Tuesday, August 5, 2008

Camp Ponderings

1) I find it strange/sad/encouraging/empowering that many people feel that Camp is the closest thing to heaven that they feel here on earth. I pray that we channel that and figure it out so that we can do it for more than just one week out of the year.

2) This has been the year of difficult themes. Impact was all about the Prophets' message to us and their audience. Camp's theme was about living life to the fullest now! I feel like the themes keep getting deeper and deeper... and I like it...

3) I have decided that worship is a lifestyle that is sometimes expressed in song. And, the song must come from a life that is dedicated to the same things. I believe that this is the reason camp has the best worship of the year... we are all living it out on a daily basis.

4) There are few things more valuable than listening to students speak a message from the Word. Whether that message comes in form of a lesson, a skit, a presentation, or a late night comment, it is beyond encouraging.

5) I have concluded that one must taste and see that the Lord is good. That means... just because someone is present at camp, it does not mean that everything will stick.

6) I am convinced that we need friends who are committed to the same morals, ethics, values, and Jesus that we are committed to.

7) I long for the day when parting will not happen, praise will be on my lips, friends and family will surround, and God will be in our midst... again... and again... and again... to the fullest.

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