Reflecting on the Journey
Here’s a throwback post from December 2013: A Guest Blog by Peter Frey: A flood of memories filled my thoughts as I drove up the driveway to Joy El…
A Year of Impact: Five Transformational Stories from Joy El
As we approach the end of 2024, we’re taking a moment to reflect on the incredible ways God has worked through Joy El this year. From life-changing experiences to faith-deepening…
Better than Christmas?
Here’s a throwback Post from December 2022: Bible Adventure Weekend better than Christmas? That is exactly what the youngest of these three sisters told me on Saturday when asked if she…
More Than Fun: Worship Changes a Camper’s Heart
Over the summer, I served as a Jumpstart counselor for a boys’ cabin, and there was one camper in particular who was on the fence about believing in Jesus. During…
From Darkness to Light: A Journey of Transformation within the Christians In Action Program
Imagine being a 7th grader filled with confusion, burdened by a past you don’t understand, and petrified by the circumstances that have shaped your life. The confusion and anxiety turn…
Utilizing Divine Appointments
A throwback post from 2018: “Be very careful, then, how you live—not as unwise but as wise, making the most of every opportunity, because the days are evil.” –Ephesians 5:15-16 (NIV)…
The Life-Changing Gift of Camp: One Family’s Story of Hope
Today’s blog come from Psalm68Five! To view the original post click here Camp has always been about more than just summer fun—it’s a ministry dedicated to making an eternal impact…
No Waiting Required: Embracing Jesus at Bible Adventure
Psalm 100:4–5a “Enter his gates with thanksgiving and his courts with praise; give thanks to him and praise his name. For the LORD is good and his love endures forever.”…
Faith in Action: A Camp Counselor’s Story Igniting a Movement Among Friends
This past week, I had the privilege of speaking with the mother of a camper who has attended Camp Joy El for several summers. Each year, he and a few…
Advancing the Gospel Together: Reflections on the Giving Expo
Last week, we had the privilege of sharing the mission of Joy El at Faithful Give’s Giving Expo. Faithful Give is a fairly new faith-based organization. This year marked their…