Words or action?

Here’s a thought. What happens if we really embrace a “book of James” style faith… one that goes beyond just doctrine as a measuring stick or list of distinctives and statements… and journeys towards the Word of God dwelling richly within us, so that we might show Christ to the world, and so that the world will know us by the way we love one another… I’m excited just thinking about that!

Last post from the Arts Conference

We had a MARVELOUS last day at Willow, hearing a couple of speakers who really inspired us to go out there and create for God. I especially was moved by Francis Chan’s talk, which reminded us not to rely on ourselves, but on the Holy Spirit to change lives. Also, this morning I was introduced to the music of a REMARKABLE young lady named Kendall Payne. I haven’t been so impressed with a songwriter since Rich Mullins. She is an amazing talent, and you ought to check out her music.

Willow Arts Conference 1: Getting there…

Well, we made it safely. Had a great time in the car riding and watching a great video together.

That’s a photo of us watching TV in the Suburban. We had a smooth ride and with less construction in Chicago than last year it was a lot faster than we thought it would be. Once we got into Chicago, the weather was really great! Here’s the Sears Tower from the car. More tomorrow…

Going Places…

I got a chance to fly a LOT this month… four planes in two days… Yuk. It was really interesting watching all the people hurrying by and wondering where they were all going… Some on vacation, some on business, some for some event either happy or sad. We’re all going some place a lot of the time, and when we arrive we are too often thinking about where we are going to be trying to get to next. I wonder how different it would be if we just took one day and didn’t wear a watch or look at a clock or go anywhere or accomplish anything… I bet the world would keep turning… Seems like God had that idea when he gave us the Sabbath. We SO need to slow down in this world, and we say that, but we keep going at this amazing pace, don’t we…