Do you remember this song from VBS?
“My God is so big, so strong, and so mighty! There’s nothing my God cannot do!” When I sing those lyrics to my nephew, Emerson, he stops crying. He looks at me, and I can tell he’s listening. One day when he’s older, he’ll be able to sing along with me. Even though...
Let the little children come to Him
My little boy is just shy of 2 years old, but every day he hears the Gospel in our home from imperfect parents who know the power of the resurrection deeply. One of the greatest things my mom taught me was what her mom and her mom’s mom taught her: when you’re a...
Summer plans that make a difference
For many of us, summer means a well-deserved break from school, from structured schedules, and from colder temperatures. With holidays like the Fourth of July, it is a season of celebration, anticipation, and cookouts. As a child, some of my favorite memories come...
How VBS converted a priest and blessed a village
The Hindu priest walked up to the man preaching God’s Word … and asked if he could become a Christian. No one expected a miracle in the small Indian village that day. Christians from the local church had been praying the three-day Vacation Bible School would lead...
One shy, little girl changed how I see VBS
Papier-mâché picture frames. Songs about Jesus. Popsicles in plastic sleeves. Bible stories told by puppets. Artwork made from paper plates, yarn, and glue. These are a few of my “stand out” memories of attending Vacation Bible School. It was something I looked...
Every day, I try to live my life in such a way that I accomplish at least one thing that will outlive me and last for eternity.