On most Wednesdays here at Camp Barakel our staff gathers for an hour of fellowship before the noon hour. Our time typically includes announcements, singing, prayer and time together in the Bible before lunch. This … “It is I”Read more
Articles
Strength Not Your Own
Reading in 2 Timothy 2:1 recently I noticed an important phrase. Here’s the verse. “You then, my child, be strengthened by the grace that is in Christ Jesus,” Do you see it? Paul wrote … Strength Not Your OwnRead more
Fifteen Minutes
Last weekend was our final fall retreat of the year. It was a Men’s Retreat. It was also a big weekend. It was a weekend that would kick off a huge project taking place this … Fifteen MinutesRead more
My Arms Are Tired
Sometimes I can’t remember what I’ve done in a day here at Barakel. Partly bad memory. Partly doing a lot of different things in one day. Last Friday was a day like that. Fridays during … My Arms Are TiredRead more
God’s Work In Us
After a full summer at Camp Barakel we’re enjoying a week of vacation; camping with family at one of our favorite state parks in northern Michigan. In just a couple of days there has already … God’s Work In UsRead more
Winter Retreat Highlights
We are a third of the way through our winter retreats already. God has blessed us with cold weather and snow, so all our outdoor activities have been available for our guests to enjoy. There’s … Winter Retreat HighlightsRead more
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
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
God’s Timing is Everything
Timing is everything. That’s what we say when something works out just right. I’m thinking we should say “God’s timing is everything”. I’ve seen this truth in action several times this summer. At the end … God’s Timing is EverythingRead more
Encouraging Interactions
We’re not there yet, but we have had opportunities to serve at Barakel when we can. This summer I have been able to transport campers as a driver of one of the Barakel buses four … Encouraging InteractionsRead more
Seventy-Five Percent
We're praising God that we are now at 75% support committed in our journey to Camp Barakel. Please keep praying with us for the remainder of our support need and consider joining our prayer and … Seventy-Five PercentRead more
Big Changes, All Good
There have been a lot of big changes for our family recently. 1. God sold our house! In preparation for transitioning to ministry at Camp Barakel, we listed our house for sale recently and in … Big Changes, All GoodRead more