Raising kids with a Purpose

One of the great joys of being a leader here at kamp, is the fact that we get to help impact lives for the Lord. Personally for me, nothing is more exciting than being able to help grow others to live life with a purpose. It's the Great Commission that Jesus spoke of in Matthew 28. We are about the business of making leaders who grab a Kingdom Vision and pass that on to others.

One of my favorite people to ever walk through the gates of Kwest is Adam Barnett. An energetic, all smiles, never stop having fun character and personality, allows him to influence literally thousands of kids and college students in the Norman area as he works with Journey church.

I couldn't help myself after I read a recent blog entry of his on raising kids. He and his wife Andrea, have just been blessed with a new life, adding to their already busy schedule. Here is what he wrote:
Person vs. Purpose
I got an encouraging email from a friend the other day that said she was praying for Andrea and me as we continue to learn about parenting. She said something very profound that has challenged me and consumed me since the moment I read it: "Don't raise a person; raise a purpose." I've thought a lot more about this and here are a few things I've thought of:

Raising a person leads to fear. Raising a purpose promotes boldness and courage.

Raising a person limits creativity. Raising a purpose promotes dreaming wildly.

Raising a person is ownership. Raising a purpose is knowing what belongs to the Lord.

Raising a person creates worry. Raising a purpose is to fully trust the Lord.

Raising a person is to define a future. Raising a purpose allows freedom and choice.

Raising a person is selfish. Raising a purpose is to promote God's desires.

Raising a person is defined. Raising a purpose keeps one open to the Holy Spirit.

Raising a person requires plans. Raising a purpose requires following God's direction.

Raising a person can be done alone. Raising a purpose requires the body of Christ.

Raising a person is stressful. Raising a purpose is to be filled with the joy of the Lord.

Raising a person is boring. Raising a purpose is full of anticipation!

Raising a person can be done with luck. Raising a purpose requires prayer.

Raising a person lacks purpose. Raising a purpose promises a fruitful life!

... So, Lord, help Andrea and I (and those around us who love Ellie) to raise more than just a person, but a daughter with a purpose to shake things up in this world! Amen.


And I say "amen" too!

Home is Always Nice

I believe the best part of traveling with Kanakuk is the part that comes when we get to go back home. There is nothing better than coming off a week of traveling than to roll back into the drive way and see my family.

After traveling in Texas and enjoying one of my best weeks of trail, it was still more exciting to see my family, sit at the dinner table and talk, and kick back on the couch with the fire going.

This past weekend, Mike had 3 scrimmages up in Springfield. My brother came down with his family to see Weston and Mike play. Incidentally, they open their season next weekend in St. Louis. Basketball is here!

Don't get me wrong. College Station and Waco were great this past week. I loved slamming a Freebirds burrito and thoroughly enjoyed some Double Dave's pizza rolls (I even grabbed some Layne's chicken fingers). Traveling was sweet, but it doesn't come close to being at home with my own family and Beth's home cookin...it's always nice.

Klife Waco Style

I vote Allen Befort and Erin Groth the two best Klife leaders of all time. They are possibly not only the best team, but the most perfect fit to be dynamic leaders for kids who come to Klife.

I stopped by the other day for the Kamp Movie Tour and they hosted us at the Klife center. It was fun to see them in action with kids, families, and their staff. They have some good things going right now and it's fun to see the Lord working.

If you are ever near Waco, be sure to stop in and check out their ministry and work with kids (not to mention staff volunteers....I heard a rumor that they have 60 college students that want plug in and help, but again, that's just a rumor).

Baylor and Waco were good to us. We had ton's of interviews despite Pigskin happening. By the way, Andrew Gilbert performed last night on stage, singing and dancing. I can't wait to watch the YouTube video on that one