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Defying The Odds
Posted on 5/17/2012 by
by Lauren Long
For most high school students, the most important day of their young lives is the day they graduate from high school. Families gather in crowded football stadiums to watch their loved one walk across the field in cap and gown to receive their diploma. While it probably took these…
Just One Conversation
Posted on 5/17/2012 by
by Mike Green
She barely said hello. Jessica was out of her element and it was obvious she was uncomfortable. She and her sister had just been dropped off by their step-dad for our Camp 48 weekend. As other students were talking, laughing and rough-housing, Jessica just stood in the corner. I…
Words of Encouragement from the Lunchroom Lady
Posted on 4/4/2012 by
by Mike Green
I stood in line to pay for my Gatorade drink at one of our high schools. The lunchroom was packed with kids and enthusiasm that day. The cafeteria worker not knowing my face asked me if I was a new teacher. I said “no ma’am I am with Campus Life.” Prepared to explain what in…
“I love Getting to Tell Them About Jesus”
Posted on 1/31/2012 by
by LeAnn Wilson
This past month I had the privilege of being one of the Campus Life volunteers at YFC’s annual Gatlinburg trip. It was a life-changing experience for me. I bonded with kids through fun activities and I even got to witness students make the decision to follow Christ. It was also…
Something Is Missing
Posted on 1/31/2012 by
by Romel Gibson
James wanted in on our trip to Gatlinburg. All the spots were filled so all I could offer him was a maybe if someone drops out. I told him I would get back with him.
I prayed "God let us find a way to make room for James because there is something special about this guy." He’s…