Not in My Time
In his heart a man plans his course, but the LORD determines his steps – Proverbs 16:9 By Aaron E. Ziebarth During our final week of camp I took…
In his heart a man plans his course, but the LORD determines his steps – Proverbs 16:9 By Aaron E. Ziebarth During our final week of camp I took…
By Aaron E. Ziebarth, Executive Director One of the great opportunities of summer camp is being aware of teachable moments. These are the divine instances when God opens doors to…
By Aaron E. Ziebarth, Executive Director If you are on Facebook, you have probably seen many back to school photos. Earlier today I saw a photo that was different, and…
By Aaron E. Ziebarth, Executive Director I already mentioned in a previous blog post (http://joyelcamps.org/pennsylvania_christian_retreat_center/most-asked-question-summer) that I like questions. Questions lead to new insights. They also provide significant accountability. At…
By Aaron E. Ziebarth, Executive Director We have concluded our programmed weeks of summer camp at Joy El. As I look back, I can think of many children who camp…
By Aaron E. Ziebarth, Executive Director We always enjoy when former staff members return to reconnect and see what God is doing at Joy El. This summer, Stephanie and I…
By Aaron E. Ziebarth, Executive Director Simon Peter answered him, “Lord, to whom shall we go? You have the words of eternal life.” John 6:68 During our final week…
By Aaron E. Ziebarth, Executive Director I have always liked questions. I like to ask them, and I like it when people ask me questions. My children ask me questions.…
By Bailey Wagner, High Adventure Coordinator/Senior Counselor This past week at camp I learned a lot from middle school/high school age kids. The first thing I learned is how much…
by Stephanie Ziebarth, Barnabas Ministry Coordinator I love my kids. Very much. I also sense the months and years slipping away. My three children are 16, 14 and…