We love Las Vegas. Love the people, the churches, the amazing hotels, and the amazing shows–Cirque de solei is just amazing. We took off for the weekend-a longish weekend and were able to squeeze in three shows and time for Ben to meet the production team at a new church. Something about Vegas calls to us, the city itself is in a valley surrounded by mountains. When I am there, a song about the mountains surrounding Jerusalem runs in my head constantly. The climate is so different from Nashville-the air and earth are dry. The wind blows all the time and the sun shines brightly. The shining sun is so bright it hurts my eyes without sunglasses and I can’t seem to get over the fact that light will always destroy darkness. So good to have that daily reminder.
Two services on Sunday at two different churches. It’s so cool to be a part of the kingdom and see others in different parts of the US. Heard Gene Appel speak at The Crossing and Jud White at Central Christian Church. Both men delivered powerful messages, we were blessed to be present for services in two places. Ben and I are truly refreshed by visiting other kingdom places. Places where a relationship with Yahweh is a priority, where seekers are welcomed and planned for, where ordinary people gather to build community in the name of Christ. It’s so good to go and see, to hear, to experience and bring home ideas and energy with which to build. Totally cool.
It is as always good to be home.
ok Amanda..you better not go to vegas without me again! haha j/k Glad you got to go. You deserve a good weekend away after all the hard work you have done this summer on your house! =)
That sounds like so much fun! I’m going to Vegas in February 2006. What are some things I shouldn’t miss!?
Sounds like so much fun! I could use some Vegas weather right about now! :o)