This morning Marlene and I are on our way to America’s Keswick in Whiting, New Jersey, about an hour east of Philadelphia. I’m speaking at their Labor Day Weekend Conference. 

America’s Keswick is unique for at least two reasons. First, it was founded to continue the work of the “Keswick movement” that started in England in the late 1800s. That was (and is) a movement to promote holiness and spiritual growth among God’s people. As a result there is an emphasis on practical Bible teaching and real life change. Second, America’s Keswick is home to the “Colony of Mercy,” a 120-day residential program for men struggling with various addictions, but especially drug and alcohol addiction. The “Colony of Mercy” was established in 1897 by Williams Raws so it’s been around even longer than the conference center.

The men from the “Colony of Mercy” sit together in each service. I recall that on our first visit to America’s Keswick, we began the first service by singing “Victory in Jesus.” I’ve been singing “Victory in Jesus” since I was a little boy, and I’ve sung it slow and fast and heard it done in many different ways. But I have never heard it sung with such gusto and deep feeling because the men from the “Colony of Mercy” sing that song from deep personal experience. They know what victory in Jesus is all about.

I’m speaking six times this weekend on “Questions for Jesus.” You can watch the live video stream of all the services on their website.

In the meantime, I hope you have a wonderful Labor Day Weekend. Stay safe, count your blessings, and enjoy your family and friends.

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This sign welcomes you to America’s Keswick.

This morning I am traveling to Whiting, New Jersey, about an hour east of Philadelphia. I’m heading that direction for the Memorial Day Weekend conference at America’s Keswick, a beautiful and historic Bible conference center founded in 1924.

America’s Keswick is unique for at least two reasons. First, it was founded to continue the work of the “Keswick movement” that started in England in the late 1800s. That was (and is) a movement to promote holiness and true Christian growth among God’s people. As a result there is an emphasis on practical Bible teaching and real life change. The other factor is that America’s Keswick is home to the “Colony of Mercy,” a 120-day residential program for men struggling with various addictions, but especially drug and alcohol addiction. The “Colony of Mercy” was established in 1897 by Williams Raws so it’s been around even longer than the conference center. 

The men from the “Colony of Mercy” sit together in each service. I recall that on our first visit to America’s Keswick two years ago, we began the first service by singing “Victory in Jesus.” I’ve been singing “Victory in Jesus” since I was a little boy, and I’ve sung it slow and fast and heard it done in many different ways. But I have never heard it sung with such gusto and deep feeling because the men from the “Colony of Mercy” sing that song from deep personal experience. They know what victory in Jesus is all about.

By the way you can watch the live video stream of all the services live on their website.

I’m speaking three times, on Saturday, Sunday, and Monday mornings. In the meantime, I hope you have a wonderful Memorial Day Weekend. Stay safe, count your blessings, and enjoy your family and friends. And may God bless the men and women serving in the United States Armed Forces around the world.