West Ky Youth Camp

I was five years old the first time I stayed at WKYC. My father was director that week and my mother was a counselor. I can barely remember being there but do remember having to leave early because I got sick.

It was the summer after I turned eight when I returned as a full-fledged camper and attended every year until somewhere around my early teen years. When I was 17 or 18 I joined the staff as a teacher one summer and a few years ago became a counselor during the Pee-Wee weekend when our youngest became old enough to attend.

During those years, our four older children became campers and our three boys still enjoy Teen Week each year. Our oldest gave his life to Christ at WKYC. It has been and will continue to be a very special place to our family.

Last week I was a counselor at the 11-13 week and had a wonderful time. Our youngest (who is now eight) accompanied me. We had eleven girls in the cabin, beautiful weather, and watched as three precious souls gave their lives to Christ. My eleven girls begged me each night to turn the lights out early. We were probably the only cabin in bed and asleep by midnight each night. (I'm not complaining :).

Camp started on Sunday afternoon and lasted until Friday. There were many memorable moments and fun times. I can't begin to write all the funny things the kids said and did but one memorable talk will be the topic of a soon to be released Forthright article.


Check out the WKYC website and consider sending a young person you love to church camp.

I highly recommend it!

De Kalb Church of Christ

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Do you know the Swing Set Song?

I love children! I think they're the greatest people to be around so every time Wednesday rolls around I'm always excited to be able to spend some quality time with the kids in Bible class.

Last night was no exception. At the beginning of class, we always start a prayer list. One child was very disappointed that we had never prayed for clowns. He said that we should always thank God for clowns so we did.

I always let the kids "request" their favorite Bible song, however, one 5 year old stumped me when he requested the Swingset Song. I told him he would have to teach it to me so he composed himself, then in a low voice began, "Swing low, sweet Chariot."

Later in the class we had a knock at the door. One little boy jumped up and proclaimed, "You have more customers!"

As the night progressed, one child asked if I had kids of my own. I nodded and told him that I have five including four teenagers. I said, "That's a lot of teenagers, isn't it?" He agreed solemnly, "That's a whole lot!" Then seriously he asked, "What are teenagers?"

Teaching a children's Bible class is not only a responsibility but a privilege and I encourage you to get to know the kids in your congregation. They are our greatest asset.

I have a new article at Forthright and invite you stop by and read the many articles on Forthright's site. I hope you have a great day!

Kids These Days

My latest article over at Forthright is dedicated to my five children, as well as, kids in my community that I have come to know and love. Too often we hear about the bad kids in our society when there are so many good ones living their lives for Christ.

Take a few minutes and read Kids These Days then thank God for the kids who are turning the world upside down.

On a personal note, our oldest graduates high school tonight then spends his last summer at home before he goes to boot camp this fall and becomes a Marine. Please pray for him as he begins another chapter in his life.

An Encouraging Word

New article up at Forthright. Click here for And Now You Know

You Can Help!

Big news at Trey Morgan's blog today. Please take the time to visit his site and learn how you can help.

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Wonderfully Worthy and Wholly Holy

Webster’s defines the term “worthy” as having adequate or great merit, character, or value and although there may be times in our life when we don’t feel especially worthy, God, by giving his Son for us, proved that we are (John 3:16).

Long before we were born, God saw our worth and set into action a plan that would offer us salvation (Romans 5:8). He saw our sins and weaknesses and still thought we were worthy enough to be called His. Many in the world search for their worth in their jobs, their possessions, and their pride, yet Christians know that their worth can only be found in Jesus.

Not only are all people worthy, but children of God are told many times throughout the Bible to be holy, however, that term has a tendency to worry people. Many think that being holy, indicates an unobtainable perfection even though being holy doesn’t mean being perfect, in fact, many children of God had very imperfect lives. Remember when Abraham lied, Moses killed, and Peter denied?

God told us to be holy and Christians should strive to live holy lives. Worthy lives and holy living should affect the way we act, dress, talk, and live. Christians have been set apart from the world and our lives should reflect that.

We are holy and we are worthy because we are His so let’s start every morning reminding ourselves of this fact.

Have a great week and don't forget that you are wonderfully worthy and wholly holy!