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Showing posts with label Catalyst. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Catalyst. Show all posts

Monday, October 10, 2011

CATALYST

Two days.  About ten major speakers.  Amazing interviews.  Fun activities.  Free gifts.  Heart-stirring worship!  Deepening relationships on our team.  Being strongly challenged! 

The title of the conference fits.  I am swimming with thoughts, ideas, and possibilities!  My vision of God's work has been magnified!  We are world-changers!

Too often, we see with limited perspective.  We think our impact is small.  We think we're hardly making a dent.

I recently discovered that this blog is being read by someone in Alaska and someone in Russia.  I had no idea!  I would have never dreamed...

God is orchestrating a world-wide force for change and renewal!  He will use those who make themselves available.  Are you available?

I desperately want what God wants.  I would give it all away and move wherever to be part of His dynamic purposes.  The center of His will - Yes!  An obedient servant - Yes!  A willing heart - Yes! 

In the most positive way, Lord, I say it for all to see:  WHATEVER!

Tuesday, October 4, 2011

FLYING

Did you hear about the nun who refused to fly?  Her reason:  Jesus said, 'Low, I am with you always!'

Tomorrow, I fly again.  I used to think flying was exciting;  now I really don't like to fly.  I seem to always end up with a headache (rare for me).  Plus, although it's faster than driving, it still takes a long time - especially with pre-flight, check-in times being so extensive.

In addition, I'm in a strange environment where I don't know all the rules.  Being searched and treated with suspicion is a new experience for me - every time.  I'm always afraid I'll be delayed and miss my flight.  The whole experience is anxiety producing!

I used to have a ball-cap that read:  "I'd rather be backpacking!" 

But, as I said, flying beats the 12+ hour drive to Atlanta all to pieces!  And the trip will be well worth it! 
  • I'll experience great worship with 12,000 young leaders.
  • I'll get to spend some time with Troy.
  • I'll hear at least twelve really great presenters.
  • I'll spend the time with eight of my favorite people.
  • I'll be in 80 degree weather for three days.
  • I'll take my last swim in 2011.
  • I'll be deeply stirred spiritually and creatively!
All-in-all, it's a more than fair trade-off!  CATALYST here I come!