In the Key of G

Hi. My name is Gloria and I suffer from a distorted view of God. What’s your problem? Ever since I read “Knowledge of the Holy” by A.W. Tozer in 2008, my distorted view of God was blown-up and completely re-arranged. It was the beginning of a new phase of my life. Then when I read “Abba’s Child” by B. Manning this past year, the truth I found in there once again shook its fist in the face of my collection of distortions about God. These books are not without fault, of course, but both have been huge in shaping my God-view, time and time again. Love them both. (Put them on your "must read" list if you haven’t already.)  This morning I was feeling crummy in my spirit. I knew without a doubt that those distortions were once again playing havoc in my life. I knew I had sinned and failed God in some areas, but shame and self-hatred were immobilizing me from taking action. It was kind of like I wanted to hang on to my junk just because it felt safer than facing the realit...

This was year number three, and my passion for Passion hasn't subsided. I love how fitting the name of this event is. Our passion (aka - mission statement) is to challenge and encourage young people through a spiritually, mentally, and physically tough environment to live life out of a heart over-flowing with passion for God. Being a part of the committee has been life changing for me because it has a way of keeping me emerged in that passionate calling all year long. I have not had a lot of time to reflect after the event this year, as the wedding bells continue to dong quite loudly and persistently in my ears. However, as I catch a few moments here and there to think about it, I must conclude that this year rocked. I'm not completely sure how all the campers felt about it, but for me personally - its a big giant yes. I never saw myself as the administrator type. In fact, I still don't. I can be a typical last born in that I lack confidence in lea...