Community, Love, and ...

This weekend our band went out to Hendersonville for the weekend (mountains of NC) just to hang, relax, and to pray. I honestly feel the need to thank God for the group of people I get to serve him with in this capacity. I mean all of them are incredible musicians but it goes so much further than that. Their heart for God is compelling and it leads them to such a visible love for each other and for their community.

This is a group of people that I have grown to love living life with. Honestly, there are different things I love about each of them, but most of all is there desire to serve Christ. There is a constant burning to be where God is leading.

It is truly a beautiful picture when a group of people come together under the body of Christ. I am humbled everyday at the priviledge I have in living life in this feel of community. Everyday I am given a chance to love and be loved in a way that just feels like "this is the way it was supposed to be."

So this morning I'm just thinking about friends, community, and how we experience love (both giving and receiving). Over the years I have experienced this type of love with others... some of which are now all over the country and world. So I sit here thankful. Thankful for the love God has allowed me to feel, and I pray, that God has allowed me to give. May we remember the heart of God is for us to love Him and our neighbors.

To all who have been a part of this journey and to those who are right now I say thanks...

Much Love to you all...

-J


some pics from the weekend... So beautiful...











Zack is pretty crazy



Classic Zack...