Big Break

For some reason, God often uses conferences and events to draw students to a deeper commitment.  That's why I've always been a fan of retreats, get-aways, and conferences.  I have friends who don't care for these events, but I love them.  I love what God does in people's lives when they pull away from their regular schedule and focus on what He has for them.

We're on our way to Panama City Beach, FL for Big Break.  Big Break is a student spring break conference with the aim of encouraging students in their relationship with Christ and equipping them with the skills, experience and practice of sharing their faith.  It's a week of faith steps and faith risks, of stepping out of a comfort zone and trusting God in big ways.

I'm giving three devotionals next week at Big Break, so I'd love your prayers. I have too much content for my timeframe, and I feel rusty. But more than that, I feel a great honor at getting time in front of 1200 students and I want to be a good steward of that time.

I know.  Realistically, how many people remember a conference talk 5 years later (ha, 5 minutes later?)? I don't put that kind of pressure on myself. It's more of a weight of responsibility to use the time well, and honor God with the preparation AND the presentation!

Next week the Big Break staff expect about 1200 students, with more than 2500 students cycling through the conference throughout the month of March (one spring break after another!).