Thank you to my first counselors

I realize that most of your reading this blog were non-existent in 1982. When you think of the 1980's you probably think of Atari, Madonna, leg warmers, pastel colors, Knight Rider and the A-Team. But for me, 1982 was life-changing. I was fortunate to be a Kanakuk kamper! It was my very first summer. My counselors were Randy from Texas Tech, and Steve from Kansas State. I've never forgotten them. I saw in these two guys an authentic love and friendship with Jesus. Their lives had direction, purpose beyond themselves, and freedom to be themselves! I was already a Christian, but I remember praying in my bunk one night, "God, if I didn't really ask you into my heart the first time, I really ask that you come into my life now. I want to be yours and live for you." My experience at Kamp that summer has defined who i am. That is, a man who seeks to live for Christ, by the power of the Holy Spirit and God's grace. I am forever indebted to Christ, and indebted to my counselors, and all at Kanakuk who "let their light shine." Because of this indebtedness, it is my joy and passion to live in such a way that demonstrates my gratitude.