"When I Grow Up..."

Fresh air is always such a welcome surprise. That first delicious gulp reminds you of how long it's been since you have really breathed. Being led by our students - our family - our kids in authentic, inspiring, life-changing worship was a breath of fresh air to me this weekend. I don't know whether i enjoyed being a worshiper, or a parent, or a pastor more - probably all three at the same time with equal joy.

We've loved having student led worships for years now... and every year HAS been truly wonderful, but there has been to some degree a sense of "herding cats" through the process. There was always a little bit of coaching, some encouraging and preparing, even some ring leading needed to guide everyone through the experience. But not so this year. Actually, I LEARNED more than i "helped." This group of students and each INDIVIDUAL student, without exception, embodied an amazing and refreshing blend of maturity, passion, excellence, godliness and FUN.

So this weekend i decided, when i grow up, i wanna be just like them...