still on a high from the most amazing time at the conference. Awesome speakers, unbelievable affinity groups, and most of all–the best group of dedicated, loving, committed youth workers on the face of the earth. It is an honor, and a humbling privilege to have walked alongside you for those 4 days. You are heroes.

Between the pace of the conference, and a sketchy Internet connection in my room, I win the lame blog award!!!

 But–Josh Griffin, and a whole bunch of other bloggers have been on it–check out Josh’s blog, More Than Dodgeball for all of the videos, photos, and links to other conference blogs!

We got a call from a company called Sack Chairs that makes those HUGE bean bags. It’s a Christian family owned company, and they stumbled onto our website after hoping to connect with youth workers with their awesome sacks, and saw the couch…and thought we looked like fun furniture people. We are…it’s all about kicking back for some renewing conversations! Anyway–this company is now stocking up the conference with over 100 huge sacks for massive sack chair lounge areas.

Kind of overshadows the whole red couch thing–but hey–we can’t turn away comfort! We’ll be doing some fun contests with giveaways of some of the sack chairs–and the red couch, of course! Clear out your youth room…new furniture may be headed your way!

Devastating to hear about these terrible storms, that are likely affecting thousands of your church members. We’re holding you close in prayer.

So deeply shocked and saddened by the tragic shootings in our neighboring Colorado ministries at YWAM and at New Life Church. To the young lady from the New Life youth group who was interviewed on 9News tonight–your faith and spirit of forgiveness illuminated God’s infinite grace. For all who have been affected by this, we’re praying for you.