Mumford and Sons

I have traveled two hours and will soon travel two more hours to see Mumford and Sons in Concert. You may be asking, "Who is that?". Well, I'm not really sure. I have heard five of their songs. They seem fun. They seem energetic. They seem like the type of music I like. So I'm going.

The funny thing is that I don't know much of their music. I don't know much about what they believe. I don't know anything about them. Yet, I am driving a total of four hours to see them.

A friend asked me to join her. That's why I am going. And admittedly, most of my motivation in going is because of her. But I wonder how much the church can learn from this.

A few things.

1. All it took was for her to ask and I was willing to drive four hours. (again, a bit drastic for a concert that I don't know anything about the artists.) What if inviting people to church was that easy? I was stopped this past week by one of my students parents who was shocked that his neighbors had agreed to join him at church this coming weekend. He said, "I was shocked, all I had to do was ask and they were very happy to join us." What if we simply asked those we came in contact with?

2. There is something energizing about concerts that are promoted well. There is something that causes people to drive several hours for concerts. Part of it is because there is passion involved with the artists and the fan base. What if we accepted the natural energy that comes with the Gospel? What if we quit pushing away from the contemporary culture and once again accepted the passion of the Gospel that we have lost in the name of "reverence" and being "set apart"?

Just a few thoughts.

Great Times!

I am so blessed!

As I type I am sitting with two of my best friends in the world. I'm just relaxing today. They are recording some music.... because thats what they do... And I am listening... because thats what I do. For about three hours now, I've been thinking about how incredibly blessed I am.

Here is why.

Yesterday I returned from a week of service in Maytown Kentucky with about 40 of the best students and adult leaders a youth pastor could ask for. I mean seriously. They are simply amazing. One student decided to follow Jesus... Clearly the high point of the week. I was also able to see some of the students really truly act like Christ. I am so proud and impressed by these students! There were no issues with the students that are even worth mentioning. It was simply an amazing week.

I have to say... its been a long year. I thought that being a year long intern would be much easier than it has been. There have been days where I felt I was on top of the world and then there are days that I felt like a bum. Its been hard living with a family and staying in their house, Simply because it makes me feel like a bum.

The good news is that Its almost over! The plan is to go full-time in June! That means that I can have my own place! Woo whoo!

I am blessed!

More than that, I am able to work with some of the best adults and youth in the world. After spending a week with them, I am convinced that this is the place where I need to be. I cannot wait to be settled. I cannot wait to see what God has in store!