Hi, my name is Cameron. I am just an ordinary guy on an extraordinary journey through life; a journey that started when I asked Jesus Christ to save my life and redeem my soul...
Three years ago, I was invited to a summer camp where I realized I needed help; I had been searching frantically for something or someone to fill me up because I had a hole in my life and nothing could make me whole. While there, I heard many people talking about a man named Jesus; so much man that He was not God and so much God that He was not man. Sent from Heaven to Earth, Jesus lived a perfect life and sacrificed Himself for the redemption of the world… and then He came back to life and He sits at the right hand of God to this day. You can read about Jesus and the life He lived in the Bible; God's Word. Jesus found me at that camp and I asked Him to be Lord of my life and fill my spacious hole - and fill it He did! To the point of overflowing, I have been filled with God's peace, love and joy! I know to this day that I am going to Heaven when I die and I will meet my Jesus face to face!
Since then, God has traced out a path of redemption in my life and given me countless opportunities to glorify Him. One such opportunity was a trip to Panama this summer where I joined with a team of amazing people to share the Great News of Jesus' life and His gift of Salvation…
Panama 2007
This trip cannot be described by mere words. No matter how much I write, you will never feel what we felt, experience what we experienced, do what we did, or know the love that we have shared with each other; but perhaps you can gain wisdom and a new perspective on the world we live in. That is my prayer for you as you read this chapter of my life.
God, people, experiences, places; these are in order of importance to my heart.
God – I would like to start by sharing what God taught me on this trip: "There is a life on the other end of your obedience." Becca, one of our team leaders, shared this quote with us early on in the trip; God played it out in our lives. Shortly upon our arrival to Panama, I met a hotel worker named Dwayne. Dwayne was a hard worker, but also a kind and caring young man. Dwayne also spoke English very well! We introduced ourselves and God began building a friendship between us while preparing our hearts for something greater… Each day that Dwayne and I crossed paths, we would take some time to talk and get to know one another. I learned that he was a soccer player and that he dreams of visiting the U.S.A. someday. As the trip was nearing its end, I felt God tugging on my heart to share my testimony with Dwayne. I found Dwayne and I asked him if I could share about how I got to where I am today. He said, "Sure!", and I shared my testimony of salvation found in Jesus Christ alone. I then asked if he knew Jesus personally and he said, "No. I go to church sometimes, but I don't know him personally." I asked Dwayne if he would like to know Jesus, and he said yes. I had the privilege of seeing Dwayne's salvation that day and I learned by experience that there is a life on the other end of my obedience to God.
People – Each of my teammates were probably not expecting to influence the world much on their own, but God was joining us together as a team that could not be broken and He was leading the way - and where God leads, miracles follow. I made many new friendships on this trip and I was blessed with the opportunity to build onto old, but golden ones. My team reflected Jesus' face like a mirror and I am honored to call them my brothers and sisters.
Experiences – As a Christian, the greatest experience you can have is witnessing the salvation of a person; the freedom of those who have been enslaved by sin. I am blessed beyond measure to have witnessed this miracle numerous times each day! J
Places – Of all the locations in Panama we visited, the Embera village was, by far, my favorite. To meet people with a culture so different from my own, and be a part of their life for a few hours was amazing! And to be able to live my witness out by showing them kindness and interest was a great blessing from God! They need our prayers, the Embera, for they do not believe in one God who created the heavens and the earth, but rather, they pray to spirits and put their faith in plants and animals… They are a beautiful people and I pray that God will open their eyes to the truth; that Jesus Christ is Lord and Salvation is found through Him and Him alone.
These are just a few stories of the many adventures in Panama my team and I shared this summer, and I hope you gained wisdom and insight from them. I urge you to go on an overseas mission trip at least once in your lifetime; it is an experience unlike anything you have known.
Three years ago, I was invited to a summer camp where I realized I needed help; I had been searching frantically for something or someone to fill me up because I had a hole in my life and nothing could make me whole. While there, I heard many people talking about a man named Jesus; so much man that He was not God and so much God that He was not man. Sent from Heaven to Earth, Jesus lived a perfect life and sacrificed Himself for the redemption of the world… and then He came back to life and He sits at the right hand of God to this day. You can read about Jesus and the life He lived in the Bible; God's Word. Jesus found me at that camp and I asked Him to be Lord of my life and fill my spacious hole - and fill it He did! To the point of overflowing, I have been filled with God's peace, love and joy! I know to this day that I am going to Heaven when I die and I will meet my Jesus face to face!
Since then, God has traced out a path of redemption in my life and given me countless opportunities to glorify Him. One such opportunity was a trip to Panama this summer where I joined with a team of amazing people to share the Great News of Jesus' life and His gift of Salvation…
Panama 2007
This trip cannot be described by mere words. No matter how much I write, you will never feel what we felt, experience what we experienced, do what we did, or know the love that we have shared with each other; but perhaps you can gain wisdom and a new perspective on the world we live in. That is my prayer for you as you read this chapter of my life.
God, people, experiences, places; these are in order of importance to my heart.
God – I would like to start by sharing what God taught me on this trip: "There is a life on the other end of your obedience." Becca, one of our team leaders, shared this quote with us early on in the trip; God played it out in our lives. Shortly upon our arrival to Panama, I met a hotel worker named Dwayne. Dwayne was a hard worker, but also a kind and caring young man. Dwayne also spoke English very well! We introduced ourselves and God began building a friendship between us while preparing our hearts for something greater… Each day that Dwayne and I crossed paths, we would take some time to talk and get to know one another. I learned that he was a soccer player and that he dreams of visiting the U.S.A. someday. As the trip was nearing its end, I felt God tugging on my heart to share my testimony with Dwayne. I found Dwayne and I asked him if I could share about how I got to where I am today. He said, "Sure!", and I shared my testimony of salvation found in Jesus Christ alone. I then asked if he knew Jesus personally and he said, "No. I go to church sometimes, but I don't know him personally." I asked Dwayne if he would like to know Jesus, and he said yes. I had the privilege of seeing Dwayne's salvation that day and I learned by experience that there is a life on the other end of my obedience to God.
People – Each of my teammates were probably not expecting to influence the world much on their own, but God was joining us together as a team that could not be broken and He was leading the way - and where God leads, miracles follow. I made many new friendships on this trip and I was blessed with the opportunity to build onto old, but golden ones. My team reflected Jesus' face like a mirror and I am honored to call them my brothers and sisters.
Experiences – As a Christian, the greatest experience you can have is witnessing the salvation of a person; the freedom of those who have been enslaved by sin. I am blessed beyond measure to have witnessed this miracle numerous times each day! J
Places – Of all the locations in Panama we visited, the Embera village was, by far, my favorite. To meet people with a culture so different from my own, and be a part of their life for a few hours was amazing! And to be able to live my witness out by showing them kindness and interest was a great blessing from God! They need our prayers, the Embera, for they do not believe in one God who created the heavens and the earth, but rather, they pray to spirits and put their faith in plants and animals… They are a beautiful people and I pray that God will open their eyes to the truth; that Jesus Christ is Lord and Salvation is found through Him and Him alone.
These are just a few stories of the many adventures in Panama my team and I shared this summer, and I hope you gained wisdom and insight from them. I urge you to go on an overseas mission trip at least once in your lifetime; it is an experience unlike anything you have known.
"Worship is our response both personal and corporate to God – for who He is! And for what He has done! Expressed in and by the things we say and the way we live." ~Giglio
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