One Thousand Hours

  One Thousand Hours I must start with a caveat about the following article. The ideas I am sharing are simply thoughts to be pondered and reflected upon and not a commentary on any specific group or individual.  I was listening to several podcasts this week while painting some walls in my home office. A…

An Earnest Thank You

This week marks the end of our Summer Programming. We have said hello and goodbye to many campers, families, and friends throughout this season. The “Hello!” was always exciting, and “Goodbye”  seemed all too often like a small part of us was leaving.  In one of its’ most straightforward definitions, Camp is where relationships are…

An Earnest Thank You

This week marks the end of our Summer Programming. We have said hello and goodbye to many campers, families, and friends throughout this season. The “Hello!” was always exciting, and “Goodbye”  seemed all too often like a small part of us was leaving.  In one of its’ most straightforward definitions, Camp is where relationships are…

Unexpected Time; Unexpected Blessing

I keep catching myself cringing at the word “unprecedented,” having a harsh, adverse response to those five syllables. After the last four months, that word strikes with the heaviness and awkwardness of a soccer ball to the face. (I work in camp ministry, I know the feeling all too well.)  The more I hear that…

As We Look Forward

Friends & Family of Covenant Bay Bible Camp,  The leadership of Covenant Bay and I continue to evaluate and establish best practice for this summer in regards to safety on and off the property.  As on-site day sessions began in July, I was excited and hopeful for the eventual opening of overnight camps being an…