In this sermon, the example of an anchor is used by describing it's many forms to stabilize an object. As Christians, we need to use the bible to anchor us to God. His word is given to us specifically for this purpose. It keeps us safe...
We live in tumultuous times. It is easy to get caught up in the events of the moment. Although we should be aware of what is occurring around us, our anchor must be the word of God. This message emphasizes biblical principles on which to...
There are certain qualities that grounded and established Christians have. Today we will look at the importance of being deeply rooted, built on a strong foundation, and deeply anchored.
Several precarious boating experiences brought home the spiritual lessons of having a strong and secure anchor! Here are six ways to stay firmly attached to God’s anchor.
Steve Nutzman provides an update of the teen camps that occurred across the U.S. this summer.
The United Youth Camps program is now 26 years old. This year, five teen summer camps where held in June and July. During that time, 423 campers and 276 staff attended one of the five camps. Winter Camp is scheduled for Dec. 27-Jan. 2. In...
What a wonderful blessing from God it was to return to Camp Nacome.
Thirty-four campers and 62 teen and adult staff came together at the Nacome Camp and Conference Center in Pleasantville, Tennessee, from May 31-June 3. This year’s theme of “Being Anchored to God” explained to campers what it...
As Christians, our "hope" is an anchor in helping to keep our eyes on the kingdom of God. As trials blow your way, will you remain confident that all of God’s promises will come to pass? Consider four ways in which the scriptures remind us...
If you have ever stood by a massive naval vessel or other types of ocean-faring ships, you know the ship anchor is a critical piece of equipment to have and know how to operate. Big ships need big anchors. The writer of Hebrews speaks to...
Southwest Camp ended on July 11 after a wonderful week of time together as family in the pines outside of Prescott, Arizona.
Forty-eight campers and 54 staff spent the week in “The Zone,” focused on growing closer to God and in turn, to one another. The Christian Living theme this year, “Be Anchored to God,” was well received, and as the week went on, the...
As we begin another year keeping God's annual Holy Days, let's be ever mindful of where they lead us - to the fulfillment of God's promise and oath to the seed of Abraham.
Our memories can be a vital spiritual tool to empower and sustain our Christian walk if consciously employed. This message suggests seven areas to bring to remembrance to strengthen and deepen our Christian faith.
The resurrection and belief that Christ lives is core to our understanding of God’s plan. Hope in the resurrection is an anchor to our soul. Without a resurrection, Christianity is merely a philosophy, and nothing matters. With this...
Often we have anchor verses that need to be placed into the oven of life, Written in our hearts, lives, and through action we play them out as a living Christian. Life is like a voyage, but we always wonder what is over the horizon. We are...
The Church has been given the truth of salvation. We live our lives by that truth - spending a lifetime overcoming our sinful nature and sharing the joyful hope we have.
We must have God as an Anchor in life and we must live our life in a way that we trust that He is our anchor. God will be there for us no matter what storms arise in life.
The theme of the youth camps this year was to be anchored to God's Word. There are several spiritual analogies we can learn from boating and setting an anchor that we can apply in our lives as we set sail spiritually for the Kingdom of God.
Lake Placid was the location for our first preteen camp for the state of Florida, held June 6-9, with 35 campers and 47 staff.
Our theme, “Be Anchored to God,” carried through Christian Living classes, arts and crafts, the scavenger hunt, Compass Check, dorm parent time and other activities. We used the elements of “The Zone” for the challenge course, which proved...