A presidential election is approaching. But as I try to summon the energy and imagination to pray into it, my heart keeps taking me in another direction.

In thinking of Michael this week, I made an embarrassing realization. I never made an effort to see what Mike needed or if there was anything a Sunday school teacher could do to better engage with autistic children. I didn’t move to make myself more aware. Could I make my classroom more comfortable for him? Could I introduce activities that would serve his strengths and likes? Could I be more aware of his sensory triggers and the paths to restoring his peace?

August begins with our “Seekers in Sneakers” vacation Bible school and moves quickly toward the first days of school.