Everyone that has been to camp has a memory that sticks with them. When I was in grade school, the camp I attended had a rule that if you got three letters in one day you had to climb a ladder and kiss the moose head. I was always thankful my letters were spread out…
New Years is a popular time when people start thinking of what they should or want to change and do differently. When resolutions are made with will power, they last as long as a celebrating sparkler and are forgotten by February. When resolutions are made by preparing your heart to receive God’s word, and you…
I get excited this time of year as people set out their lawn ornaments to celebrate Christmas. This season I have a new nativity scene to put out in my yard that will shadow the scene on the side of my house. I also have friends that have the giant letters that spell out words.…
It was a blessing to hear that several churches were represented during the annual Labor Day parade in Keokuk. It was an honor to have our ministry groups work together and receive a 1st place trophy representing the best religious float. However, what was more memorable was how another church came over to our float…
This past week, it was such a blessing to see all the youth excited about reconnecting with their camp friends and for us counselors who are excited to see our previous campers once again. When I looked around in the beginning, I saw friends being greeted with warm hugs and buzzing about catching up on…
I had a wonderful opportunity to spend Saturday with eleven kids on Holy Ground at the Spiritual Retreat at the Christian Conference Center in Newton while Pastor Brian was ministering to the adults. The break from the chaos of everyday life and routines was refreshing for not only me but the families that made it…
There are so many things we can learn from our spiritual youth. They look at life with a new perspective and they have a deep hunger in their hearts to know and do God’s will. I have had the pleasure to work with our group of seniors the past month for the upcoming Youth Weekend…
I am already starting to pre-plan for VBS even though it is months away. There are several planning steps to make a successful VBS and it will be here before I know it. Our journey toward eternity needs to have an active plan too. Some might say a large portion of their journey toward eternity…
Are you good at keeping your New Year’s Resolution by making them attainable? A new year is a great time to get recharged and refocused on what God has in store for you to grow and change. A positive attitude and an open mind to be obedient to what God has planned for you are…
Out of ALL the pumpkins in the patch, God picks you! He isn’t looking for the perfect size or shape, he chooses you even with scars, bruises and broken hearts! He washes off the dirt so you are free from sin. He cuts off the top and is ready to start digging away the yuck…