Last weekend was our final fall retreat of the year. It was a Men’s Retreat. It was also a big weekend. It was a weekend that would kick off a huge project taking place this week and next. We’ve long wanted to remove the old drop ceiling in the East Side Chapel. It’s been looking […]
My Arms Are Tired
Sometimes I can’t remember what I’ve done in a day here at Barakel. Partly bad memory. Partly doing a lot of different things in one day. Last Friday was a day like that. Fridays during retreat season tend to be long. When I arrived at home late in the day last Friday and sat down […]
God’s Work In Us
After a full summer at Camp Barakel we’re enjoying a week of vacation; camping with family at one of our favorite state parks in northern Michigan. In just a couple of days there has already been lots of walking trails, swimming, volleyball, hammock resting, fun with children and grandchildren and good food. One thing we’re […]
Simply write.
Write simply. As few words as you need, but no fewer. But simply write. –Via Seth Godin
Winter Retreat Highlights
We are a third of the way through our winter retreats already. God has blessed us with cold weather and snow, so all our outdoor activities have been available for our guests to enjoy. There’s also been great preaching. You’ll find some of our winter chapel messages by clicking here.
Barakel News Winter 2018
Today marks the 1 year anniversary for our family serving as Resident Missionary Staff at Camp Barakel. We’ve had so much fun serving alongside the other staff and volunteers it seems like it’s only been three months. We thank God for making it possible for us to serve here. In just a few days it […]
The plan, not so much
The process of planning is very valuable, for forcing you to think hard about what you are doing, but the actual plan that results from it is probably useless. –Marc Andreessen
Ten Looks
“For every look at yourself, take ten looks at Christ.” –Robert Murray McCheyne