There’s been a lot of talk these days connected with the Covid-19 virus about essential workers and non-essential travel. We’d certainly like to see everyone back to work. And it sure would be nice to go visit our children and grandchildren. What would you say is essential? That could be quite the discussion right now […]
People Who Care
The staff at Camp Barakel were saddened this week to have to cancel our beloved His-ability week scheduled for early June. The decision was not made easily or taken lightly. His-ability campers are adults with special needs, many of whom have been attending for years. It’s a week of camp designed just for them and […]
Joy of Serving Jesus
One of the highlights of ministry at Camp Barakel is the joy of serving Jesus alongside fellow believers who also love this place where God has blessed. There are three families raising support to join us in the work. We’re eager for them to have their full support. As soon as they do they’ll be […]
True Masculinity, Humility
Pastor Mike Hixson was going to be the speaker at our Spring Men’s Retreat at Camp Barakel. Unfortunately due to the Covid-19 virus we needed to cancel. Mike put this video together for us and you should watch it. Mike says that “true masculinity requires humility. If you are a manly husband or father, you […]
Everything By Prayer
The Camp Barakel team leaders gathered today for a this week. We kept our distance and we met outside; and it was still pretty cold out. But the time we had together was sweet, mainly because most of it was spent in prayer. Which reminds me of something I need to remember often. The antidote […]
A Church Where Anyone Can Grow
I come back to this quote from Ray Ortlund often. It’s simple and clear. This is what I long for the church to be. I share it here in it’s entirety so I don’t lose it, so I can keep coming back to it often. Gospel + Safety + Time = a church where anyone […]