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An Amazing Summer

By Kalaya Beyer, CBM National Intern - God changed lives this summer, here at Ponderosa Bible Camp, not only the kids but also the staff. An event lead to my ultimate change of summer position. I prayed to God quite often to allow me to work directly with the campers this summer. I did not want to be in an office; I thought I'd do better with the campers than answering phones. I was finally content with being in the office when God said “Nope, you got what you wanted.” Yes, it might have been totally unexpected, but I was overjoyed. I don't think I have ever before experienced a prayer that was answered a day later. Still in awe over two ...

A Lesson in Grace

By Matt Mashburn, CBM Intern - In the busy life of a summer camp, the “work day” never really ends. I’ve heard camp referred to as a “fish bowl” and I continue to wholeheartedly agree with that statement each day. Every action or emotion displayed is noticed by someone, somewhere. Rarely, if ever, does something actually go unnoticed at camp. There’s no time for pretending at camp because you’ll soon be exposed for who you really are. No one can wear a mask 24/7, so camping ministry does a good job of revealing who people really are beneath the surface. I’ve discovered more about myself while at camp. This main thing that ...

CBM Ponderosa Camp

We had a great summer camp! Numbers were up over the last year and we had 20 decisions for Christ, 47 assurances, and many Christian lifestyle commitments.   Here is an except from Aaron Miller about can God be Trusted? “The theme this summer was “Who Can You Trust?” Trust is one thing that usually gets harder as you get older.  Experience teaches us that people let you down.  This life itself with its death, sickness, disappointments etc., teaches us not to trust in anything.  The more I experience this world, the more I may be led to ask, can I really trust in anything or anyone?  It sounds pretty dangerous!  It is easy ...