Mercy Mondays

The week of August 4th (aka the week I went 100% missing from the blog world) was spent on the beautiful Word of Life Island in Schroon Lake, New York. Word of Life Island is a weekly Christian summer camp for teenagers. Here, we learn and grow in the fabulous Gospel of Jesus Christ (who lived, died on the cross for our sins and rose again - in case you didn't know). Not only is the Island high-impact with it's teaching of the Word, but it is also high-intensity with sports, games, food and fun - but needless to say, I was not playing soccer in my maxi skirt :)
As if that wasn't enough, the camp counselors are absolutely phenomenal living examples of Christ. They are college students at the WOL Bible Institute studying the Word of God, so that for 8 weeks a summer, they are fully-equipped with God's wisdom to pour into the life and minds of each camper.

With this being my fourth year returning to the island, I feel as though the Lord teaches me something new each year. In the past I've learned a lot about God; His presence, His love, etc. but this year, God really taught me a lot about myself. This year I was immersed in the Word and learned so much about who God wants me to be in this role of a woman, the value of modesty and allowing the Lord to work His plan into my dreams.

I just love it so much, and the island is such a great place to learn and grow in Christ's Word.
If you have a second, please check out this week review . . . I'm in there somewhere :)