Category: Inside the Cove
by Pine Cove
“As iron sharpens iron, so a friend sharpens a friend.” Proverbs 27:17 Think back on your childhood. Was there one, or maybe two, people in your life who shaped you, challenged you, and encouraged you in a life-altering way during a difficult season of your life? Maybe it was a teacher, a coach, a family […]
by Pine Cove
The sun is out—spring is almost here! Freshen up your phone and add some some Pine Cove flair with these brand-new wallpapers we made just for you. From Scripture to truth-filled quotes to camp fun, we hope these encourage you as you wrap up the school year and look towards the summer! Faithful in yellow, […]
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“You make known to me the path of life; in your presence there is fullness of joy; at your right hand are pleasures forevermore.” – Psalm 16:11 We pray that this resource is a helpful tool to connect your family through the Scriptures. Please be encouraged that, as it says in Isaiah 55:11, God’s Word will never return […]
by Anna Birch
From Disney cartoons to action flicks, movies are common themes behind some of the best camp names. We gathered up a few of our favorites (sorted by genre) and would love to know if you can guess the titles behind a few of the more obscure references! Cartoons/Family: Dinglehopper Princess Pee-a Therpopolis Princess and the […]
Though not all bad, the year 2020 took a couple of gut punches to our family, just like millions of others. We arrived at the New Year’s Conference at Pine Cove bruised and weary. My father-in-law had died tragically a couple of months earlier, and my husband was painfully recovering from back surgery. With our […]
Tags: life change
by Pine Cove
Who doesn’t love a good camp name story? (We sure can’t think of anyone!) Think you could figure out someone’s name just by hearing their story? Below are seven real camp name stories. See if you can pick out the actual camp names, then check your answers at the bottom! 1. Mulan is my favorite […]
They say “love is all around.” At this time of year, that’s especially true. At least, the reminders of love—and hearts, and Valentines, and romantic songs—are all around! If only loving others was as easy as buying a heart balloon at the grocery store or splitting a container of conversation hearts with them. (Although let […]
by Pine Cove
Pine Cove saw some tough changes and disruptions this summer—but the Gospel was still proclaimed! We asked a few of our directors about the challenges they faced, so read on to hear some honest thoughts and words of wisdom from Caleb “Wheelin’” Carter (Ranch), Taylor “Fish Face” Jervis (Shores), Austin “Homestar” Langemeier (Silverado), and Rebecca […]
by Anna Birch
There’s something extra special about camp covered in fluffy, white snow! Here are a few of our favorite photos from ETX camps when several inches of snow fell in early January.
by Anna Birch
Have you ever wondered what it’s like to be a part of the Forge? We asked four current “Forgies”—Ferrin Gillespie, Austin Lim, Mattie Stewart, and Mark Garwood—to share their experience so far in Pine Cove’s leadership development ministry. Take a little behind-the-scenes look (without any spoilers!) at lessons learned and the benefits of the program. […]