A Devotional by Katherine Obenschain
SCRIPTURE Mark 4: 18-20 Still others, like seed sown among thorns, hear the word; but the worries of this life, the deceitfulness of wealth and the desires for other things come in and choke the word, making it unfruitful. Others, like the seed sown on good soil, hear...
Quarantine: A Poem by Adrienne Mauney
Why should we hold fast to a hope above if our foundation here is not shaken? And what comfort is it to cling to a promise seek the anchor of our soul if life’s ship is on smooth waters? There seems no yearning for steady security if nothing is causing imbalance. And...
Confidence in a Season of Unknown
You’ve been hiking all day. You’re tired, hungry and the sun is setting. You don’t know how much longer it will be until you arrive at your campsite. You and your co-Sherpa look at the map by headlamp. “Are we north of South Fork or south of North Fork?” you think to...
Staff Highlight: Melody Chan
Whether it’s running around at camp with middle schoolers or cataloging flowers, Melody Chan has a love and curiosity for people and the outdoors. Working for Adventure Camp was a natural fit for her as a biology and secondary education major at Gordon College. Being...
COVID Reset: Maybe Social Distancing Can Help Us
Safe to say, COVID-19 is no longer just about whether or not we get the flu. It’s about whether or not we lose loved ones or are able to visit those in nursing homes. It’s about whether we keep our jobs, whether small businesses and universities survive, and whether...
Parenting through COVID-19: Some Honest Reflections
It’s been about two weeks since the COVID-19 pandemic led to a nation-wide shutdown on schools, daycares, businesses and many of our everyday conveniences. Our routines are gone, and our lives are turning over as quickly as the shelves at the grocery store. Balancing...