Connected

I had the chance to go to the MERGE conference this past week. What an experience. It was inspiring, to say the least. I could see the gears start turning in the heads of the students. Suddenly, they were confronted with things that didn't quite make sense and were forced to ask questions. We all found ways that we connected to the stories of the Bible and ways that we identified with the characters.

It was a refreshing week of re-connecting with God and connecting with the students. We all realized how much we have in common with one another and with the people of the Bible. We all grew in a deeper understanding of what it means to follow God in our screwed up human state.

I encourage you to check out some of the stories from the week at www.echothestory.com.