July 3 – “I’m a Nut 2011: Day Seven”

Heading home to serve, no less PK each of us did bless King of Kings always with us Missions topped eight thousand plus   Stopped for lunch at Dairy Queen Fireworks like Cody's never seen Dee got rattlesnake in a cup Carson pointed a bazooka   Saw dust devils from the van And a rainbow, wow!  God can! Subway supper – woops!  No bread Back to Dairy Queen instead   Darkness fell still miles to go And time seems to move so slow At one-thirty we pulled in Arlington - now that's a win   Ended up as we began Breakfast burritos, oh man Fruit and fruit loops and the rest Cary and Kay Lynn, you're the best   Mike, he then put blinders on Focus, Gang, we're headed home Casting Crowns and some Down Here As we dozed, played in our ear   Final gas stop Huntsville town No DQ, but Subway found Finally home 'bout three p.m. Family, friends, good to see them   What to take home from this week? Make it more than just no sleep Go beyond the drama mess Move on past the selfishness   Think instead, What can I do? To make my first concern, well, you Love God first, then intersect Love each other – that's CONNECT!   Proverbs 16:33 says, "The lot is cast into the lap, but its every decision is from the Lord."   Father, thank you that nothing this week happened by accident.  Amen.

July 2 – “I’m a Nut 2011: Day Six”

Last full day is in the blocks So Jennifer, stay off those rocks! Jimmy get up out of bed PK will sit on your head   How to treat those who hurt me They deserve my enmity But to follow Jesus' lead I treat them as he did me   Laser tag was Carson's call Mel and Sydney played paint ball Rita drove to watch the war Then got lost, she went too far   Volleyballers made a name Clear to semi-final game Then came the mega-relay zoo Our younger teams were one and two   Four man push ups, chugging cokes Through the hoop, no bones were broke Cheering, laughing, muddy ground Lots of photos all around   Girls were gorgeous, guys stepped light On our final worship night Offering to God we bring As Chloe and the choir sing   Proverbs 16:32 says, "Better a patient man than a warrior, a man who controls his temper than one who takes a city."   Father, give Mike and the other counselors an extra dose of patience.  Amen.

July 1 – “I’m a Nut 2011: Day Five”

It's midweek of our camp quest Jenn and Carson need more rest Sydney reads her heaven book Jim gets his computer look   Lunch today was special treat Mike's lemon drop was not so sweet Lora's tongue retained its blue Her jelly bean, alas, she spewed   Trey had good, then nasty one Melissa's sour one lasted long Randy spit one on her shirt Cody swallowed skunk and dirt   Sydney soured early on Casey said just bring it on Sweet for April, Travis, too Rita snorted one, woo hoo!   Then came track times, they're so fun Jason got all wet, he's done For a horse our Jenn played vet Trey some battleball did get   Demetrius got photography Carson's back, he feels peachy "Pay me" Lora to Trav said In that card game she's ahead   We are called to do good things 'Specially in our Christian rings Aim at Jesus, not at sin And the Word you must stay in   At our special church group time You prayed for me!  That was fine Then the nightlife trash can band Give Chloe and Jase a hand   Proverbs 16:31 says, "Gray hair is a crown of splendor; it is attained by a righteous life."   Father, I don't know how righteous my life has been, but I like my gray hair.  Amen.

June 30 – “I’m a Nut 2011: Day Four”

What's my purpose? Glorify How? By know, obey, enjoy (Forever!) God's "do not's" are best for you And the "do's" best for you too   Casey, Jase, Demetrius Heard baby woodpeckers fuss Want to hear those tiny peeps? Go out there and hug the tree   Last night Carson gave Jim the creeps And Jennifer cheered in her sleep Chloe's eyebrows wave no doubt Hey, Jason, keep that creature out   Randy, your shirt's not the same As PK's of superman fame Cody did it, Jenn did too Played around in messy goo   Randy bravely challenged Mike To a real live mountain hike Plodded slowly on up there Three or four times stopped for air   All around him – Jason, Dee, April, Casey, Taylor, Whee! Momma Chris and Rita, hey! And leaning on his stick, PK   Jimmy, his guitar all tuned Raised missions money as he crooned Doppelganger must be true Lora found her twin, who knew   God's the top authority He uses it to care for me   I must obey and right away It costs too much me no to say   Funny times abounded so Like when Lora had to go Or when all around the grounds Strains of I'm a Nut did sound   Proverbs 16:25 says, "There is a way that seems right to a man, but in the end it leads to death."   Father, awaken a sense of purpose in the kids this week.  Amen.

