Genesis

Genesis

A gentle spirit and bright smile. Continue to grow in self-image and confidence. Surround self with positive and encouraging people to reinforce healthy self-esteem. God will continue to cultivate a resilient sense of self-worth.

Off to the Mighty Manistee..

Here I sit on the bus reflecting on the last two days...Wow!  we serve such a powerful God...yesterday the teens moved from the "storming" phase straight into the "performing" phase.  They began working like a well-oiled machine.  Leaders have begun to...

Day 2 … We Are Not Here By Chance

Wow! What a day today has been!!! The boys (and men) started today a smidge tired with only a few hours sleep but it did not stop from a powerful and moving day! After breakfast Patrick spent some time with the boys talking about the Bible, they learned about the...

Keep The Love Coming!!

We have read through the blog many times already this trip...it has become something already that the boys are asking for and constantly seeking. After reading it during lunch today the boys were talking about how good and reassuring it was to hear that people were...

God is in the House!!!

We had a rough start yesterday as the group was getting to know each other...tempers flared early as they tested each others patients.  However, God is at work!!!  During this mornings devotional, the teens learned how to look up scripture.  We talked...

Finishing Strong!

An epic adventure! That would be a good way to describe what these amazing teens and leaders have accomplished! With strength, courage and grit our 2022 Boys Traditional Group has completed their hike! Friday morning the group shared a special devotion time. The boys...

Hitting The Trail

Thursday is a big day! Thursday morning the boys continued in their devotion series and talked about how God was a relationship with each of us. We are His chosen, His beloved. God wants each of us to go to Him with all of our hurts, our struggles, our fears, our joy,...

Being Your True Self

Wednesday was another full day of activity for the boys. The group started the day with a devotion. Wednesday's topic talked about being your true self. The boys heard that God wants each of us to be who he created us to be. We don't have to wear a "mask" and pretend...

Day 3 – God’s Masterpiece

Tuesday was another great day at camp. The weather cooled down a bit with less humidity. A welcome relief for the group as they continue with many outdoor activities. In morning devotion the boys continued to learn of God's creation. The boys learned that each of them...

Breaking Barriers & Finishing Strong

The last two days on the trail were nothing short of incredible. Thursday was a day of perseverance and breakthrough.The boys did amazing on the trail. There were challenges, long stretches, and moments where it would have been easy to complain—but instead, they...

Boys W.A.R. 2026: From Horses to Hiking

Wednesday was a powerful day at Boys W.A.R. Camp—one filled with meaningful moments, deep connections, and courageous steps forward. The boys spent time learning that God doesn’t just love us from a distance—He desires a relationship with us! He invites us to walk...

Rooted in Truth, Rising in Courage

God is continuing to move in powerful ways at camp, and it has been so special to watch these boys grow—both in confidence and in their understanding of who they are in Him. We started the morning in devotions talking about God’s greatest creation—His masterpiece:...