by Jamie Jo Johnson | Jun 9, 2026 | Inspiration
Father’s Day! How blessed am I to have a dad who is so wonderful? He loves so BIG, so selflessly, and so non-stop! I am so grateful that I have had such a hero for a dad. But, as fantastic as my dad is, his love is nothing compared to the love of my Heavenly Father....
by Beth Wiebe | Jun 2, 2026 | Inspiration, Staff Spotlight
There are few roles in life as exciting, joyful, and heart-filling as being a grandmother. The moment you hold your grandchild for the first time, something profound shifts within your heart. Time seems to slow, perspective deepens, and love expands in ways you never...
by Joe White | May 26, 2026 | Inspiration, Staff Spotlight
Getting ready to open Kamp for the 101st time never gets old and never loses its excitement and anticipation. Helping provide a clear-cut path to The Cross has always been and will always be “as good as it gets” for me. Though this is summer 101 in the Ozark hills, it...
by Trish Barnes | May 19, 2026 | Inspiration, Staff Spotlight
Let’s just name it: motherhood did not get easier when they got older. It just got… louder, quieter, deeper, and somehow more confusing all at once. My momma used to always say, “Little kids, little problems… big kids, big problems,” and I never fully understood...
by Jamie Jo Johnson | May 12, 2026 | Inspiration, Staff Spotlight
Another reason why the beginning of May was so special for me was that we got to celebrate my great-grandmother, Pardner. Many of you know Pardner as “The Flower Lady” because she would boat across Lake Taneycomo every morning, climb up the old trail, and water all of...
by Jamie Jo Johnson | May 5, 2026 | Inspiration, Staff Spotlight
Early May has always been special for me. Of course, the excited anticipation of Kamp being just around the corner has been a part of my life forever, but before the gates would open, I always got to celebrate my mom. Yes, Mother’s Day is always the second...