Category: Inside the Cove
by Anna Birch
Camp is seriously fun, but more than that, it is all about Jesus, and the best part of each day is Bible study time! Here is a look at what our youth camps will be learning in their individual Bible studies this summer. We can’t wait for campers to dive into these! Towers: Total transformation! […]
Tags: 2020, bible study, outback, preview, ranch, Ridge, shores, silverado, sneak peek, summer, timbers, towers, youth camp
by Jenny Lay
On the evening of February 3, 2013, Kimberlie Brashear watched the Baltimore Ravens face off against the San Francisco 49ers in Super Bowl XLVII. She was snuggled up on the couch, taking in the game with her two kids, Meredith and Christopher, and their father, Bob. They had been divorced for five years, but they […]
Tags: camp for life, family, life transformation, youth camp
There’s never a dull moment when you live in a house of 16 people and next door to 14 more. At the Forge, we have the opportunity to live in a close-knit community for eight months as we learn more about who God is and who He has made us to be. It is incredible […]
Tags: 2020, community, forge, graduation, leadership development, stories, zoom
by Anna Birch
You know that feeling of entering the camp store and trying to decide which t-shirt to buy along with your Dibs and Dr. Pepper? Yep, it’s a pretty fun feeling. Well, you can still experience that as you grab some new gear while sitting on your couch! We love seeing campers and staff all over […]
Tags: accessories, apparel, camp store, gear, spring, summer
Inside the Cove | Parenting | Spiritual
This Week’s Verse: “Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life, and I shall dwell in the house of the Lord forever.” Read through this week’s verse together, noting that David is back to talking about his Shepherd. Ask: What have you learned about God’s care as your Shepherd this […]
Inside the Cove | Parenting | Spiritual
This Week’s Verse: “Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for you are with me; your rod and your staff, they comfort me. You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies; you anoint my head with oil; my cup overflows.” Read […]
Inside the Cove | Parenting | Spiritual
This Week’s Verse: “He makes me lie down in green pastures. He leads me beside still waters. He restores my soul. He leads me in paths of righteousness for his name’s sake.” Read through this week’s verse together. ASK: What are some things David says here that the Lord does for him? Notice that David […]
Tags: family, family devo, psalm 23
Inside the Cove | Parenting | Spiritual
The PEACE and PLENTY of our Good Shepherd Psalm 23 The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want. He makes me lie down in green pastures. He leads me beside still waters. He restores my soul. He leads me in paths of righteousness for his name’s sake. Even though I walk through the valley […]
Tags: bible study, family, family devo, intro
Inside the Cove | Parenting | Spiritual
Several summers ago at our family camps, families studied Psalm 23, and many were deeply impacted by it. We thought what better time to share this study than now! We encourage you to gather your family and follow along weekly with this study! Read the intro to the study here. This Week’s Verse: “The Lord […]
Tags: bible, bible study, family, family devo, psalm 23, weekly
by Anna Birch
Each spring, Pine Cove’s leadership development program, The Forge, takes a trip to Israel! Often others get to join along as they tour the Holy Land. Every stop is an experience! Through hiking, teaching, and visuals, the group gets a hands-on lesson at each location. Those that have gone on the trip say that it […]
Tags: forge, hiking, israel, leadership, leadership development, teaching, travel