Sarah Hurt is the Director of Camp DeSoto. She grew up playing in the woods of Lookout Mountain, swimming in Little River, and spending her summers as a DeSoto camper. She loves good stories, twinkle lights, her dogs Pippin & Posey, and Camp DeSoto girls most of all.
A person who has good thoughts cannot ever be ugly. You can have a wonky nose and a crooked mouth and a double chin and stick-out teeth, but if you h...
Draw a crazy picture, Write a nutty poem, Sing a mumble-grumble song, Whistle through your comb. Do a loony-goony dance 'Cross the kitchen floor, ...
Today we celebrate the Epiphany - the day the wise men came to see Jesus. The word “epiphany” comes from two Greek words that mean “to shine upon.” S...
"Dear old world," she murmured, "You are very lovely, and I am glad to be alive in you."
I love celebrating the first day of a brand new year. It’s like taking out a clean white sheet of paper to draw a picture on or opening a brand new j...
I thought you might like this Advent poem as much as I do. It’s written by Sally Lloyd-Jones, the author of the Jesus Storybook Bible. I wish we cou... read more
I want to walk as a child of the light; I want to follow Jesus. God set the stars to give light to the world; The star of my life is Jesus. In him ...
Do you need a dance party study break? Are you looking to liven up your carpool with some festive tunes? Need a soundtrack to your Christmas cookie ... read more
I am the voice of one, one crying out in the wilderness: 'Make straight (make straight) the way of the Lord! Make straight (make straight) the way ...
Dear Little Flock,
You've been stumbling around, like people in a dark room. But into the darkness, a bright Light will shine! It will chase away all the shadows, like sunshine.
A little baby will be born. A Royal Son. His mommy will be a young girl who doesn't have a husband. His name will be Emmanuel, which means “God has come to live with us.” He is one of King David's children's children's children. The Prince of Peace...
Yes, the Rescuer will come. Look for him. Watch for him. Wait for Him. He will come! I promise.
“I want to do something splendid...
something heroic or wonderful that won't be forgotten after I'm dead.
I don't know what, but I'm on the watch for it and mean to astonish you all someday.”
This week I got to hold a Camp DeSoto girl’s baby girl. She squirmed and giggled and delighted us all. And as I squeezed her little self to mine I ...