'Just Do It!'
This Summer, our theme is Just Do It. Im not trying to sell any shoes, athletic clothing or anything else. (Just in case you were wondering.) In fact, Im not talking about anything to do with pop culture or advertising executives or sports stars.
If thats the case, then why is that our theme? Because this is one of the most basic messages of Christianity. It is something that builds faith, motivates believers and can transform lives from fearful to fearless. Do you know how? Let me tell you a story
We had a teenager come to camp last summer. She signed up for our Evangelism Track and, as one of her final tests, had to share the Gospel with one of the full-time staff; she drew me. I sat down with her and listened politely to her presentation. Then - because it was training - I began to ask her some tough questions. She answered them easily
We finished a little early, so I asked her why she had chosen Evangelism out of all of the other options available to her. She explained to me about her home life; the problems in her family; and the changes her relationship with Jesus Christ had made in her life. In tears, she told me, My Mom needs to hear that message.
And it set me thinking I hav ...