Follow up to Monday

Beside the icy driving conditions, we had an incredible time in IA at the Heartland Vineyard Church. It was good to see all of our IA friends again and hang out with them. Our kids had a blast as well.

People have asked me, "What are some of the highlights of the conference?" Here goes:
1) Seeing God move in the room. It was cool to see people touched by the power of the prophetic! During the last session time was given to have people share specific words. Several were given and some were shared with people that I know personally and they were dead on! They had never met these folks yet God spoke through them to bring encouragement and the challenge to move forward and see what He has for them.

2) Being in worship with other worshippers. It's hard on a SUN morning when you know that you are going to teach in a few minutes to relax and focus on God. I try every week and when I do breakthrough and just relax it's incredible! But here I was in the midst of several hundred people -- no message to preach, no people seeking me out for prayer -- and boom!! I had freedom to just worship my guts out! That was good!

3) Nicki and I did a marriage & ministry workshop in the morning. I was surprised by how many people showed up and then as we closed we went into ministry time and Nicki had a word or two and then we had the couples there speak into each other's lives. I felt like God said to have the turn to their spouse and say, "I see this in your life..." That simple! And God really blessed most of the couples there! Some were in the room a half hour to 45 minutes later still praying and talking through what God was showing them. That was cool! (If only we as husbands/wives would take time daily to say that to our spouse!?! Why not try?)

4) There may be a church plant happening near my old hometown. I felt like God put a spotlight on this couple for me to pray for them. As I asked them what they needed prayer for they talked about churchplanting in Newton, IA just 15 minutes north of my old stomping grounds. That was exciting to hear! Plus what a great group of people that are wanting to do that in that community! Go God!

5) Most importantly our son, Sam, got blasted by the Holy Spirit! God really talked to him about some issues and heart conditions that he has. I know that was something that my wife had been praying about -- that he would really meet with Jesus and know his heart! That was cool. Another son received some prophetic words as well! It is so great to know that God loves you...because He wants to speak to us!

There's some of the stuff that happened -- there's obviously more, but that's enough for today.
Hope you have a great one! God's best to you!