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The Kind Illegal Immigrant
“On one occasion an expert in the law stood up to test Jesus. “Teacher,” he asked, “what must I do to inherit eternal life?” “What is...
dean9058
Apr 13, 20237 min read


We Need Your Help....
Dear Friends, Our camp will open for it’s 40th summer in less than two months! It’s exciting, of course, but getting a camp ready is a...
dean9058
Apr 10, 20232 min read


The second group invited to the feast
So this Sunday we will complete the message about the parable of the great banquet. You will recall in this parable that the first folks...
dean9058
Apr 3, 20238 min read
THE Banquet....
I am sure that each of us know the difference between “learning” versus “an education”; the same as “eating” versus “dining”. A dog, a...
dean9058
Mar 30, 20237 min read


A fig tree....
“Now there were some present at that time who told Jesus about the Galileans whose blood Pilate had mixed with their sacrifices. Jesus...
dean9058
Mar 20, 20237 min read
The Temptations of Christ...
The Temptations of Jesus Luke 4:1-13 “Jesus, full of the Holy Spirit, left the Jordan and was led by the Spirit into the wilderness, ...
dean9058
Mar 8, 20237 min read


The blessings of obedience to God...
Last week we talked about obedience to God and our focus was upon why must obey Him in all things, but also the reasons we often don’t. ...
dean9058
Feb 20, 20237 min read


Build it well....
When I built my first home I talked a lot with the architect about how to make sure that it was warm and inviting. I wanted something...
dean9058
Feb 17, 20232 min read
Obedience...
(This is a rather long blog because of the following scripture—-but it’s an important story. I hope you find the time to read it and...
dean9058
Feb 14, 202311 min read


Facilities make a difference...
Try to envision a place where a child would want to spend a week or more every summer. Would it be a country club (perhaps for some) or...
dean9058
Feb 9, 20232 min read


Evangelism?
“I am the vine; you are the branches. If you remain in me and I in you, you will bear much fruit; apart from me you can do nothing. If...
dean9058
Feb 7, 20238 min read


Confessing Jesus Christ....
Psalm 12 Help, Lord, for no one is faithful anymore; those who are loyal have vanished from the human race. Everyone lies to their...
dean9058
Jan 31, 20238 min read


Tyler's Dream
Oftentimes I have dreams featuring my sons that keep me from going back to sleep. Such was a dream last night—it was heart-wrenching. In...
dean9058
Jan 27, 20232 min read


First Week at Camp
When a first-time camper arrives at our camp, what’s the most important trait they should encounter from our staff? Kindness. And of...
dean9058
Jan 23, 20235 min read
A Magical Place..
When I heard that Disney was going to bring to life C.S. Lewis’, The Chronicles of Narnia, I was immediately disappointed. If you’ve...
dean9058
Jan 20, 20233 min read


The first camp I ever attended
The first camp I ever attended as a child was in Florida. I’ll never forget that week at the “not-to-be- named camp.” Twelve of us were...
dean9058
Jan 12, 20233 min read


Destinations in 2023
Travel Destinations… As a child I was always a homebody. I recall being hesitant to even go to a friend’s house to spend the night. When...
dean9058
Jan 6, 20232 min read


The Vineyard
Christmas Grapevine... 2022 Dear Friends: As you gather with those that you love—and those that love you—-to celebrate the incredible...
creedom2020
Dec 24, 20225 min read
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