Here it is! My official wrap-up of the 2009 Life Teen Training Conference!
The short story: it was awesome!
The longer story: We had a great time, made new friends, learned a lot, had a lot of fun, grew spiritually and ate wonderful food, all while staying in a great place.
The longest story:
SUNDAY
Carrie and I flew into [...]
Archive for June, 2009
29 Jun
LTTC 2009
28 Jun
Homily by Deacon Greg Kandra in NY
Happy 13th Sunday in Ordinary Time! (that’s a quote from my Dad who has been known to start his children’s stories with that).
Deacon Greg, who writes The Deacon’s Bench, posted his homily for this weekend and it is lovely. Please go read it.
A small preview:
Fr. Tim Vakoc. Dr. Jerri Nielsen They never starred on television, [...]
26 Jun
Quick Takes
1. I realize it is probably mean to have a countdown to Arizona and then not tell about the trip. An update is coming. I PROMISE. Look for it Monday. I hope.
2. The reason I haven’t done it yet is that I am packing and moving. And that is exhausting.
3. Next time I move, someone [...]
24 Jun
Praise and Worship Wednesday: Sing Alleluia
Today’s song is Sing Alleluia by Jennifer Knapp and Mac Powell
17 Jun
Praise and Worship Wednesday: Carry My Cross
I decided to share some praise and worship music with each Wednesday. Start the day right.
Today: Carry My Cross by Third Day
14 Jun
Arizona!
We’re on our way to Arizona!
Here’s my current favorite song by Matt Maher:
With one voice the Angels sing;
songs that make creation ring
Prophets hear and call us
to live in spirit and in truth
Father Yahweh, Elohim;
voice of thunder, spirit wind
Breathe on me your very life;
Grace will make the darkness bright
Word of God enthroned,
dwell [...]
13 Jun
Countdown to AZ: 1
We leave tomorrow!
Today’s song: Empty and Beautiful.
My past won’t stop haunting me
In this prison there’s a fight between
Who I am and who I used to be
This thorn in my side is a grace
For because of it the flesh and blood of God
Was offered in my place, my place
You fought the fight [...]
12 Jun
Countdown to AZ: 2
2 more days! Todays Matt Maher song is:
Great Things
Here’s Matt talking about it:
And here is the song: (i think the video comes from the drummer, which is why he is so prominently featured)
My soul proclaims Your greatness, Lord
Rejoicing in my Saviour
Your mercy belongs to those who fear [...]
11 Jun
Countdown to AZ: 3
Next up: Set Me As A Seal
I go back and forth with this song. I love the song, but in the heart of wedding season, I get a little tired of it. But it’s beautiful and it is from the Song of Solomon.
First, an intro to the song:
And now, the song:
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10 Jun
Countdown to AZ: 4
On July 14, my friend Carrie and I will travel to Arizona for the Life Teen Training Convention, and we are excited!
While we are there, one of our favorites, MATT MAHER, will be there too. So I’m counting down the days by sharing some of my favorite Matt Maher songs. (Maher like car!)
Up first: Just [...]
