Wednesday, July 7

Wow...we arrived safely yesterday in Louisville, KY from Colorado. It is hot and humid. Transportation was smooth with a shuttle waiting for us at the airport when we arrived. The hotel is nice...big rooms and lots of other LIFE teens all over the place. Most of us hit the pool which was great. We thought there would be vendors at the Expo Center for dinner but found there were only snacky types of food. So, we grabbed some popcorn and a drink and made our way into the arena that was alive with great music from Logan Martin and his worship band. Jason Ostrander gave a powerful message about how our lives "Collide" with the world. We grabbed a shuttle back to our hotel and quickly made our way to a restaurant across the street and enjoyed a great late dinner. We all arrived back at our rooms tired but talkative. What a great beginning to our week. Everyone is getting along and we are anticipating what the Lord has for us today.

6:00 a.m. came rather early this morning. But, all were up and ready to catch a shuttle by 7:15. Breakfast was great...eggs, bacon, hash browns, fruit, juice, milk, and coffee. The morning began with some powerful worship with Logan Martin, Slam Poetry with Bradley Hathaway, and an awesome message with Francis Chan on the Collision of Creation. Do you ever take for granted that God, the Creator of the universe, placed us on a giant molten cored ball covered mostly with water that spins as it flies around the sun, yet we don't even take the time to realize what holds us here. It is HIS Almighty hand! Have you ever tasted chocolate...and thanked God for how he created our taste buds so that we can enjoy the flavor explode throughout our mouth. Thank you God for breath, life, and who you created us to be for YOU! This afternoon finds us enjoying seminars, the activity center, vendors, and lunch. Some of us chose to return to the hotel to grab a quick nap or dip in the pool so that we can return tonight for some more awe inspiring worship, WORD from God, and time with each other as we "COLLIDE" with creation. We will post some pictures and blog throughout the week. Thank you for supporting us and praying for us as we grow closer to HIM!