Well, it's almost 1 a.m. on Saturday morning now. We made the 525-mile bus trip back to Virginia's Shenandoah Valley from Atlanta, Georgia, arrriving safely about 11 p.m. God's favor is so appreciated. I'm still up just reflecting on the goodness of the Lord.
The Passion 2013 Gathering ended at about 1:30 p.m. on Friday and praise be to our Lord, over $3 million was raised over these past four days to help end human slavery in our modern times.
Louie Giglio, founder of Passion in 1997, was the final keynote speaker of the gathering. While the whole message seemed spot-on with Scripture to me, one "breath-taking" line from his message I hope to never forget:
Worship is giving back to God His breath!
Think about it. We were spiritually dead but He gave to us eternal life, so when we worship Him, there is no more simple or profound way to define what worship is than human beings gladly giving back to Holy God the breath of Life He generously gave to us.
Deo Volente -- Whatever God Wants!
Grateful
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Saturday, January 5, 2013
Wednesday, January 2, 2013
Passion Gathering Atlanta 2013 - Day #1
Yesterday, it was my joy to drive the church bus for a second year in a row to Atlanta, Georgia, USA, for the Passion Gathering of 18-25 year-old Jesus-seekers. We have 15 here this year and the opening ceremonies last evening in the Georgia Dome placed our LORD JESUS high in our midst. Worshipping THE KING OF KINGS with some 60,000 others has to be a foretaste of what Heaven will be like.
Though it was a downpour of rain, that did not dampen our spirits as we walked 20 minutes to the event site. It was like being baptized afresh and anew before coming to worship THE LORD OF ANGEL ARMIES.
Louie Giglio, founder of Passion, spoke direct and inspirational words from the prophet Ezekiel, the Gospel according to Mark, and The Revelation of Jesus Christ. He kept saying, "God wants to do immeasurably more through us for His glory!"
Thanks for your prayers, as this young generation is proving by their presence here at Passion, that they are The Jesus Generation!!!
Here's the LIVE Streaming Link for Passion 2013. Join in by clicking below:
Click here: Passion 2013 :: Live Stream
Deo Volente -- Whatever God Wants!
Grateful
Though it was a downpour of rain, that did not dampen our spirits as we walked 20 minutes to the event site. It was like being baptized afresh and anew before coming to worship THE LORD OF ANGEL ARMIES.
Louie Giglio, founder of Passion, spoke direct and inspirational words from the prophet Ezekiel, the Gospel according to Mark, and The Revelation of Jesus Christ. He kept saying, "God wants to do immeasurably more through us for His glory!"
Thanks for your prayers, as this young generation is proving by their presence here at Passion, that they are The Jesus Generation!!!
Here's the LIVE Streaming Link for Passion 2013. Join in by clicking below:
Click here: Passion 2013 :: Live Stream
Deo Volente -- Whatever God Wants!
Grateful
Friday, January 6, 2012
PASSION 2012 -- Final Day
Well, we made it safely back to Virginia from Georgia. The journey was delightful from beginning to end. When the Lord assembles a group, you can know the chemistry will be miraculous. The Passion Gathering was a God-Thing, for sure. I was totally humbled to just serve the Lord and these young believers of Jesus.
Because it's about 1 a.m. as I am making this post and because I was the bus driver and am somewhat wondrously weary, let me just close with a few details about the Final Day of Passion 2012:
(1) Louie Giglio, The Passion Gathering Founder, shared a heartwarming closing message. He basically affirmed a message I share all the time with people. In my own words: "No matter what your age, get over searching for God's will. Just become God's will, and now!"
(2) The NASCAR rookie who won the Daytona 500 in 2011 on his 20th birthday, Trevor Bayne, was introduced as an attendee of the Passion Gathering. Louie told how Trevor gave glory to God after his win and then later when he had to miss races because of Lyme's disease continued to give God glory. The young congregation was reminded that they do not have to wait to speak for the Lord. 20-year-old Trevor Bayne didn't wait! When given the opportunity he was bold as a witness of His Lord.
(3) Also, the 40,000-plus, 18-25-year-olds raised -- drum roll please -- 2 1/2 million dollars in three days to help prevent and to begin to bring an end to human slavery around the world. In addition to that, another giver inspired by the generosity and sacrifice of the Passion attendees gave $500,000. So,yes, your math is correct -- $3 million raised to hopefully bring that 27 million slaves around the world number down, one freed slave at a time! May the Lord be glorified!
(4) The Passion attendees also brought towels and socks for the homeless to Atlanta. Last count I heard there was about 25,000 towels and even more socks, even blankets came in though they were not requested. The stacks of these items in the Georgia Dome foyers were unbelievable to see. Teamwork really does make the dream work!
Please keep praying and thanks for following us along the Passion 2012 journey on my blog. I hope the photos have helped to encourage you as well.
Ephesians 6:19 (GWT) -- Also pray that God will give me the right words to say. Then I will speak boldly when I reveal the mystery of the Good News.
Deo Volente -- Whatever God Wants!
Grateful
Because it's about 1 a.m. as I am making this post and because I was the bus driver and am somewhat wondrously weary, let me just close with a few details about the Final Day of Passion 2012:
(1) Louie Giglio, The Passion Gathering Founder, shared a heartwarming closing message. He basically affirmed a message I share all the time with people. In my own words: "No matter what your age, get over searching for God's will. Just become God's will, and now!"
(2) The NASCAR rookie who won the Daytona 500 in 2011 on his 20th birthday, Trevor Bayne, was introduced as an attendee of the Passion Gathering. Louie told how Trevor gave glory to God after his win and then later when he had to miss races because of Lyme's disease continued to give God glory. The young congregation was reminded that they do not have to wait to speak for the Lord. 20-year-old Trevor Bayne didn't wait! When given the opportunity he was bold as a witness of His Lord.
(3) Also, the 40,000-plus, 18-25-year-olds raised -- drum roll please -- 2 1/2 million dollars in three days to help prevent and to begin to bring an end to human slavery around the world. In addition to that, another giver inspired by the generosity and sacrifice of the Passion attendees gave $500,000. So,yes, your math is correct -- $3 million raised to hopefully bring that 27 million slaves around the world number down, one freed slave at a time! May the Lord be glorified!
(4) The Passion attendees also brought towels and socks for the homeless to Atlanta. Last count I heard there was about 25,000 towels and even more socks, even blankets came in though they were not requested. The stacks of these items in the Georgia Dome foyers were unbelievable to see. Teamwork really does make the dream work!
Please keep praying and thanks for following us along the Passion 2012 journey on my blog. I hope the photos have helped to encourage you as well.
Ephesians 6:19 (GWT) -- Also pray that God will give me the right words to say. Then I will speak boldly when I reveal the mystery of the Good News.
Deo Volente -- Whatever God Wants!
Grateful
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