Staying Strong and Standing Firm

Most of the time, I don't like paperwork.



Following the closing of kamp and a short vacation, I came back to stacks of papers on my desk. One particular pile was several inches high and needed my attention. To be honest, I would rather be out on the courts teaching kampers about free throws and the verse of the day than sitting in my chair shuffling through papers.



I help oversee the safety of all of our kamps during the summer operation. I have now for over 25 years. Trust me, I have seen my fair share of reports, studies, and even safety tickets (email me if you want to hear more about that area). They make wonderful stacks of paper and make me wonder how many trees were sacrificed to make it all happen.



But not this pile. This one was different. The pile that was several inches high sitting square in the middle of my desk was a stack of letters. They were from kampers....kampers who were writing to tell me how they are doing with their year long Bible Study. Trust me...I was eager to tackle this mound and be blessed.



Every year thousands of kampers choose to sign up for Victors Crown and Champions Walk Bible study. They commit to reading their Bible daily and staying on track with memory work, application, and accountability. It may be one of the best kept secrets of our ministry.



Helping kids stay connected to the Word of God, applying it's principles, and having local accountability gets all of us here in Kuk Land excited to come to the office. It's what we dream will happen post summertime when everyone goes home for the year: they keep going and they stay strong.



From little towns where no Klife clubs exist, all the way across the ocean to places like France, I signed letters and wrote encouragement to kampers who are fighting to live out the I'm Third life at home, school, and with friends. It's not easy, but I sure am proud of those who are getting it done.



My hats off to you who are choosing to live out your faith back home. Be bold. Be strong. Know that we are proud of you and your journey.