
5 Years At My Dream Job
Five years ago today, I achieved a dream: to become a full-time storyteller. When I was 25 years old, I got tricked into a job interview at the state office for the Illinois Assemblies of God. As the conversation went on, I realized that the dream God laid on my heart...
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Some of the most powerful words you could say to someone
Some of the powerful words you could say to another, especially a teenager: “I’m proud of you.” At Breakaway Camp, I said those words to a student after she conquered her fear of the blob. Pastor Chris said them to students after they came forward for prayer at the...
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This Is Where I Was The Night My Dad Died
This is where I was the night my Dad died. My family and I are in Springfield, Missouri right now. We have lived in this city for a couple different seasons of our lives, always for higher education. As I drive around the city, several stories come to mind....
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Getting Attention ≠ Receiving Love | Capturing Heaven’s Glimpses: A Camp Creative’s War Journal – Day 5
If you're one of the media people at Kids Camp, you'll hear these questions all day: "Can you take a picture of me?" "Can you put me in the video?" "If I do this..will you put me in?" And it doesn't matter the setting. Say we're in the middle of serious spiritual...
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Now what? | Capturing Heaven’s Glimpses: A Camp Creative’s War Journal: Day 4
Part of my routine in creating content for a week of camp is recording camper testimonies. Stories of how this week changed their life. One of the stories I heard this year was of a young lady who feels called to be a missionary. There's part of me that's cynical to...
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Deep Impact | Capturing Heaven’s Glimpses: A Camp Creative’s War Journal Day 3
Something I've noticed in my generation is a lack of commitment. Commitment to a career, a place to live, relationships, etc. As far as why, I would say it's a combination two things: 1. Being aware of every single one of life's possibilities thanks to social...
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“Do you really stay up all night editing?” | Capturing Heaven’s Glimpses: A Camp Creative’s War Journal | Day 2
"Do you love this game? I mean, love it with your whole heart. Because if you don't, let's not even bother. Let's not open that door. They're just going to slam it in our face. I love this game. I live this game. There's a thousand other guys waiting in the wings who...
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Welcoming Kids | Capturing Heaven’s Glimpses: A Camp Creative’s War Journal – Day 1
Taking the child in his arms, (Jesus) said to them, “Anyone who welcomes a little child like this on my behalf welcomes me, and anyone who welcomes me welcomes not only me but also my Father who sent me.” Mark 9:36-37 To welcome someone is to take them as they are...
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Insecure About God’s Calling | Capturing Heaven’s Glimpses: A Camp Creative’s War Journal – Day 0
Day 0. Illinois Student Ministries' daily camp recap videos are always labeled "day _". So the day before camp: day 0. The calm before the storm as it were. We dedicate this day to setup, worship practice, planning meetings, and prayer. You know that moment before you...
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Capturing Heaven’s Glimpses: A Camp Creative’s War Journal | Introduction
The day before the first day of camp. People know camp for many things: Sun. Swimming. Services. 5 days to get away and focus on what matters most. The Greatest Week Of Your Life. Here's what I know it for: Sleepless nights shooting and sitting behind a computer. And...
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