One of the things we say a lot around here is that we are a camp with purpose, and we mean it. Not only do we have a purpose with our summer programs, but we … Read More
Things I Learned at Lake Ann Camp
I had the opportunity to serve at Lake Ann Camp for 6 summers of my life (93-97, 99). Each summer was a growing, stretching, and exciting experience. I truly believe that Lake Ann is a … Read More
Does Life-Change Stick?
We recently attended a combined meeting of pastors from Michigan and Ohio. Our job was to help promote what God is doing at Lake Ann with an open invitation to attend. It was great to … Read More
Close to the Fire
Like a pebble striking the water, the summer of 2013 is gone, but the ripple effect is just beginning. We are still close to the fire that was sparked in the lives of many campers. … Read More
Retreat season…and we rejoice!
As summer slowly comes to close many kids wish it would go a little longer. Someone once said, “All good things must end.” However, that’s not true, not all good things come to an end. … Read More
Trophy Fishing
Trophy Fishing and Lake Ann Camp Is it possible to say you love something when you don’t prioritize it very often? Take fly fishing, for instance. Whenever I am able to go, it is an … Read More
Beauty from Ashes
Beauty Does Come from Ashes, but Rarely Without Leaving a Scar Driving from north to south and coast to coast Margy and I saw an amazing amount of diversity & beauty. None more distinct than … Read More
Lake Ann Camp in India
We’re incredibly happy to report that our mission trip to India in April was a great success and we were blessed to see God work in mighty ways. Our ministry time was divided between two … Read More
Generosity
Generosity: To be fully beneficial, needs to be freely given and freely received God is the ultimate gift giver, in fact, we are never more like God than when we are being generous. How often … Read More
Deeper Waters
We’re most alive when we step into waters that are deeper than our experience and training have prepared us to handle I have to admit, the truth of this principle did not hit me right … Read More
Silence Magnifies Life
Silence is meant to magnify life rather than diminish it – life makes noise! Growing up in Oregon and hearing about breath-taking Crater Lake, but never visiting – I felt like I was missing something. … Read More
Monuments Don’t Memorialize Safe Choices
Monuments Don’t Memorialize Safe Choices As we start, remember this: monuments are not built to memorialize the safe choices made in life. How many times do you need to see Mount Rushmore before you avoid … Read More
We Need Each Other
We need each other Margy and I spent a month in a secluded and immensely beautiful section of the Willamette National Forest in Oregon. This mountainous region is covered with Douglas Fir and Cedar trees … Read More
Purpose Gives Freedom
Having a purpose for everything you do gives freedom At first, I resisted the idea of a sabbatical but I chose to follow the Lake Ann Camp Board’s lead. The board was clear, just as … Read More
When Does God Speak to People?
When Does God Speak to People? Start with the premise that God does want to speak to people…what a thought! Think of how busy your life is, multiply that by over 7 billion people, and … Read More