Yeah God

Rejuvenating, refreshing, resolving. A retreat from the whirlwind of life is what I needed. Thank you. I had an amazing time at Great Oaks this weekend. Between the high ropes course, fishing, flag football, worship, teaching, and reflection, the Holy Spirit inundated our cabins and spoke through the voice of falling leaves. What a beautiful weekend to be in His kingdom!

Brandon (http://brownsquirrel.blogspot.com/) spoke about being in the presence, but missing the Spirit. How easily it is done. There are so many distractions we fill our lives with-cell phones, iPods, the internet, movies, TV, planes, trains, and automobiles, serving in 20 different aspects of ministry, etc. We are so concerned with the details (Martha) that we totally miss the one thing that matters (Mary). If only we could slow down, tear down the idols that consume us and focus on Him. What a difference it would make. Fill your mind with the Word, which brings you closer to God and satisfies. Filling your mind with media only leaves you wanting more.

Last night was the Converge conference at the civic center. It was so encouraging to see young people bring friends on their arms to hear about God, some for the first time. The music from The Afters, Pillar, and worship leaders from local churches was powerful. Jeff Schwarzentraub gave the message: everyone was intentionally brought into this world and into the civic center that night. They are loved. And they can be certain of where they will spend eternity if they just accept Jesus and give Him their lives. He then invited those who wanted to know Him to the front of the stage. At first, no one arose. Then a couple, then a few more, then dozens, then hundreds of people made their way through the crowd. Adults and kids began counseling and praying for those newborn in the Spirit. No doubt, the masses left that place with a new sense of hope, direction, and belonging. How great is the Lord!