Photo by Chris Liverani on Unsplash I brought glory to you here on earth by completing the work you gave me to do. Now, Father, bring me into the glory we shared before the world began. -John 17:4-5 NLT Jesus prays about completing the work He was given to do by God the Father. I have long believed that Jesus was the only one who could ever make such a statement in prayer.  After all, who can complete the work ...

I was 8 years old when I went to summer camp for the first time. It was the first time I had been away from my family. It was the first time that I made friends outside of school and the first time I ever bought a drumstick ice cream cone from a snack shack. There were a lot of firsts for me in my first week of camp (including my first mud pit). It’s where I experienced the depth of God’s love for the first time. I’ll never forget the impact that first week of camp ...

Photo by Burkay Canatar from Pexels I love Christmas! The music, the gifts, the joy, the decorations, the cookies, and yes even the ugly sweaters which I have one for every day of the week! The reason I love Christmas above all the hustle and bustle of the holiday season is God became flesh and dwelt among us. This was something new, something the world had never seen before!    After 400 years He broke the of silence and restored His presence ...

John 1:1 says, “In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God.” So, if God is the Word and the Word is as eternal and life-giving as the God I worship, how much more important is my dedication to the meditating, and studying of God’s Word?   Do we see the importance of God’s Word? More importantly, do we know what the Bible says? I mean really know it. The type of knowing that is deep in your heart ...

Chris Renzema has a song that says, “And maybe it's not so bad, if right now is all we have. Cause as long as You're here with me, I can let go of these old dreams.” When I made the decision to apply for an internship at Black Diamond Camp, it felt like I had reoriented my entire life. Before coming to Camp, I was a full-time student living and working in California and knew that after college I wanted ...

“It has seemed good to me to show the signs and wonders of the most high God has done for me.” Daniel 4:2 ESV The warmth from a campfire on a cold winter evening, sticky marshmallows from the s’more you put a little too close to the fire, The flames popping and crackling in a pile of wood welcome friends to come cozy up around a campfire in the woods. The trees swaying in the wind just happen to create ...

Here at Black Diamond Adventure Camps, we LOVE our summer staff! These super-fun, spiritually-sound, college-aged leaders come from all walks of life, and serve our campers with enthusiasm, day in and day out. It’s not always easy, they say, but the experience is worth it 100 percent! Today we’re featuring Evan Sterbick! Hey, Evan! Where are you from? Graham, Washington What do you do in the off-season? I’m a full-time student at Western Oregon University. I volunteer with Family Building ...

Our Retreat Staff at Black Diamond go the extra mile to see that our guests get the experience they’re looking for! From the initial planning stages until the very end of your stay, these leaders are committed to serving and serving well. Today we’re featuring… Heather Hartke! Hello! What’s your name? Heather Hartke Where are you from? Born and raised in East Texas! What’s your position on the retreat staff and what does it involve? Retreats Director. I work with ...

If you think that being a camp counselor is nothing more than making s’mores and singing campfire songs, think again! Here at Black Diamond Adventure Camps, our summer staffers spend their days bringing our mission to life: inspiring Christ-like change through outdoor adventure, authentic relationships, and Biblical truth.  It’s not always easy, they say, but the experience is worth it – 100 percent! Here are four reasons why. 1. Make A Difference Working as a camp counselor will impact your life in ...

Our Retreat Staff at Black Diamond go the extra mile to see that our guests get the experience they’re looking for! From the initial planning stages until the very end of your stay, these leaders are committed to serving and serving well. Today we’re featuring… John Cargill! First off, John, where are you from? I’m from Lubbock, Texas. What’s your position on the retreat staff and what does it involve? I am a Retreat Coordinator. I assist groups in the ...