This past weekend, our whole school (of 45 families, 80 kids) went camping! We had a fun time in the great outdoors, and a good learning & growing adventure for all! The temperatured dropped to a the chilly 40’s F (less than 5-7 deg Celsius) but it did not stop us from having fun!

On Saturday morning, I was asked to give a short devotion (from John 8:12, about Jesus, the light of the world) to all the kids. It was a fun challenge as I had to communicate to kids from from Kindergarten to middle school (14yrs old). I chose only 1 key focus, that ‘Truth alone does not set us free. It’s truth applied that sets us free.’ So while Jesus IS the light, our main responsibility is to follow the Light well, to walk in the Light, to obey Him. I got everyone involved in a little ‘mirroring game‘, which I used to illustrate the idea that to follow well, we need to observe well, listen well and be faithful in following how He leads us.

Thankful for how the Spirit spoke through His word, and through me. A number of folks (esp. parents) came up to say that my little devotion was concise and impactful (even for them – as grown-ups!) Praise be to God! Thank you Jesus for your leading and empowering.