.... and that was only the first day :c)
though i have to admit.. driving up to the church the first day and walking in and seeing this... was overwhelming
yes... an escalator.. so the first couple of moments was really overwhelming.. but it made it a little easier when 15 minutes later.. after asking God to meet a worship leader from Arlington, Va... i met this guy..
this is how our conversation went..
me: you came here alone too?
richard: yeah, where you from?
me: DC, Arlington, VA area. you?
richard: reeeeaaallly?? me too
me:.... weird...
so we hung out for most of the time in the conference and hope to connect when i get back to Arlington, Va...
But it was a great time of reflection, and affirmation from God that this is where i'm supposed to be... which was great...
The closing time Francis Chan...
reminded us that no matter how much we can excel.. there is still more to what us as humans can do... We have the power of the Holy Spirit that can be given to us, and if thats not there.. .then theres no point.. That really (along with a lot of other points, including meeting brian mclaren..) stuck out to me... i pray we all dont forget where our true powers come from... Francis talked about butterflies who crawl around in the dirt.. you ever seen those?. yeah.. me neither.. but Francis pointed out that sometimes, the Church and Christians are like that.. not knowing that they are different, and that we can fly... so i invite you guys.. to fly... unabashedly, and fearlessly fly...
so now i'm here in cali.. my brother reading kailey a bed time story.. me missing the girl a bit... but still having a great and relaxing time.. i spent the most part of today napping, and sitting on a ledge outside with an amazing view while reading Chans book "crazy love" (which i highly reccomend)... this time will be good here...
May we all see the blessings of God and give those blessings back to Him
Much Love,
joe mikey mapa
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