New Life
We were therefore buried with him through baptism into death in order that, just as Christ was raised from the dead through the glory of the Father, we too may live a new life. ~ Romans 6:4 Old habits die hard. A common saying filled with so much truth. Ask anyone who has tried to stick to a diet or start a regular workout routine. Ask anyone who has ever dealt with addiction. Ask anyone who has ever tried to change anything about their daily life and routine. Old habits do i
Brand New
Isn’t there something special about stuff that is brand new? And while new stuff is always great, certain items are especially wonderful to experience while they are brand new. Things like a brand new car, or a brand new pair of shoes, or a brand new cell phone are things which generally draw the attention of most of your family and friends. Other things are more particular to the individual. For example, I love brand new office supplies. Geeky, I know, but I love making that
Restoring What Was Lost
Summer staff has arrived. Staff training has wrapped up. Our first summer campers of the season are on site at Okoboji and scheduled to arrive on site at Ingham Lake in just a few days. Camp is once again full of people and noise and people. The memories of cancelled programs and empty staff housing from last summer are, in many ways, quickly becoming little more than a faded memory. And while all the people and the noise are a bit overwhelming at times for this particular in
Let the Weeds Grow
Let both grow together until the harvest. At that time I will tell the harvesters: First collect the weeds and tie them in bundles to be burned; then gather the wheat and bring it into my barn. ~ Mark 13:30 We can all think of one person who it seems like never experiences any consequences for their bad actions. They always seem to wiggle their way out of trouble, no matter how big or small that trouble might be. Maybe we know them personally. The favored sibling, the charmin
