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Life Lessons from the Three Little Pigs

If the Big Bad Wolf comes huffing and puffing in your home, what will remain? Kelli reminds us how to build, not a house, but a home that will withstand. Scripture By wisdom a house is built, and by understanding it is established; by knowledge the rooms are filled with all precious and pleasant riches. Proverbs 24:3-4 Reflect The three little pigs […]

A Savior for Sinners

“My memory is nearly gone, but I remember two things: That I am a great sinner and that Christ is a great Savior.” —John Newton. What a simple reminder in our complex day to day. Walt reminds us how great our Savior really is. Scripture For it is by grace you have been saved, through […]

Does Practice Make Perfect?

We have our whole life to practice things like patience, wise decision making, kind reactions, etc. Why is it so hard to get those things right e v e r y time? Judah explains how we can rest in Christ’s perfection as we seek to point others to him whether we fail or succeed. Scripture […]

Hurricane Harvey…Where Do We Even Start?

“God is good all the time, and all the time God is good.” This is a mantra we live by at camp…because scripture tells us it’s true, and we’ve experienced its validity time and time again. How can we possibly wrap our minds around this truth when faced with the devastation Harvey has brought? Scripture […]

Should We Celebrate Differences?

Why do we fight against diversity within the Body of Christ…we make it about ourselves, forgetting the beauty that comes in diversity. Natalie reminds us how to celebrate our differences. Scripture “For just as each of us has one body with many members, and these members do not all have the same function, so in […]

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Does it Really Count that We’re Made in God’s Image?

Our culture relentlessly values appearances. Gaye reminds us of the high value our Creator places on us being made in His image and how we can embrace that truth. Scripture Your adornment must not be merely external—braiding the hair, and wearing gold jewelry, or putting on dresses; but let it be the hidden person of […]

How to Guard Your Heart

Whether it is money in a bank or third base in a game … we go to great extremes to protect what is important to us. God knows that to be true, that’s why He asks us to make guarding our heart a priority. Scripture Above all else, guard your heart, for everything you do flows from […]

#NoFilter

Who knows you? I mean, really knows you? It’s easy for people to be acquaintances. It takes intention and resolve to be known on a heart level. Do we need that? Scripture “Flee the evil desires of youth and pursue righteousness, faith, love and peace, along with those who call on the Lord out of […]

Navigating Mental Health

Mental Health or the lack thereof is something affecting so many of us. Walt brings to light the value and blessings of prioritizing mental health in our families. Scripture His disciples asked him, “Rabbi, who sinned, this man or his parents, that he was born blind? Neither this man nor his parents sinned,” said Jesus, […]

Is Prayer Still Powerful?

Let’s be honest, prayer is typically the first thing to go when we feel too busy and pressed for time. If we will truly grasp the benefits of gaining the Father’s perspective when we go to Him with our raw thoughts and emotions, as Natalie reminds us, He will continue to prove Himself faithful over […]

Be A MAC Man

“A man sees what needs to be done and does it!” Ever heard that quote? Christ set the greatest example for men to follow. Jacob shows us what that can look like in daily living. Scripture Be watchful, stand firm in the faith, act like men, be strong. Let all that you do be done […]

Does the Golden Rule Still Apply?

So simple to state, so hard to do…Love God, Love Others. Jesus tells us these are the most important things in life! Walt reminds us when we have these two things in mind living out the “Golden Rule” is a natural result! You betchya Jesus still wants us to follow the “Golden Rule”! Scripture So […]

How to Handle Anger

As Proverbs 19:11 reminds us, “…it is to one’s glory to overlook an offense.” Much easier said than done! Braxton tells us how and why we should aim to manage our anger well. Scripture “I therefore, a prisoner for the Lord, urge you to walk in a manner worthy of the calling to which you […]

3 Ways to Help Kids be IN the World, not OF It!

As parents we can pray for our kids as Christ prayed for His disciples in John 17:15…”My prayer is not that you take them out of the world, but you protect them from the evil one.” Colleen shows us 3 ways parents can be part of that protection! Scripture Here’s another way to put it: […]

How to Read the Bible for REAL

Is the idea of studying scripture intimidating? Where do we start? How can we lead our kids in this when we’re not confident in our own ability? Kara lines out a few practical steps to knowing God better through the reading of His Word. Scripture For whatever was written in former days was written for […]

Ask God for Big Things

What’s the biggest, baddest thing you’ve experienced God doing? Didn’t that ignite your faith…if even for a little while! Jess reminds us of the powerful God we serve who is able to do more than we ask or imagine. Let’s go BIG when it comes to talking to God! May’s Topic Theme: “The God Life” […]

What Defines You?

So many voices compete for our attention…even more so the attention of our kids! How can they know who they really are? Who they’re meant to be? Kelli reminds us simply and practically as to what defines us…God’s Truth!May’s Topic Theme: “The God Life” Scripture For the word of the Lord is right and true; He is faithful in all […]

How to Teach Kids to Manage Finances

Whatever current financial situation any of us may be in currently, there are things we can all do to intentionally equip our kids to manage finances well…by being good stewards. Walt’s wise words show us exactly how scripture says we do just that! April’s Topic: Teach Kids to “Adult” Well Scripture A wife of noble […]

How Dad Can be the Hero at Home

Family Matters has broken the 10,000 subscriber threshold! You’re not the only one interested in practical, biblical truth to benefit your family! T Bar M Camps counts it a great privilege to share God’s truth with your family on a weekly basis. Thank you for letting us be a part of building families in the […]

Stick to Your Commitments

How well do we let our “yes” really mean “yes” and our “no” really mean “no”? Walt’s words ground us with the truth of how we can make sure we’re doing just that. Scripture “Again, you have heard that it was said to the people long ago, ‘Do not break your oath, but fulfill to […]

Authority…It’s Good for Us

Spring Break…a time for kids to be free! Not free from all authority however. As much as we all might have issues with authority (parents, teachers, bosses, government, etc.), Seth reminds us of the truth that God has set all authority in place, and it is for our good that we submit ourselves under His […]

R-E-S-P-E-C-T Between Husbands and Wives

The best parenting oftentimes comes through building our marriages. Soak up these truths in Walt’s wise words on how respect can practically play out. Scripture However, each one of you also must love his wife as he loves himself, and the wife must respect her husband. Ephesians 5:33 Reflect “What you want, baby I got; What […]

How to have a Better Relationship with Your Child

Do you desire to get to the heart of your child…to know how they’re really doing in different aspects of life? Jacob directs us to practical, specific ways parents can make that happen. Check ’em out. Scripture “Teacher, which is the greatest commandment in the Law?” Jesus replied: “’Love the Lord your God with all […]

Father Daughter Relationships Really Matter

A daughter genuinely does want her dad’s approval, and her heart’s desire is for him to be her champion! As a daughter, Brenda steers us toward practical ways a father can build his relationship with his daughter. Scripture Then came one of the rulers of the synagogue, Jairus by name, and seeing [Jesus,] he fell […]

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