Everyone who's been away to summer camp, or spent a weekend on a retreat, has a similar question.
When you leave retreat territory and return to the land of your forefathers, who will you be? Whether you've been on a mountain top, or soaring in the clouds, who will you be when you come back?
There is no question that you'll face challenges. You'll certainly experience disappointments. Stuff happens. The Bible says, "God sends rain on the just and the unjust too." So, no one can choose problem-free living, even though we do get to choose some of our problems.
Saturday night Kathy Guy hit the topic head-on and offered everyone help with "re-entry." In this photo I captured Kathy addressing the women. She is a remarkable leader.
She had counsel for every person wanting a strategic (and workable) plan for taking additional steps toward Christ. The God who is with us on every mountain is with us in every valley. There is no need to fear re-entry.
We are not alone. Though we walk through the darkest valleys we need not fear. God is with us....even there.
But mountain tops sure are special. Even the first disciples thought so.
Mark 9:2-5 - Six days later, three of them did see it. Jesus took Peter, James, and John and led them up a high mountain. His appearance changed from the inside out, right before their eyes. His clothes shimmered, glistening white, whiter than any bleach could make them. Elijah, along with Moses, came into view, in deep conversation with Jesus. Peter interrupted, "Rabbi, this is a great moment! Let's build three memorials—one for you, one for Moses, one for Elijah."
Let me ask...
When was your last "mountain top experience" with Jesus?
Kathy Guy is beyond a great staff leader!
Posted by: MIKE PRICE | May 03, 2008 at 10:01 PM
Kathy Guy taught me a couple very important lessons and she probably doesnt even remember me. "Life isn't all that bad" and "Give it to God" Today, I'm glad I'm up at 4am and saw this site! I have remembered why I loved GCC so much and why I need GCC so much. What you have created is enormous! What you have created helps me live and sleep and breath because it helps them understand and know God in EVERYTHING. It is awesome what a little trip down memory lane can do. Not even knowing what 6 years would be like since I left GCC, and so excited for the next 60 years! Thanks for renewing my faith in the Lord, and all you did was give people a way to get in touch with the Lord, and feel ALIVE! Thanks Mr and Mrs Beeson!
Posted by: Stephanie Miller | June 07, 2008 at 03:45 AM