Camelback Blog
Waiting Expectant: Devotionals for Advent
November 22, 2015
These Advent devotionals will allow our families to worship at home as we wait expectantly for the Savior -- for His birth and His return. Are you ready?» Read the rest of this post.
Update from the Blanchards in France
November 14, 2015
Thank you for your prayers, and please continue to pray for France. Pray for wisdom and courage for the French leaders. But even more, please pray that our Lord will bring good out of evil, and somehow use this tragedy to bring others to know the One who gave His life as a sacrifice, the perfect sacrifice, so that others may have eternal life.» Read the rest of this post.
A Christ-Saturated Life
Pastor cared about us, and cared deeply. He asked about our walk with Christ. He wanted to know about our personal trials and doubts. He inquired about our families. And according to him, he prayed for us daily, and we never doubted it.
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What Have the Evangelicals Ever Done for Us?
October 1, 2015
Through the Holy Spirit, they not only sought to teach God’s Word, they sought to live it. They strove tirelessly to bring God’s good news - His life-saving and transforming Gospel - to the masses. And we are called to go and do likewise.» Read the rest of this post.
Running on Fullness: A Journey through Ephesians
September 14, 2015
In September at Camelback Bible Church, we begin a sermon series that will take us deeper than we’ve ever been before. We’ll be examining Paul’s letter to the churches of Ephesus. For a fill up fuller than anything you thought possible, get ready to plunge into Ephesians. Running on Fullness, a sermon series by Dr. Tim Savage, begins Sunday, September 20.» Read the rest of this post.
Preparing Our Children for Living in a Fallen World
August 25, 2015
Preparation is important for all the activities of our life, but it is especially important that we be prepared for life - that we be prepared to “really live.” We want to partner with parents to prepare their children for living in this world as children of God.» Read the rest of this post.
Tokens of Love and Gratitude to Christ | Part 17
August 17, 2015
Yet, contentment was illusive. Family tragedy was constant. It begged the question: if the Emperor Franz and his Empress, for whom every desire known to human beings was fulfilled many times over, were unable to find fullness of life, then how can the rest of us expect anything different?» Read the rest of this post.
Tokens of Love and Gratitude to Christ | Part 16
August 14, 2015
The Roma in Ukraine brim with warmth and express genuine gratitude to us for visiting their village. To mix with this struggling group of joyous human beings could not but inspire our hearts, slow our pace, and prompt searching questions such as what it is that actually constitutes fullness of life.» Read the rest of this post.
Tokens of Love and Gratitude to Christ | Part 15
August 9, 2015
It is not lost on the rest of eastern Europe that the Russian bear is stirring. People, who for forty years were oppressed by the Soviet system, now are speaking forebodingly about Vladimir Putin and his nationalistic agenda. Poland, the Baltics, Ukraine – in these countries people are very wary.» Read the rest of this post.
Welcome Alene Bell – Director of Camelback Christian School
August 7, 2015
It was apparent that the Lord had already been at work even before my prayer. He was working in the heart of Alene Bell, stirring in her heart that a change was on the horizon. When she first saw our InTouch ad announcing our search for a new preschool director, she sensed the Lord was calling her to this position.» Read the rest of this post.
Tokens of Love and Gratitude to Christ | Part 14
August 6, 2015
We praise God for the youth retreat at Lake Powell. Similarly, exciting reports poured out about this year’s VBC. The summer preaching series on the gospel of Luke has been so very rich. our missionaries in Slovakia are doing Christ’s work diligently, prayerfully, and effectively. On both sides of our beautiful earth, then, Camelback Bible Church is throwing itself – with full heart and energy – into the greatest work all.» Read the rest of this post.
Tokens of Love and Gratitude to Christ | Part 13
August 2, 2015
Taken aback, I asked Pavel whether he would then welcome a return to Communism. He responded instantly: ‘Absolutely not, we are far better off without it.’ In the next many moments, and in my presence, he expressed tremendous grief over the fact that the Bible-believing churches of Slovakia are only partly full. He said the empty seats on Sunday mornings were impossible for him to bear, knowing that each seat represented a soul who might otherwise be introduced to new life in Jesus Christ.» Read the rest of this post.
Welcome our new Pastor of Worship and Music – Dr. Luke Lusted
July 31, 2015
Luke comes to us with extraordinary education and experience. Luke has directed many choirs, composed a great deal of music, and has an impressive career as a singer, singing with some of the nation’s finest choirs. The most remarkable thing about Luke, however, is his pastor’s heart, and his sincere desire to serve in ministry.» Read the rest of this post.
Tokens of Love and Gratitude to Christ | Part 12
July 30, 2015
It was here that the grandmother celebrated our visit by cupping my cheeks with her dirty hands and pulling me to her chaffed and bloody lips for three successive kisses. Had I anticipated such a moment before the fact, it surely would have made me wince. But I can honestly say that in real life the woman’s expression of affection humbled me and filled me with joy.» Read the rest of this post.
Tokens of Love and Gratitude to Christ | Part 11
July 26, 2015
Without prior thought, my first words were: ‘I was born in Hollywood, California.’ That produced a spate of giggles and I could tell I was off to a good start. Other superficial details ensued, and, then, about half way through my ‘presentation’ I felt a clear tug of the heart to begin addressing a matter of utmost importance – Jesus Christ and how he had changed my life.» Read the rest of this post.
Tokens of Love and Gratitude to Christ | Part 10
July 23, 2015
That was the last evening I spent with mamma. The next day, we were forced to board a truck. Calo was there too, but my little brother Besso was not. The adults were allowed to wave us goodbye. In her desperation to give us something, my mamma took off her socks and gave us one each.» Read the rest of this post.
Tokens of Love and Gratitude to Christ | Part 9
July 19, 2015
None of us wanted to visit Auschwitz. We talked about it – Lesli, Jon and I – and agreed it would be unendurable. We also agreed it was unavoidable. For two reasons: 1) It is important to reckon with the worst of human behavior in order to seek out a solution; and 2) It is essential to honor human life by commemorating those whose lost their lives so viciously, painfully, and needlessly.» Read the rest of this post.
Tokens of Love and Gratitude to Christ | Part 8
July 16, 2015
We drove south four hours to one of Europe’s most beautiful cities, Krakow, Poland. Unlike Warsaw, Krakow survived World War II relatively unscathed, and it is an architectural masterpiece. It was a blessing to spend a day and a night in this elegant city, drinking in the best of human creativity.» Read the rest of this post.
Tokens of Love and Gratitude to Christ | Part 7
July 11, 2015
Feeling unable to keep the rules perfectly, and unable to relate to God personally, she became buried in pangs of guilt, which morphed into bitterness at the bleakness of her eternal prospects. Then she was confronted by a rarity in Poland, a person who had experienced personally the grace of God in the free gift of salvation through Jesus Christ.» Read the rest of this post.
Tokens of Love and Gratitude to Christ | Part 6
July 10, 2015
I see now, more than ever, why the apostle Paul implores us to ‘make supplications, prayers, intercessions, and thanksgivings . . . for kings and all who are in high positions, that we may lead a peaceful and quiet life, godly and dignified in every way’ (1 Timothy 2:1-2). Do we, in our prayers, fulfill this admonition. We must – because war ravages humanity, destroys generations, subverts Christianity.» Read the rest of this post.