In Life’s Tug of War, You’re The Rope

The world is constantly pulling us in a hundred different directions and we struggle to know which way we should go. I see what I want to do, but is that the thing I should do? I see what I should do, but that’s often so difficult, perhaps I could take a shortcut and nobody would know? Whether it’s our jobs, our hobbies, our TV’s, or some other unique circumstance in our lives, it seems like there’s always a decision to be made, and rarely is it easy. It would be dreamy to have a week where I can turn off my computer, turn off my cell phone, forget all the drama, and simply worship God and study His Word with a cup of coffee sitting on the table next to me and the wind rustling through the trees.

I think all of us look for a time to get away from it all and be at peace. Bible camp is a place of peace and fellowship with the Lord and His people. Every morning we sing praises to our Lord for all His wonderful blessings He has showered on us. Our days are characterized by Bible study, prayer, and worship, and we even throw some wholesome games along the way. Go swimming and get refreshed from the heat. End your day devoted to the Lord, singing His praises and remembering how great He is as you look up at the stars that peek out at you from behind the trees. Then look to your right and your left, see the smiles around you, and feel the love and happiness that comes only from service to the Lord and service to each other.

“This is My Father’s World” is the theme for this year’s camp session. God truly is our Father, and we are His children if we do as He commands (1 John 5:2). If you are looking for a way to get out of life’s tug of war, Bible Camp is the way to do it. This year, from June 21-28, we invite all our young people and adults to come to Sierra Bible Camp, take time to meditate on God’s Word, and encourage each other by singing praises to God, our Father, who created everything and blesses us with every good thing in this world (James 1:17). Come and serve, come and worship, come and enjoy the fellowship of your brethren through the blood of Christ.

The new directors, Wayne Keith and Eli Schnell, would like to thank everyone in advance for all the time, effort, and love they will put into this year’s Bible camp. This isn’t a work that one or two people could accomplish alone. This is a work that our congregation, along with others, will accomplish together with God’s blessing. Please pray that God will bless us as we prepare to lead this camp session, and also that all the young people and adults will be blessed by taking this week to devote themselves to God, His Word, and His people.