Oh Sunday was a day filled with reminders of God’s love.

As we studied Luke 15, made a wonderfully messy slime craft, and remembered our sweet Ms. Paula, God gently reminded me that He never wastes a moment. Even in our grief, He is still working, still pursuing hearts, and still growing the seeds that were faithfully planted.

Some people leave a legacy from a stage. Others leave it around glue-covered tables, sparkling crafts, hallway laughter, and ordinary Sunday mornings spent faithfully pointing children to Jesus.

This is the story of my dear friend, Paula, whose quiet, joyful service changed countless lives and reminded me that the greatest impact is often made where few people are watching.

Before any of us knew what Sunday would bring, God was already preparing our hearts. Through four simple camp lessons, He reminded us that He is the Author of all things, salvation, truth, and joy. Looking back, I can see His providence so clearly. He was teaching us truths we would desperately need just hours later, proving once again that He never wastes a single moment.

Tomorrow our church leaves for CentriKid at Timbercreek. While the children are excited about the fun ahead, I’m praying for something even greater: that every child would experience the love of Jesus in a personal way.

One conversation. FiveO simple words. More than thirty years later, I still hear them.

As a child at Five Points, one faithful woman taught me that “patience is enduring without complaint.” I had no idea that lesson would stay with me for decades, shaping not only how I navigate life but how I love and serve children today. This is a story about the quiet, lasting impact of someone who faithfully pointed me to Christ and why investing in the next generation matters more than we may ever realize.

A reflection on 250 years of America—grace, sacrifice, and the everyday freedoms we often overlook.

As I reflected on Vacation Bible School this year, I realized it was about so much more than a week of activities. It was a reminder of God’s faithfulness through a year filled with transitions, goodbyes, new beginnings, and unexpected blessings. Looking back, I can see His hand in every leader, every person who served, every child, and every season of change. Nothing caught Him by surprise, and His goodness was evident every step of the way.

We don’t fill roles. We walk callings. And when people are placed where God has called them, ministry changes—for everyone involved.

A shoebox. A testimony. A simple invitation to serve. Looking back, I can see how God used each step to shape my faith, grow my family, and remind me that every act of obedience matters.

A woman approaching 100 years old recently gave me some simple advice:

“Life is going to be hard, and bad things might happen, but you keep going and keep pushing… and you need Jesus.”

Twenty-seven years of marriage has taught me she was right.