Read more about camp-related matters, parenting, and the heart of the Twin Lakes ministry.
With whom will we trust our children? Here’s how one coach changed my life, and why the young people of our churches still need mentors. “Be imitators of me, as I am of Christ.” 1 Corinthians 11:1 To me, John Norris was a coach, a mentor, and a friend. He followed Jesus … Read more
“Lord, high and holy, meek and lowly… Let me learn by paradox that the way down is the way up, that to be low is to be high, that the broken heart is the healed heart, that the contrite spirit is the rejoicing spirit, that the repenting soul is the victorious soul…” – Valley of … Read more
Recently, while pouring over hundreds of applications for our Leader in Training program at Twin Lakes, I noticed a remarkable story. In response to a question concerning her faith in Jesus, one 13 year old girl let us know that she first felt the call of Christ on her heart a few years ago as … Read more
It’s remarkable to think that we are nearly finished with Peru Camp 2012. The third day of camp was excellent. At crafts, each child made a picture frame for the group picture they will receive at the end of the week. Sports is dominated by soccer and volleyball, but today we mixed it up (and … Read more
The first two days of camp are complete! After an early morning breakfast we loaded Bob the bus en route to Las Lagunas – a fun and quirky rental facility outside of Trujillo. LL is complete with terraced open air structures of incredible variety, two pools, and a lagoon complete with two very real penguins. … Read more
Greetings from Trujillo! After a few days of traveling, we have at last reached our destination. And we could not be more thrilled! From 6:30am on Friday to 7:00pm on Saturday, we have been on the move. We are incredibly thankful that all of our bags arrived, and with the exception of a few ear … Read more
“I make a decree, that in all my royal dominion people are to tremble and fear before the God of Daniel, For he is the living God, enduring forever; his kingdom shall never be destroyed, and his dominion shall be to the end. He delivers and rescues; he works signs and wonders in heaven and … Read more
“O the deep, deep love of Jesus, spread His praise from shore to shore! How He loveth, ever loveth, changeth never, nevermore! How He watches o’er His loved ones, died to call them all His own; How for them He intercedeth, watcheth o’er them from the throne!” Samuel Francis, 1875 From … Read more
These are the devotionals the team reflected on each morning before camp in 2010. As we adjust back to life in the states, pray that we would continue to see Christ as the only Good Shepherd in our day to day lives. We hope that these are an encouragement to you and your family. Day … Read more
About to board in Miami to New Orleans – Here are a few more snapshots from our week. More blogging and more pictures to come! Pray for the team as we process and meditate on what God did this week. Pray for quick recovery of gastro-intestinal comfort and rest as we enjoy our Sabbath day … Read more
