Oh, the People You Meet!

Our time at LiFest has been awesome! (I know, that is such a youth ministry word. Oh well.) Jen, Allie, and I have met some truly amazing people. We've bonded with Noell and Dan from the band "Reilly," I've prayed with Caleb from the band "Sevenglory," talked with Michael Tait from the "Newsboys," Chris the bass player and Mark, the lead singer from "Casting Crowns," and even spoke briefly with Rev. Jim Wallis. All of those people have amazing gifts, and they are using them for the glory of God. What makes our experience at LiFest complete, though, is the meetings I've had with all the wonderful people that are here camping, working, and volunteering. They may not be on stage like the people I've mentioned, but they do have something in common with the "on-stage" folks. They all have a heart for Jesus. It shines through in their conversations, their smiles, and their enthusiasm. No they are not "on-stage," but they are using their gifts to serve God in their churches and communities. This has been a great picture of God's Kingdom...God's people joining together for worship, for fellowship, for inspiration, all in the name of Jesus. Amen.