Success, In One Hour A Day (x5) The rule itself is pretty simple: Carve out one hour from each weekday (one hour + five weekdays = five hours) to devote to deliberate practice and learning. Insert any bit of reading, studying, or practicing here that is applicable to the greater goal of advancing in your […]
2018 Camp Barakel Teen Retreat January 12-14
Our second weekend of winter retreats a success. The Gospel was clearly proclaimed and fun was had by all. Each week is full of preparation for the next retreat, as well as ongoing maintenance, and new projects. We’re so grateful for each of you who pray for us as we serve here at Barakel.
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 lots to experience. We’re grateful for God’s help along the way.
Love is not
Life is fragile, love is not. -A Perfect Day (A Christmas movie)
No need to justify your sorrow before God
In your illness, in your pain, in your suffering, don’t immediately compare yourself to others, and don’t feel the need to justify your sorrow before God. Don’t wallow silently and stoically. Turn first to your Father, cry out to him, and receive his comfort. From the excellent article by Tim Challies, But Others Have It […]
We are a soul
We don’t have a soul, we are a soul. –Dr. Derek Thomas
Custodians of Memory
“Writers are the custodians of memory, and that’s what you must become if you want to leave some kind of record of your life…” –William Zinsser
Wisdom Wasted
“…wisdom that is not frequently revisited is wisdom wasted” —A Commonplace Book