Confession...

I must make an honest confession, after reading an article in "Rolling Stone" I am challenged, moved and insoired to take my calling, life & love for others to the next level.
I really admire and look up to Jamie Tworkowski and what he's doing. He is the heart and passion behind "To Write Love On Her Arms," and really hearing how he interacts and treats people reminds me of what we are called to do.
He is a man loved by thousands of people and yet when he is in the public, at concerts or a booth, he takes the time to interact, observe and give people the proper attention when they are talking to him. He notices the simple, little things when talking to people, never rushed and always smiles.

I believe that's what we're all called to do... "Love Others!" Through our smiles and positive attitudes, we bring a message, a hope that people need. Knowing what Jamie is doing reminds me that we can all do the same thing and have the same kind of impact.

Let us be people that others are drawn to!

Honesty is brutal...

... through that brutality though, is where genuine growth and spiritual development takes place.

I asked a number of questions to students at camp; how many of felt worthless, not valuable, unloved, like a failure... questions like that. Eyes closed, with a stern voice I asked students to be real and honest. Raising hands if that was the case in their hearts.

Hand after hand, up in the air, question after question hearts breaking, feelings and thoughts bringing down the tears.

HONESTY! It was brutal, painful & hard to hear, yet it allowed the human heart to be opened which invited God's love to take place of those old feelings/ lies.

"God didn't have time to make a nobody, only somebody."

Growth isn't always easy, it's uncomfortable, painful but the results of reaching deep inside to be honest with oneself is worth every ache it takes to grow.

A Choir of the Heart

This past weekend was our Winter Camp called 'Elevation' and it was absolutely wonderful. There's nothing better when hundreds of people gather to grow in relationships and grow closer to God.

Looking back, I can't help but smile at what was experienced and what was felt in the depths of my heart. Worship was extraordinary!!! Every session we had the privilege to be blessed by the band, but really looking at the details, I was blessed to be surrounded by people who whole heartedly gave it their all in worship to God. It was a beautiful sight; hands in the air, tears rolling down faces, hearts truly abandoned & crying out.

Every voice, every word came from the heart as we all joined together as one choir singing out, it truly was magical and such a beautiful experience.