This week I saw my kids and grand kids for a day or so at the camp my son-in-law has responsibility for overseeing. Walking around the grounds it brought back memories of my childhood attending the youth camps in Alabama. They were telling me of the crazy games that they play. I am telling you the emphasis here is on "crazy". It is nuts. We would never have been allowed to play games like those and I think I am happy about that. The facilities and resources that are provided for them are astounding especially when I compare them against what my generation had. I was happy for them and just a little bit jealous there had not been some of these things in my day.

However, in listening to their account of the first week of camp one thing has not changed. Youth Camp remains a place where young people come and genuinely get in touch with God. Their lives are still changed in the atmosphere that is created there. For that, I am truly grateful.

It reminded me that no matter where I am, or what circumstances I find myself in, He never changes. The times may change, the resources may be different, the technology may change the style and look of the presentation, but Jesus does not change. Nor does His power to arrest our hearts and speak a word of comfort or challenge.

When it comes to the work of the Holy Spirit in our lives, the old line is absolutely true. "The more things change the more they stay the same."

Thank God!