This past weekend was one of the most amazing I have ever experienced. Months ago my mom asked me if I would be interested in attending the Women of Faith conference in Columbus with her and Jane (good friend of the family). I said yes, because I was thinking it was something I “might” be interested in. I will be the first person to admit that I don’t attend church on a regular basis. It’s not because I’m not a believer, but more so that I am yet to find a church that really “speaks” to me. I’m not one for the “Ernest Angley I’ve been healed” kind of thing either. Well, off I went on my WOmen of Faith journey. Friday afternoon I picked Jane up and my mom came over after work and off to Columbus we went. Friday nights conference was from 7-9pm and Saturday was from 9am-4pm. After my first year attending this event, all I have to say is AMAZING….
Friday night we heard the Rejoice group of four women sing, one speaker and Steven Curtis Chapman performed for about an hour. Saturday was filled with various speakers, singers and more insipiration. I was expecting “bible thumpers” to get up and speak about the Lord, Praise Jesus this…Praise Jesus that…but I was WRONG!! The speakers shared their own personal stories, many of which we could relate to, and of course related their story to God and how he works in our lives. THere was a great performance by Mandisa (who was on AMerican Idol, and I suggest you listen to because she is also AMAZING). I was amazed at the fact that there were 15,000 other women there listening, crying and laughing. Some stories made you laugh, others made you cry, others made you just sit back and say “WOW”. As I sit hear now and think about the conference, I can’t even put all my thoughts into words. I am already planning on going back next year, and thinking of other women I want to invite.
I can’t say enough to how thankful I am I went. I REALLY needed the inspiration in my life with everything that is going on. THe weekend really put things into perspective for me, and I hope I can continue feeling as good as I do. So….to all you women… plan on April 30-May 1st of 2010, going to Columbus for an amazing, inspirational weekend!! Not to mention some shopping at Easton maybe?? Haha. Special THANK YOU to my mom, for asking me to go… I love you!
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May 4, 2009 at 10:06 pm
Maybe I can plan ahead and go with you guys next year! It sounds great