What an incredibly busy but fabulous time it has been over the past few weeks. Christmas was a blast as we did much celebrating around here, lifting Jesus high and proclaiming His goodness and reclaiming His special day! The time we spent away was refreshing and much needed. Very rarely do we take things in small doses and I have to say we all overdosed on laughter!! There are some funny people around here and I'm talking bend over with the tears squirting out of your eyes and laughing just as hard later when it comes back to your mind. I'm so glad God loves laughter and is the giver of much joy!! Actually had one of those mornings and it was much needed!! Eddie and I are definitely sleep deprived at this point but honestly I don't think either of us are missing it. Since the kids came home from school and John got out we have stayed up much too late at night just squeezing out every moment we have with them. Only problem is they turn around and sleep til lunch and we are still up early. Lack of sleep continued as we went with our MBC students to Passion 2012 with the cherry on top being that Michael and Chrissie brought their students and we got to worship along with them. That's probably an entirely new blog post but just let me say I've been to many conferences, conventions, retreats, camps, call em what you want...never been to anything like Passion. Many times I sat and just tried to grasp it and wrap my mind around it. 45,000 students ages 18-25 gathered to worship Jesus, and oh my soul, do they know how to worship. I'm talking wreckless abandon, don't care who's looking, kind of worship. I was one big goosebump with my heart pounding so hard at times I wondered if I would survive. I couldn't quit looking around thinking what a mighty force they are and if even a small fraction goes away with that much passion, what a work God will do. Yes, I know it's a spiritual high time. And there were probably those that were there last year on fire and fizzled out during the year deciding to cycle back into a stronghold of sin again just like I've seen many others do after spiritual high times. But I know God's arms are long and He never lets go even if we try to get away. I'm praying that each and every one will hold fast to what God did in their life last week and it will only be the beginning of what He is going to do in them and through them. Definitely a precious time that Eddie and I got to enjoy with all of our kids and our church kids who stay heavy on our hearts as well.
State of the Church was awesome. If you're a MBC member, check it out online. EXCITING days ahead for us as a church!! I've been about to burst waiting for Eddie to share it all! I have no idea the specifics of what 2012 holds for us as a church or as a family but I'm resting in His great love for us all and knowing that there won't be one moment we walk alone or celebrate alone.
A few pics added, hope you enjoy!
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