[This post is adapted from the devotions I led at the arts camp last week.] For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith—and this is not from yourselves, it is the gift of God—not by works, so that no one can boast. (Ephesians 2:8–9 NIV) James 1:17 says,Continue Reading
So is my word that goes out from my mouth: It will not return to me empty, but will accomplish what I desire and achieve the purpose for which I sent it. (Isaiah 55:11 NIV) God, On this middle day of camp week, we pray for renewed strength and energyContinue Reading
I lift up my eyes to the mountains— where does my help come from?My help comes from the Lord, the Maker of heaven and earth. (Psalm 121:1-2 NIV) God, Thank You, Lord, for the gifts You have given us to help us walk through life. Thank You for the guidance and comfort of YourContinue Reading
Lord, our Lord, how majestic is your name in all the earth! (Psalm 8:1 NIV) Creating God, Lord, our Lord, how majestic is Your name in all the earth! Thank You for the amazing and wonderful things You have made. From the sun and moon to the earth and seas,Continue Reading
“Start children off on the way they should go, and even when they are old they will not turn from it.” (Proverbs 22:6 NIV) God, Your Word is flawless, your Way is perfect, and you are our Rock who arms us with strength and keeps us secure. Thank you thatContinue Reading
“Whatever your hand finds to do, do it with all your might.” (Ecclesiastes 9:10 NIV) Way-making God, We’ve reached the midpoint day of this year’s arts camp. Today, I pray for a full measure of Holy Spirit’s energy to be upon the adult volunteers at camp. We may be young atContinue Reading
“You are the light of the world. A town built on a hill cannot be hidden. Neither do people light a lamp and put it under a bowl. Instead they put it on its stand, and it gives light to everyone in the house.” (Matthew 5:14-15 NIV) Vision-giving God, As we startContinue Reading
Not to us, Lord, not to us but to your name be the glory, because of your love and faithfulness.(Psalm 115:1 NIV) God, As I write this I am looking forward this week and the arts day camp I direct. I am so grateful that you downloaded the idea for the camp intoContinue Reading
But now, O Lord, you are our Father; we are the clay, and you are our potter; we are all the work of your hand. (Isaiah 64:8 ESV) Although it’s still just February, I’ve already started preparing for registration to open on March 1 for this summer’s arts camp. SoContinue Reading
The Lord is my strength and my shield; my heart trusts in him, and he helps me. My heart leaps for joy, and with my song I praise him. (Psalm 28:7 NIV) As I write this I’m listening to the rain pour down upon our home, grateful that this cold front can pull the temperaturesContinue Reading