Urbana 09 - Part IV
Today’s highlights, in brief:
1. Studying about the Wedding in Cana with the 200 other members of my small group. Amazing insights. Much more there than I ever understood before, just layers and layers of God’s awesomeness. I love it when symbolism and prophecy from all over the Bible surprise me in a little story I thought I knew. I love the look on people’s faces when they see it come together, like a 2D picture that pops into 3D all at once.
2. A session on contemplation. The speaker led us through 14 different contemplative disciplines to try. He contrasted them in ways that intrigued me. He recommended lots of books. And he ended the session with a ten minute guided prayer time. Fantastic.
3. Both speakers tonight addressed the sacrifices we are called to make as followers of Christ. Sacrifices such as living generously, tending to our needs but being modest with our wants, and taking on the same humility that Christ took upon himself in the incarnation. I think I might buy the DVD of this session – ask me about it if you’re interested.
Tomorrow is a relatively open day at Urbana. Before asking us to make commitments tomorrow night, they have scheduled a whole afternoon for prayer, contemplation, and exploration of missions opportunities. I have yet to figure out just why God wanted me to come this week, but I’m looking forward to some kind of revelation.
1 comment:
Beth, I love reading about your time at Urbana! I guess you could say I'm experiencing it vicariously through your recounting, thank you!
Oh, and I'm totally interested in this DVD... We'll have to get together sometime and watch it... The logistics might be a little tricky to work out, but it could happen, right? :)
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