Conference

We just returned from a 3 day pastors and wives conference. I always come home tired and ready for my own bed. It's good, don't get me wrong but we are kept busy. One session, the next bible study, some free time mixed in one of the days...and lots of talking and sharing with other pastors and their wives. We share our ups and downs, where we live, where we have lived before - just life. Many are facing some tough challenges and in need of encouragement, some are in good ministries where they have been for many years, but wherever we all are we come together to listen and encourage, knowing that encouragement and listening to each other is what many of us need. So it was good, I am glad to be home and look forward to seeing what God is going to next in my life.

You know, we all have a story. I have many stories, stories of God's hand in so many aspects of my life and stories of transformation. These past few days I heard many stories. Some of hurt, some of frustration, some of power and the aww of God. And encouragement to continue bringing the power and the Spirit of Christ back home.

October is pastor appreciation month. If you want to understand your pastor and his family I would encourage you to do some reading online.

Hebrews 13:17 says "Obey your leaders and submit to their authority. They keep watch over you as men who must give an account. Obey them so that their work will be a joy, not a burden, for that would be of no advantage to you."