Recently, Pastor Perry did a whole sermon series called Navigator. He used the illustration of a car's navigation system, giving you directions while driving, helping you to get to your destination. Well, anyone that knows me very well probably is aware of my personal struggle with directions. It seems that if I have not driven somewhere at least 42 times, I can't tell you how to get there or drive there myself. My wife, Kelly, does not share this problem. If she went somewhere as a toddler, she can still tell you how to get there and drive there if needed... even if she hasn't been there for a long period of time. Yes, this is partially why you see Kelly driving most of the time instead of me. Our family is safer this way!

"Here in Your presence, all things are new;  Here in Your presence, everything bows before You..."

These words come from the chorus of a worship song we've sung many times at C52.  Recently, we were singing this and the words hit me a little different than usual.  Yes, bowing is a form of worship and we understand that, but EVERYTHING bows before Him.  Yes, the Bible talks about how even the rocks will cry out if we don't praise Him.  Even beyond His creation bowing before Him... EVERYTHING bows before Him.

"So if the Son sets you free you will be free indeed." - John 8:36

What an awesome day in God's presence this Sunday!  Being Independence Day weekend, we of course were celebrating our freedom as a country which we are so grateful for.  We had a Vietnam vet as well as an active Air Force member share as part of the message was powerful and really helped us to focus on that freedom that we can so easily take for granted.