A New Beginning.

Earlier in the year, I went to a Bible Conference called TLC (Teen Leadership Conference)
During one of the sessions, they talked of a Summer Camp by the name of Camp Gilead.
I had heard of the camp in the previous years of the conference, but didn't give it much thought.

However, this year.. after hearing the Director of the camp talk about the different programs and activities, and stating that there was a need for Counselors, I instantly became interested.

After thinking long and hard about what it would be like to be a Camp Counselor. To be a companion to these kids, and to have an opportunity to teach them and lead them in the way they should go, the realization that I might be the person that leads a young child to Christ, or even to build a foundation for that. to build a relationship with them, and be able to talk and laugh and be silly. It would be such an amazing experience, and I almost immediately longed to be a part of something like that.

I began to pray. I prayed that I might be able to be a part of the Staff at Camp Gilead, and to become a counselor. I sent in my application, and continued to pray and trust God.

After a few weeks, I had an interview and received an E-mail stating that I had filled a spot for Counselor at Camp Gilead for Summer 2013.

At that moment, I couldn't be happier. I praised God, and thanked Him for this awesome opportunity He'd given me.

This blog will essentially be about my summer at Camp Gilead, my experiences, the good times along with the not so good times. The embarrassing moments (which I am sure will come, sooner or later in the course of the summer) and the amazing moments. The lessons I've learned and the friends I've made.


My Goal, and also the title of this blog is to be a Light in a World of Darkness. I pray that I will shine for Christ and show others the light that is in me. That others might see me, and see the light I carry, and long to live for Christ and glorify Him.


Matthew 5:16
Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works and glorify your Father in heaven