A Few of Our Kids on the Wilds Website

We had a few of our kids make the photo page at the Wilds website. Stop by for a visit to see photos of the week at camp.

That is Jeremy and Matt on the cross cut saw. Scotty is looking on.
 

That is Blake in front.
 

Gina and Megan running in the tubes. And yes, Gina is [...]

Another Great Day at Camp

Wednesday was another great day here at the Wilds. Joanna spent most of the day videoing our campers. She has some hilarious video of one of our sponsors Meagan Brooks getting blasted by the water cannons while tubing. The campers had a full day of games and activities and also some good preaching. Brother Rich [...]

The Campers are Having a Blast

Yesterday was a great day here at camp. The juniors and teens are on separate sides of the camp and very rarely even see each other. After breakfast yesterday, I went to the sponsor’s prayer meeting. We shared requests for those campers in need of salvation. I then went to the junior high chapel. Following [...]

Teens and Juniors at the Wilds

Yesterday morning, Caleb and Abby and I left home early so we could be at the DMV at 8:00 a.m. when it opened. Caleb passsed his test yesterday and got his drivers permit. It took about 25 minutes. We then met the rest of our youth group at the church at 8:30. We loaded up [...]

“The Queen and I”

This morning at Tabernacle Baptist Church, we began a new sermon series entitled “The Queen and I.” Our goal in this series is for each of us not only to understand the context and historical truths found in the book of Esther, but to make practical application of these truths. What does this book have [...]

Primetimer Trip to Shenandoah

The Primetimers from Tabernacle Baptist Church had a wonderful time last Thursday through Saturday as we traveled to the Shenandoah region of Virginia. We left early Thursday morning for the journey to Charlottesville, VA. The weatherman said there would be a 30% chance of rain. It actually turned out to be 100%. We arrived at [...]

The Blessing of Fathers

We had a wonderful Father’s Day yesterday. What a joy it was to have my parents with me yesterday in our services. We looked yesterday morning at the Old Testament blessing. We saw several practical ways that fathers can bless their children. I have been blessed with wonderful parents. I’m striving to be a blessing [...]

An Open Letter to Family Men

She was blond and beautiful, with azure eyes and a tumble of tawny curls. At three years of age, she would climb into her daddy’s lap, snuggle up with a wide, satisfied smile, and purr, “This is my safe place!” And so it was.
Dads, husbands, YOU are the “safe place.” You are our protector and [...]

Advice to Fathers

A Always trust them to God’s care.
B Bring them to church.
C Challenge them to high goals.
D Delight in their achievements.
E Exalt the Lord in their presence.
F Frown on evil.
G Give them love.
H Hear their problems.
I Ignore not their childish fears.
J Joyfully accept their apologies.
K Keep their confidence.
L Live a good [...]

Confronting Evolution

Last week we finished our series entitled “Can God,” with a message entitled “Can God Really Use Me?” Next week we will have a Father’s Day message. The following week we will begin a new series. I’m still praying about the Lord’s direction for the new series. Since we are between series, I prayed and [...]