June 29 – “I’m a Nut 2011: Day Three”

Travis rarked on Mike and Jen Brought waffles to the both of them Casey found woodpecker's nest Then came Bible study fest   How to feel toward the lost What you do to count the cost How should we for lost ones pray Then it comes to what we say   Hiking free time is the way For Casey, Carson, Jason and Trey First day's track times spread us out Horses, bikes, percussion shouts   Here's how God loves the lost one It's re - con – ci – li – a - tion Done through pro - pi - ti - a - tion So we'll get glo – ri - fi – ca - tion   Tonight our favorite cartoons Came to life around the room April had power puff hair PK's superman was there   Ninja turtles, Wolverine Inspector Gadget too was seen Jason fans were all the rage When he stacked cups up on the stage   Proverbs 16:24 says, "Pleasant words are a honeycomb, sweet to the soul and healing to the bones."   Father, help these guys get it this week.  Amen.

June 28 – “I’m a Nut 2011: Day Two”

What a great I'm a nut day Cool outside 'neath sunrise ray The girls' attempt to wake 'fore me Fell just short, take that Chloe   Sydney shared her hat with me When we left for Mickey D's So alike in things they lack Is Taylor Jill for Jason's Jack?   Spider crawled upon my neck Creeping to give me a peck Rita smacked it with her shoe My hearing aid went flying too   With a flurry we arrived For pics, t-shirts, and food – alive Fourteen hundred students there Warned about encroaching bears   Landon's pastor, band is fine This week will be one good time Played the bean game it was tough Some folks just don't get enough   Proverbs 16:23 says, "A wise man's heart guides his mouth, and his lips promote instruction."   Father, thank you for the wise ones who are here to direct these kids.  Amen.

June 27 – “I’m a Nut 2011: Day One”

I'm a Nut – Centrifuge 2011   I'm an acorn, small and round Lying on the cold, hard ground Everyone walks over me That is why I'm cracked, you see   Chorus: I'm a nut.  I'm a nut.  I'm a nut.  I'm a nut.  I'm a nut.        Called myself on the telephone Just to see if I was home Asked me out for a little date Picked me up about half past eight   Took me out to the movie show Stayed too late and said let's go Took my hand and led me out      Drove me home and gave a shout   Plans began for this event Facebook posts received and sent Will Randy's suitcase hold all her clothes? Will Lora out herself in girlie girl mode?   Met at seven, drivin' by eight We're three down, but now can't wait Mainland gang ate burritos Shipley's fixed our hunger woes   Mike's exit count was off a bit Count again, again he missed Demetrius stepped up you see Said, "Don't we still pick up Casey?"   Vans all loaded, photos fine On the road, it's not yet nine Rita spilled coffee on her back Dampened Kelly's laptop sack   Test on DQ's history When did ice cream go dilly? Franchise markets make a loop Gatesville, Texas, has beep-boop   Thor is Trav's super hero For Taylor that's too much info For Mama Chris it's Underdog And Spiderman's Lora's heart throb   Temp in Lubbock one sixteen Hotter than we've ever seen Saw old friends from long ago Philips fam and Kim, you know   Carson's bug body was best Trey put Cody's three's to test April's scarfed down just ice cream Meta cue ni lee a sheem   Pk taught some crazy games Buglegs, blobs, and blips their names Jim and Jimmy played some songs Then to bed this day was long   Proverbs 16:22 says, "Understanding is a fountain of life to those who have it, but folly brings punishment to fools."   Father, help these kids come to understand you so they can have your life.  Amen.