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Man-Oh-Man

miraclecamplife — Wed, 11 Apr 2012 13:35:34 +0000

There were two great Man Camps this year! Both weekend retreats had activities for men of all ages. Many men’s ministries came up for a weekend of bonding, growth, and fun. On Saturday night, the guys grilled their own steak to perfection. The protein was needed after a day full of paintball, archery, trap-shooting, and much more. Some men even chose to come early and help with some work projects. This summer, Miracle Camp campers will be able to sleep on brand new beds thanks to the men at man camp. Visit our facebook page for some photos from the weekends.

Did you come to camp in 2003?

miraclecamplife — Sun, 01 Apr 2012 13:01:43 +0000

Check out these videos from way back in 2003:

It is pretty awesome to see how far we have come in just 9 short years.

Rewind- Waterfront

miraclecamplife — Wed, 21 Mar 2012 15:03:25 +0000

The waterfront has always been a huge hit at MC. What is your favorite memory from the waterfront?

Did you come to camp in 1998?

miraclecamplife — Sun, 18 Mar 2012 13:43:10 +0000

We have uploaded every video from Miracle Camp 1998 we could find here. Did you come to camp in 1998? See if you can find yourself.

Why go to camp? (part 2)

miraclecamplife — Wed, 14 Mar 2012 13:22:51 +0000

See part one here

Check out this infographic made by the Christian Camp and Conference Association learn more here and here.

Too Much Stuff?

miraclecamplife — Sun, 11 Mar 2012 14:00:25 +0000

Have you seen the new iPad? It is pretty remarkable. I was literally a click away from pre-ordering one last night! Then I remembered an experience from last week.

The other day I had a box of belongings I no longer needed. I brought them to Goodwill, as many people do. After this, I headed to Old Navy to buy a new pair of jeans. As soon as I walked in the door of Old Navy I was reminded of an article I read in a World Vision magazine back in 2009. I was able to find a copy of it and have posted it below.

too much stuff

Next time you are considering a new purchase, think about the world needs and pray about where the Lord would have you spend the money.

Frank Colarusso-Assistant Program Director

Vacation

miraclecamplife — Tue, 28 Feb 2012 16:30:28 +0000

Miraclecamplife is taking a long needed vacation. We will return to posing on March 11th. While you wait, check out Miracle Camp’s Facebook page

Did you come to camp in 2004?

miraclecamplife — Tue, 21 Feb 2012 14:34:21 +0000

If you came to Miracle Camp in 2004, see if you can find yourself in one of these videos:

The Fruit of the Spirit

miraclecamplife — Sun, 19 Feb 2012 14:30:07 +0000

Galatians 5:22-23 is a very common Bible passage.

But how often do we really stop and look at this passage?

The first thing commonly overlooked is Paul’s poor grammar.

The fruit of the Spirit IS….

Is?

The word “fruit” is like the word “moose” it can be both singular and plural.

The word “is” is commonly used for a singular subject

For example:

One moose IS chowing down on the fruit.

The word “are” is used for plural subjects.

For example:

All of the moose ARE experiencing the after effects of eating too much fruit.

So my problem is that in the New International Version of the Bible, Galatians 5:22-23 says the fruit of the Spirit is…

There is more than one kind of fruit listed. Why would Paul say is? Shouldn’t he say that the fruit of the spirit are…? OK that does not sound right either….

The New Century Version says:

“But the Spirit produces the fruit of love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control…” Galatians 5:22-23

I like the fact that the word Spirit comes first in this version. The fruit of the Spirit is/are not about the fruit, but about the Spirit.

It’s simple cause and effect.

When you have the Spirit, you show the fruit.

Let me say that again.

When you have the Spirit, you show the fruit.

Christ followers are not called to show the fruit so they can get the Sprit.

The Sprit comes into the Christ followers FIRST, THEN the fruit is produced. The Spirit works in your life and you develop the fruit.

Are you limited to growing only the Spirit’s fruit? Can you grow different fruit?

Some of you may still be confused by the whole fruit thing… allow me to explain.

You are a tree.

Worse, you are a fruit tree.

Yep, you are a fruit grower.

Accept it. You have no choice.

You can choose where you are planted. You can be planted in the Holy Spirit (Spirit/God/Jesus/Etc.) or you can choose to be planted in the alternative potting options listed in Galatians 5:19-21

“19 The wrong things the sinful self does are clear: being sexually unfaithful, not being pure, taking part in sexual sins,20 worshiping gods, doing witchcraft, hating, making trouble, being jealous, being angry, being selfish, making people angry with each other, causing divisions among people,21 feeling envy, being drunk, having wild and wasteful parties, and doing other things like these. I warn you now as I warned you before: Those who do these things will not inherit God’s kingdom.”

Hummm these things sound like fun! I wonder what my fruit would look like if I potted myself in these things instead of in God….

It says in verse 21 that I would not inherit God’s kingdom. That sound pretty bad…

Hummm… well lets think

Well I know that the last time I got angry, I got sent to my room.

But one time when I was self-controlled, I got praised.

Sometimes no one notices when I show good fruit.

When I plant myself in poor fruit, I usually feel unhappy.

It is hard to be planted in God all of the time, but when I am I usually feel better and happier.

Gearing up for our 50th Anniversary

miraclecamplife — Wed, 15 Feb 2012 13:49:58 +0000

Miracle Camp’s 50th anniversary does not seem long off. It is truly amazing to think of how far our camp has come over the years. Thousands of people have come to the ground here and had authentic encounters with Christ! What a great place to be. Check out this history video which was made for our 35th anniversary.