Our second weekend of winter retreats a success. The Gospel was clearly proclaimed and fun was had by all. Each week is full of preparation for the next retreat, as well as ongoing maintenance, and … 2018 Camp Barakel Teen Retreat January 12-14Read more
Author: Kevin Pierpont
Camp Barakel 2018 Winter Teen Retreat (Jan 5-7)
Our first winter retreat of the 2018 season was cold and snowy. Just what we wanted! Thanks for continuing to pray for us as we serve here at Camp Barakel. There’s much to learn and … Camp Barakel 2018 Winter Teen Retreat (Jan 5-7)Read more
Love is not
Life is fragile, love is not. -A Perfect Day (A Christmas movie)
No need to justify your sorrow before God
In your illness, in your pain, in your suffering, don’t immediately compare yourself to others, and don’t feel the need to justify your sorrow before God. Don’t wallow silently and stoically. Turn first to your … No need to justify your sorrow before GodRead more
We are a soul
We don’t have a soul, we are a soul. –Dr. Derek Thomas
Custodians of Memory
“Writers are the custodians of memory, and that’s what you must become if you want to leave some kind of record of your life…” –William Zinsser
Wisdom Wasted
“…wisdom that is not frequently revisited is wisdom wasted” —A Commonplace Book
Slow Down Look Back Consider God’s Goodness
If you live in the United States, today you’re likely scrambling in your preparation for Thanksgiving. So are we. We’re looking forward to being with many in our family over the next few days. But … Slow Down Look Back Consider God’s GoodnessRead more
Support update and Barakel News Fall 2017
This weekend we’re at 92% support. We can’t wait to be joining the Resident Missionary Staff at Barakel soon. Keep praying with us for God’s provision of full support. We’d love to get to Camp … Support update and Barakel News Fall 2017Read more
Exciting news from the Pierponts
We’re happy to have big news to share in our progress toward joining the Resident Missionary Staff at Camp Barakel. We hope you’ll praise God and pray with us as we look forward to ministry … Exciting news from the PierpontsRead more
“Graduation Day”
Today I’m celebrating the 242nd birthday of the Marine Corps. When I arrived at Marine Corps boot camp I was overwhelmed at the start, just trying to keep up with the training, both the physical … “Graduation Day”Read more
Knowing vs. Feeling – James 1:1-4
A sermon preached by Kevin A. Pierpont at Wheelersburg Baptist Church on November 5, 2017. A Bible conference on the occasion of Pastor Brad Brandt's 30 anniversary as the Senior Pastor of Wheelersburg Baptist Church.