Family Camp

Wow! We are back and we have been blessed more than we can say. Glorietta is beautiful and the accommodations are wonderful. The time of fellowship and worship was beyond amazing. We really concentrated on truly worshipping the Lord. The speakers were amazing because they spoke with conviction and love for and from the Lord. Kevin Swanson, has such a passion for the Lord, he is a gentle and kind man, who is truly transformed when he speaks of his Lord. He does not hold back, and he lives and loves with a passion that can only be from God. We are truly blessed to be able to know this man of God and his precious family, like all the Deacon's and Elder's at Reformation church they are beautifully and refreshingly, open and transparent.
Lanny Johnson, from the Alpha-Omega Institute in Grand Junction, put creation in terms that were not only fun and entertaining but so very open and transparent. He has a way that is so fun and entertaining, you don't even know you are learning. He spoke of "Worshipping the Creator in all things" He also showed us how all creation worships the Lord, truly Amazing.
Then there was Marcus Serven http://www.genevanfoundation.com/ and his family, what can I say? Wow, talk about a man and family who loves the Lord. He spoke of "Standing on Holy Ground- the Worship of God' and "Family Worship". These are not things he just spoke about , but these are things they live. Again and again, I was so impressed with the transparency of God and His people.
And then there was Nathan Clark George, this man and his music , has inspired my son. My Kevin plays the guitar and it is due in large part to the influence of this man. He is a full time musician , who has an amazing wife and family. We are always taken to a place of worship when we listen and sing along with him. I believe this is because he to is so (you guessed it ) transparent. He is humble and greatly in love with God. He even took the time to show my dear son the cords to "Alligator Shoes", and he signed Kevin's guitar. (It is being played, even as I write this) I am in awe how God's people selflessly and lovingly reach out and serve one another.
This is part of the mystery that is God, we act in ways that go against human nature. Awesome.
I see that I have used the word transparent numerous times, but that is what has stood out so boldly and vividly to me. What you see is what you get, there is no hidden agenda, no speaking from both sides of your mouth, only openness and honesty and Godly transparency.
What a refreshing, encouraging time, and what a huge contrast to what the world has to offer. This week in Denver, there is the Democratic National Convention. Needless to say the contract is overwhelming.
And then finally on a personal note I was able to launch my business Bloomers-n-More at Family Camp. The support and response were amazing and I have work. Please check out my website, http://www.bloomersnmore.com/ Jack Chapa, a young man from our church has been helping me with my website and has been so patient with me. I know sewing, all this computer stuff overwhelms me and is so intimidating. Give me a sewing machine any day.