CBM National Intern- Being a Servant Leader
CBM National intern, Devyn Polk -
One thing I never thought I’d be is a leader. I like to follow and work behind the scenes, but not lead! Yet, God’s plan always prevails.
“Many are the plans in a person’s heart, but it is the Lord’s purpose that prevails.” ~Proverbs 19:21
This summer, as a CBM National Intern at Camp Ta-Pa-Win-Go, I am the Junior Staff Coordinator. I am in charge of the Junior Staff girls. We clean up after the meals, clean the gym, chapel, bathrooms, etc.
“…Instead, whoever wants to become great among you must be ...
Taking A Step Of Faith
By CBM National intern, Devyn Polk -
Faith - strong belief or trust in someone or something.
"For we walk by faith, not by sight."
2 Corinthians 5:7
Taking a step of faith can be nerve-racking. When I applied for the CBM National Internship, I took a step of faith. I wasn't sure what I'd be doing or where I'd go.
"Putting our faith into action is all about taking the first step on an uncertain journey. As others who have made this journey will tell us, it's not the actual going that is difficult. It is 'going without knowing' that is a bit unnervi...
Persevere: Keep Holding On
By CBM National intern, Devyn Polk -
Have you ever felt like giving up? Like it's not worth it? That no matter how hard you try, something goes wrong? I sure have! Here's a little bit of my story...
I was bullied a lot. You know, things like being called fat and ugly. It was really hard for me. I tried starving myself and had the desire to hurt myself in other ways. By the age of 17, after holding so much in, I felt like I needed to let it out somehow. So what did I do? I tried harming myself externally to try and relieve the internal pain. But the “relief” ...
