and so what we have learned applies to our life today

and God has a lot to say in his book!!
(i miss the old days of veggie tales, what can i say)

i had one fantastic weekend full of laughing till my stomach hurt, singing till my face was perma-smiling as i sang, praying for our generation of young adults, hearing from God, getting confused and feeling at home.

let me just say that leadership retreats are the best idea EVER for churches! i love the community, the encouragement, the laughter and the accountability. i love getting excited, challenged and built up together.

i also love the prophetic. what a crazy fantastic dynamic community and faith building gift of the Spirit! i learned that God uses others to speak into our lives. i learned that God cares about me right now, and sees where i'm at. i am learning that i must trust him. sounds trite, but if i don't trust him, i will not move forward from where i am. i learned that i am very very selfish. very very prideful. i also learned that God is full of empowering grace and second chances. i learned that God is willing to look past my imperfections to my heart. and i learned that God's heart is for me.