It’s late. I should be in bed by now, but I feel like I should post an update on the blog.
So I’ve been in Durham, NC these past couple of days to attend Advance09, a conference on the resurgence of the local church. The line-up of speakers is nothing short of stellar and every message delivered so far has resonated strongly with every person in the audience, it feels like. God has really moved throughout the people here, me included.
Now let me be honest: I have no idea what I’m doing here. I actually tried to sell my ticket, but I had no takers so I ended up going anyway. I’m not a preacher or a ministry leader. I don’t really feel like I’m church-revitalizing-leadership material and I don’t even know if working for/with a church is in my future.
But as the couple next to me said, “You never know where the Lord is going to take you.”
More important than just expanding my repertoire of knowledge (which far exceeds my level of obedience), though, is that I leave here being a little closer to God than I was before.
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Thanks for being honest. I woudl've bought it in a second if I hadn't been in another country!
Haha, the sentiment is much appreciated. Getting to be at Advance09 also meant reconnecting with my old best friend from high school, so everything panned out quite nicely.
Also, best of luck to you in Mexico. I know ya'll are doing awesome work out there.
So what you're saying is… mission accomplished.
peace|dewde
In a roundabout way…maybe. Though I'm not entirely sure which mission you're referring to.