Camp
Dating
A couple of weeks ago, my wife and I directed a youth retreat called Alpha. Our guest speaker was Justin Lookadoo. I know that’s a funny name and so does he. It is his real name however. Justin spoke to the youth regarding how to be dateable. He’s written several books including these: I’ll write [...]
Another Summer Camp in the Book!
Wow, is all I can say. We returned home last night from Camp sweaty, stinky, tired, but full of great memories and a whole bunch of new friends. It was truly an incredible week and so many people developed a deeper relationship with Christ. It was an amazing site to behold. Putting together a week [...]
Camp: Why This is My 49th Week!
Next week will be the 49th week of church camp that I have worked. Some as a counselor, some as director of recreation and some as director. I’ve done everything that can be done at a church camp from cleaning out a sewage lagoon, to laying water line, to mopping floors, washing dishes, praying with [...]
Photo of the Day
These are two of my all time favorite altars that we have used at camp. Both of them have special stories that go along with them and I’ll probably blog about the stories later.
Photo of the Day (Blast from the Past)
I just received this photo from an old friend. It was taken during Summer Camp 1986 at Camp Wesley Pines. This was my last year as a camper. When I saw the picture a million thoughts ran through my mind including: Hey, that’s Stacey Douglas Wow, cool shirt Derrick Man, I’m skinny (wish I was [...]
Camp Video w/Jill!!
Here is a link to a video talking about Camp and my wife Jill has a role in this. It’s worth the time! CAMP VIDEO
Camp Sumatanga/Bob Murray
A place of rest. The name comes from cut-outs on the trail in the Himalaya Mountains where hikers can stop off for a rest. This name has a special place in the heart of my family. It is the place that I met Jill and fell in love with her. (It took her a little [...]
Sins of My Past
It is often said that the sins of one’s past will come back and revisit themselves. I think there is some truth in that as my son Noah (I am told by close relatives and my wife) is just like me. I don’t know that it has helped that my mother for years has been [...]
Thank You Matt, I Will Miss You
This weekend, I received some very sad news in that Rev. Matt Miller had drowned during a hunting trip with his dad and some friends. Matt was in the process of completing his studies at Memphis Theological Seminary and pastoring Propst United Methodist Church in Millport, Al. Matt joined forces with Emily Rhodes to direct [...]
Behold 2010 Rocks
We just retuned home from Behold 2010 and what a wonderful weekend it was. What happens when you put over 1000 people in a room, an incredible speaker, the coolest worship leader (Peder Eide) and the Holy Spirit also shows up? You find yourself immersed in worship that is so powerful that it boggles the [...]
