Sep
14
2023
This summer we focused on the topic of enthusiasm. It was one of Dad’s favorite words. He loved to ask the camp, “How’s your PMA?” and all of us would jump up and yell “Boy, am I enthusiastic!” It’s...
Sep
13
2023
Sometimes, I write messages to myself when I am in the middle of a crisis. I keep them as reminders that this painful moment will pass. Like the travails of labor, this suffering will lessen and by God’s ...
Sep
12
2023
Dad and I loved the story of Joseph. It is such a fascinating consideration for me. Joseph, annoying, openly, and shamelessly favored. He is thoughtless, obtuse, and rubbing his good fortune into the narcissistic injuries of his brothers...
Sep
11
2023
I love thinking about the phrase, “Words of Hope.” I meditate on each piece of the phrase.
WORD - Some of my dad’s favorite scripture verses he and I memorized include this.
“In the beginning was the Word and the Word...
Sep
07
2023
Dad loved scripture. Memorization was a big part of our lives together. We would drive and pray scripture aloud. For example, we memorized 2 Corinthians 12:9-10. Dad might say the first verse, “But He said to me, ‘My grace...
Sep
06
2023
One of the first passages we all memorized as a staff was Psalm 20. It’s my go-to passage for those in distress. I think of my dear friend Bonnie who was the office manager at NBC Camps for many...
Sep
01
2023
I have had a long break from Words of Hope for various reasons. Primarily, I needed to regain my footing. I had to accept an award on behalf of my dad, and I was surprised how much this grieved...
Jun
26
2023
One of our family friends has an app that's called "We Croak." Seven times during the day, a small alarm goes off and a quote pops up as a reminder on how to live. I don't have this app,...
Jun
19
2023
I am so often surprised by Jesus and I want to know more about His interactions on earth. The story that is shocking me right now is His meeting with the Samaritan woman at the well. I read through...
Jun
15
2023
Camp is in full swing with many moving parts and of course unforeseen challenges. Most of these come out of nowhere surprising me without warning.
As we roll into the busyness and pressure of the summer, our team habits of...
