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Campfire Saturday

March 16, 2023March 16, 2023 Kristen 0 Comments #camp, #campdog, #campministry

Seven kids made decisions to follow Jesus and so many more were encouraged in their walk with God or even simply shown God’s love for them and that they are deeply valued no matter what they choose to believe.

Glory God This Week

He Still Surprises Me

March 4, 2023March 4, 2023 Kristen 0 Comments #godslove, #miracles, #offgridliving, #powerfailure

Scruff ran out to the generator shed to see what had happened. He was met by a cloud of toxic fumes.

Glory God This Week

The Cold Hard Truth About Youth Ministry

February 25, 2023February 26, 2023 Kristen 2 Comments #youthministry, #youthministryunfiltered

Christ Himself must have called you here, like he called me (kicking and screaming) and my husband (blissfully naïve), otherwise you would not have chosen such exquisite joy and pain.

Campfire Saturday

It’s Campfire Saturday!

February 18, 2023February 17, 2023 Kristen 0 Comments #camasmeadowsbiblecamp, #camp, #campministry, #princessleiafreyja

Boo Boo shares a few words and pictures from the camp blog about Senior High Winter Camp!

Glory God This Week

The Cottonwood at the Top of the Hill

February 4, 2023February 4, 2023 Kristen 2 Comments #GodinNature, #GodsGlory, #NaturePics, #WonderPics

There is beauty here, maybe the lighting isn’t quite right to see it now, but soon some slight thing will change and God’s glory will come shining through.

Book Reviews Kristen Finds Good Books Princess Leia Freyja Reads

Princess Leia Freyja Reads!

January 28, 2023January 28, 2023 Kristen 0 Comments #books, #goodbooks, #princessleiafreyja, #PrincessLeiaFreyjaReads, #ReadDogRead

It was funny, it was sweet, it was thought-provoking, and romantic! She is such a good writer and so good at bringing out the struggles and warmth of the holidays in this great Christmas read!

Harrowing/Heartwarming Parent Moment of the Week

Harrowing/Heartwarming Parent Moment of the Week–The Great Race!

January 21, 2023January 21, 2023 Kristen 2 Comments #boymom, #boymomadventures, #boys, #familyadventures

But Scruff didn’t want to leave the beach without a race against his sons. So, he talked them into just one race, to please their dear old dad.

Glory God This Week

Called to Insanity?

January 14, 2023January 14, 2023 Kristen 2 Comments #camp, #campdog, #campministry

So, are we called to a life of insanity? Yes, yes we are. That’s OK, because we are right where God wants us.

Campfire Saturday

It’s Campfire Saturday!

January 7, 2023January 5, 2023 Kristen 0 Comments #camp, #campdog, #campministry

Summer Staff Winter Retreat 2022 The Summer Staff Winter Retreat is one of our very favorite Camas-run camps! Scruffy started

Campfire Saturday

The Campfire Blog Turns Ten!

December 24, 2022December 19, 2022 Kristen 0 Comments

The Campfire Blog just turned ten and I’ve never written about how it came to pass before. How God dragged a reluctant and overwhelmed mother toward obedience and did some amazing stuff with her imperfect efforts to please Him with the written word.

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Campfire Saturday March 16, 2023
Seven kids made decisions to follow Jesus and so many more were encouraged in their walk with God or even simply shown God’s love for them and that they are deeply valued no matter what they choose to believe. The post Campfire Saturday appeared first on KristenJoyWilks.com.
He Still Surprises Me March 5, 2023
Scruff ran out to the generator shed to see what had happened. He was met by a cloud of toxic fumes. The post He Still Surprises Me appeared first on KristenJoyWilks.com.
The Cold Hard Truth About Youth Ministry February 26, 2023
Christ Himself must have called you here, like he called me (kicking and screaming) and my husband (blissfully naïve), otherwise you would not have chosen such exquisite joy and pain. The post The Cold Hard Truth About Youth Ministry appeared first on KristenJoyWilks.com.
It’s Campfire Saturday! February 18, 2023
Boo Boo shares a few words and pictures from the camp blog about Senior High Winter Camp! The post It’s Campfire Saturday! appeared first on KristenJoyWilks.com.
The Cottonwood at the Top of the Hill February 4, 2023
There is beauty here, maybe the lighting isn't quite right to see it now, but soon some slight thing will change and God's glory will come shining through. The post The Cottonwood at the Top of the Hill appeared first on KristenJoyWilks.com.
Princess Leia Freyja Reads! January 29, 2023
It was funny, it was sweet, it was thought-provoking, and romantic! She is such a good writer and so good at bringing out the struggles and warmth of the holidays in this great Christmas read! The post Princess Leia Freyja Reads! appeared first on KristenJoyWilks.com.
Harrowing/Heartwarming Parent Moment of the Week–The Great Race! January 21, 2023
But Scruff didn't want to leave the beach without a race against his sons. So, he talked them into just one race, to please their dear old dad. The post Harrowing/Heartwarming Parent Moment of the Week–The Great Race! appeared first on KristenJoyWilks.com.
Called to Insanity? January 14, 2023
So, are we called to a life of insanity? Yes, yes we are. That's OK, because we are right where God wants us. The post Called to Insanity? appeared first on KristenJoyWilks.com.
It’s Campfire Saturday! January 7, 2023
Summer Staff Winter Retreat 2022 The Summer Staff Winter Retreat is one of our very favorite Camas-run camps! Scruffy started The post It’s Campfire Saturday! appeared first on KristenJoyWilks.com.
The Campfire Blog Turns Ten! December 24, 2022
The Campfire Blog just turned ten and I've never written about how it came to pass before. How God dragged a reluctant and overwhelmed mother toward obedience and did some amazing stuff with her imperfect efforts to please Him with the written word. The post The Campfire Blog Turns Ten! appeared first on KristenJoyWilks.com.