This Summer

My dad and me with some of my brothers.

4 Kids

Summer is almost here. For me it means driving around the country seeing my wonderful kids and their families. It also means speaking in some boys and girls camps. The best part of all is that I get to spend more time with my fabulous wife, Darlene.

What does summer mean to you? When I was a boy, I got to run around all day and play with my brothers. We did our chores first thing in the morning so that the rest of the day could be ours. Mostly, I just wasted summer.

I want to encourage you to make your summer count for God. I know that you will have some vacation time with your family, but look for ways to serve God and others all summer this year. Maybe you could earn some money to give to missions, or help a neighbor with yard work for free. At the least, you can help around your house. Make this summer fun, but make it count too. I know you can do it. If you want to be great in God's kingdom, learn to be the servant of all.