God's Multi-Talented Family

Today I had a great reminder of the wide variety of gifts God gives to His children. As I walked across the camp grounds a little while ago, I heard a mower cutting grass over by the swimming pool. I heard hammers up on the hill where maintenance is rebuilding a porch damaged by a falling tree a couple of weeks ago. Then I walked into the Kentucky Building where I saw the artistic talent of Bill Baker.

Earlier this summer Bill and his wife, Wanda, were participating in Family Week. I was talking with them in the Kentucky Building about the four walled mural that portrays various sites around Camp Nathanael that some ministry friends had painted a few years ago. There, near one door, was a blank spot and Bill asked me what's supposed to be there. I replied that I hoped to have a view of the Chapel in that place someday. Bill, with a tone of genuine humility, said, "I think I could do that." I knew Bill did some painting and did very fine work with stain glass but I never dreamed he'd offer to paint the Chapel for the mural.

Well, he did and today he completed it. Using talent, given by God, Bill and Wanda invested five days to come and complete the Kentucky mural. Oh, how good it looks! Now you have another reason to come visit with us at Camp Nathanael - to see the Kentucky mural completed.

Today, several different God-given abilities were on display at camp. Whether its mowing grass, hammering nails, painting murals or whatever else it might be, we each have abilities which God has given us to use to advance His Kingdom. I trust you are using the ones He has given you for His glory.

That's what's happening along the banks of Troublesome Creek until next time.