Fun in the sun.

Hey everyone!
So it's been two weeks since I left for camp! Two more weeks to go!
This week I was fortunate enough to assume my position as lifeguard!
Each day someone different does a devotion. It's funny how that each day the topic seems to fit what we need spiritually. My devotion was on Ephesians.

Do not let any unwholesome talk come out of your mouths, but only what is helpful for building others up according to their needs, that it may benefit those who listen. Get rid of all bitterness, rage and anger, brawling and slander, along with every form of malice. Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as in Christ God forgave you. (Ephesians 4:29, 31, 32 NIV)
Being in high school is ridiculously fun and crazy challenging. Living life everyday the way God wants to seems easy, when we live inside a bubble ( camp),( dont get me wrong, i LOVE LOVE ADORE camp). But,Real life is hard. We all go through challenges with school, relationships and our walk with Christ.
The great thing about being here is that I can totally be myself, and that's enough. The friendships I have are based souly on the fact that Christ is our Foundation. Now don't get me wrong, there is always going to be people that I dont get along with, but this week I have really learned that I must be kind and love them, just as Christ loved us. When I see someone having a bad day I need to be encouraging and uplifting! This was also something i learned counseling. I shouldn't hold grudges against people, shouldn't harbor bitterness in my heart. I'm finally at a place where I have truly forgiven people have hurt me both directly and in directly. it's taken a while, actually way longer than it should of.
Anyways, I have met some really great people here! I have made new friendships and have continued to grow old friendships.
I am so thankful to be here this summer! This week I have went sailing boating, kayaking and attempted to do a backflip off the dreaded rope swing. I have tried 74 times in the last two summers... And im no where close. .
Taco bell and Wal Mart run was also and exciting adventure!
Thanks for reading!
As always I love letters and packages.
Below are some pictures of my friends and I!

Going deeper.

Yesterday my campers left the wonderful world of Fort Wilderness. It was a sad day full of tears and leaving friend who became so close to only 7 days. Isn't funny how quickly we can get close to someone? That's what these girls learned this week; getting closer to Jesus.
As I said in my previous blog, the discussion in my group was not going entirely well, but Tuesday night it took such a dramatic turn!
Jonathan began speaking about how we are called to be followers of Christ.. He also talked about what a fan of him looks like. A fan is someone who does not stand up for Jesus, they simply go to church and believe thay they are good to go til next Sunday. See the problem here is that a fan doesn't have a personal relationship with Jesus. This is the only way we can spend eternity with him forever! How rad is that?!?

Now a follower of Christ is someone who outwardly lives what the word of God says. Don't get me wrong, we all make mistakes. We clearly saw this by studying the life of King Solomon.

Solomon was given wisdom from God, and he really wanted to run his kingdom Gods way and not his own.
As we read about his life, Solomon turns away from God and starts worshipping women and their Gods. He became so self absorbed with women and his own pleasure; now longer focusing on Gods plans for his Kingdom.

Basically what I am trying to get at here is that if you are a fan or a follower we need to repent from our sins. We all have sins in our life that are always there. I get frustrated myself when I keep making mistakes; but God grants us so much more grace than we deserve, it's in fathomable most times.

I encourage everyone reading to really evaluate what sins you struggle with in your life. Go to the loving gracious God and truly repent. You won't regret your decision to follow Christ.

Deep stuff today:)

In Christ,
Taler

Campers Camping Campily

Hey everyone!
I successfully made it to fort wilderness on Friday!
The trip was long but I had two sisters, a friend, and my mother to keep the energy levels rising! Friday when I got to fort we had a counselor meeting which was super! Alll of the counselors are super fantastic and have such great hearts for the Lord.
My co counselor Julie is so great! She is going to be a senior in college and is such a sweet and joyful person. We definently work well together, as she conter acts my all the time crazy self.
Our cabin name is Menominee! And yes, we even have such an awesome cheer! Each of the girls have unique personalities, many of which like to talk about boys... Of course what middle schooler wouldn't. ( yes there is junior high boy and girl hormones all over this place!) please pray that the girls would focus less on relationships with boys, and more on having a relationship with our Heavenely father, who loves and will continue to love us for all of eternity! ( can I get an amen hallelujah!!)
Our speaker this week is Jonathan, who is the head of the stables here at fort! This week is all about takkng opportunities that god has given us and using them to further HIS kingdo. King Solomon has been the focus this far. Solomon had a choice to make; he could either run the kingdom his way.. Or Gods way.
Discussions in our group have not been great but good. Please be praying that our girls would really open themselves up to us! God has great plans for the week, so I am excited to get things moving!
As always feel free to comment or write me. Packages are encourage .
( address is on first blog:)

In Christ,
Taler

And I'm Off!

This Friday I am off to Fort Wilderness for 4 weeks this summer! The past two summers have been the best summers of my life. Never have I have been around so many people who share such a passion for serving The Lord! I am truly blessed to be able to serve at such an amazing camp.

This year I will be counseling at Junior High Step up  Camp for the first week! I will be counseling girls 5-8 grade. Please pray that all the girls will come with an open heart to hear the message of Jesus Christ. I'm so excited to be able to share experiences that I have gone through in middle school that have made me who I am today, with Christ as my Rock.

After that I will be life-guarding and serving in other areas as needed. As I am preparing to leave, I would love it if you would pray for the campers and workers. Pray that God will use me in whatever way He plans and that I will serve with an open heart and mind.

I will be a senior this coming fall, and have lots of praying to do concerning my future. Please be praying that God will reassure me that the choice I am making is the right one. His will for my life is going to be a grand thing, and I'm excited to finish my high school chapter this coming fall!

I love receiving packages and letters so please DO NOT HESITATE to write me!
Throughout this summer I will be blogging to keep everyone who is reading this up to date of what God is teaching me!

Here is the letter address:)

Taler Stanton, Summer Staff
P.O. Box 715
McNaughton, WI 54543

and if you are feeling really generous........PACKAGES!

Taler Stanton; Summer Staff
6180 Wilderness Trl
Rhinelander, WI 54501


Have a great fantastic summer everyone!


In Christ, 

Taler