When we last left our heroes, they were flying across the country in the belly of a beast heading toward a city neither of them was prepared to enter. Called by divine force (or the friendly voice of their pastor), these two bravely embarked on a journey which would take them to the heart of…
We often hear of prophets and our favorite Bible heroes “answering the Call” and venturing out into the wider world to bring the message of God’s love to all nations. This Call usually comes in the form of a burning bush or at the insistence of angels, or some divine voice from above. But those…
Names are important. And sometimes, there’s no name more important than a nickname because while names show you know of someone – Nicknames show you know someone. Nicknames are born from long evenings spent laughing late into the night, from mildly to wildly embarrassing childhood stories, from deep love, from strong compassion, and from an…
Living in Florida has taught me many valuable lessons like how to run away from an alligator, what to do when half-frozen iguanas start falling from the trees, how many mosquito bites constitutes a medical emergency, and most importantly when to hunker down and when to get out of town. Each hurricane season, we play…
There’s a feeling you get at the end of the retreat done well. It’s a feeling of being physically drained but spiritually full. It’s the moment when you’ve emptied yourself out of whatever was holding you back, only to be filled with Christ’s light and love. And it’s one of the most beautiful feelings I’ve…
No High-Adventure camp would be complete without a trail ride through the forest on the back of a steady steed. But if you’ve learned anything about our adventure so far, you’ll know that what we signed up for and what actually happened were two totally different things. Before you go imagining a picturesque ride through…