I talked to my Mom yesterday and she requested more pictures. So, per her request, here are some pictures. I thought I would give you some of the best so far.

Christian Associates Conference

Sopron, Hungary

July 27-August 2

This is Steve Severs. He met with Amber and I in March and shared with us about CAI. Steve is 6'9" and yes, he plays basketball. He actually played professionally in Europe. After becoming a Christian he returned to Europe with CAI to start churches in Brussels. When I met with Steve I had no idea it would lead to me attending Connect. It's always fun to see where a first conversation can lead.

Danish was a big blessing to us at our conference. Danish is Hungarian and handled all the PR between our group and the hotel. He was incredible! With a conference of 250 Americans, you can bet he was busy helping us! As a gift, I gave Danish some of my music and am praying that it blesses him as he blessed me! Thank you Danish!

This is Greg Boyd and his wife. Greg was the teacher for our conference. He is most famous for his book, "Letters to a Skeptic." Greg has a wonderful heart for Jesus and really ministered to me. The Holy Spirit spoke through him powerfully and I was very challenged by his messages. All the messages from the conference are on itunes. If you do a search in itunes under "Christian Associates" You will find the Connect messages. I highly encourage you to check it out.

I had high hopes of posting more pics but I am tired. As I look at this picture with Greg, I am reminded of what he said from the platform, "I feel like I found my tribe." I echo that sentiment. This band of brothers and sisters called "Christian Associates" are my kind of people. They are just real people, serving a real Savior and doing whatever it takes to share Christ in a relevant way.

One of the church planters of CA said to me, "Amy, if you aren't engaged in your own culture, sharing Jesus, then what makes you think you will do it here?" I keep thinking about that. I am so convicted by that statement. Why do we think missions is for someone else in another place? Why don't we think of ourselves as missionaries to our neighbors, friends, business partners? Did you know that is what missionaries do? They just look for people around them to share the gospel with. They wake up each morning and ask God for an opportunity to share the love of Jesus in a tangible way. Am I doing that at home? If I am not doing that in Texas, what makes me think I will do it in Europe?

So, as I come home to Texas I have decided I must learn Spanish. I have said this 100 times, but really, I know it's time. (Rebecca, get ready! I need a tutor!) I am actually very excited about the future in Texas and what God will do in the next season of life.

Blessings friends. Let's go share Jesus today.

amy