A fun little trip...

I know it has been a little while since I have posted. Things have been nuts! I can't help but get pumped over the fact that God is doing so much around here. Day after day I have the privilege of hearing story after story of lives that are changed because of the power of God. I really believe that, for some reason, God has chosen this time to work specifically in this place to accomplish something big for His glory.

Since the last time I wrote, only 10 short days ago, I have been able to experience some amazing things. Last Sunday, for instance, I got to worship alongside thousands of other people at Continental Airlines Arena while being led by Chris Tomlin and Matt Redman. If that wasn't enough, one of my favorite speakers EVER, Louie Giglio, was there sharing the Word. What I love about him is that he always reminds me of just how huge our God is. Next time you're around me and you have a second to soak up some passion, just ask me to share about his message that night. It is still ringing in my heart a week later.

Yesterday was another awesome experience. One of the bands from Emergence and I took a trip to Eastern Christian High School in North Haledon, NJ. I was asked by a great friend, (the best man at my wedding) Adam Culp, to speak at their Chapel service and I was so pumped to bring along some of my fellow leaders from Emergence. It was a great experience, as it usually is. I love speaking to and worshiping with young people. Something about their passion and drive to change the world and the faith to believe that the world actually can be changed gets me pumped. The bite of jaded age hasn't yet reached them, and it is an awesome thing to be around. I'm (not so secretly) hoping we can join them on their retreat this fall and worship with them for a few days on end.

This weekend is the big Annual Meeting. While many people let out a groan at those words, I actually do love it. It is a time to celebrate and to be reconnected for another year. I also love getting together with those who are totally committed to God's work here--committed enough to show up! It should prove to be a great time--and these next years should prove to be big ones in the history of God's work up here on the hill.

Hope you're all having as great a week as I am!