All In!

Our God is an amazing God. There is no way around it, He simply is. Last week, we had the honor of accompanying 55 high school students up the mountain to Hume Lake Christian Camp, near King’s Canyon on the Sequoia National Park. Every year, I look forward to my “vacation” at Hume, knowing that I will get to see God move in the lives of young people. This year was no exception.

The theme for camp this year was “All In” and the teaching was on the story of young David during his time of flight from Saul before being crowned king. I could write all day about what an amazing job the Hume staff does in presenting the gospel in a compelling, relevant and accurate way, but the true hero is that of our God because it is by His grace that dozens of kids from our group made decisions or rededications to be “All In” for Christ.

I liken my week at Hume to a much-needed shower after several weeks of camping (maybe because we all could have used them at camp). Last year, we had such an amazing summer with Haiti and camp, but during the year, we get covered in the filth of life, off track and in the weeds, but spending a week devoted to worshiping God, fellowshipping with believers, reading His word and pouring all of me into the lives of students, I return to the world refreshed and made new.

Unfortunately all good things must end, and so must the mountaintop experience. Now begins the difficult journey of remaining plugged in to God’s will. Pastor Shane Moss shared that we discover God on the mountain, but we experience real growth in the valley. We are so blessed and encouraged by what the Lord did at Hume, pumped for the student ministry that He has placed us in, and refueled to disciple those to whom we have been entrusted. Thank you Lord, I am All In!