Conference Reflections

Survive 'N' Thrive - 2010

I had no idea the conference was going to move me like it did. I came here Friday night thinking Christians
were weak and stupid, and I left "being one!" I'm a new person. Thank you, Arise.
I've heard about Survive 'N' Thrive for years but this is my first year. I'm kicking myself for missing the last six years of conferences. This is beyond fabulous.
My children have had such a blast. In fact, every year my son asks me if we can go back to "that conference" again. My son left telling me about the Bible stories he had learned.
I've met so many other moms this weekend. Arise has made us all feel like princesses.

I will never look at my Bible, my love letter, the same way. I am so excited to begin personalizing it. What a wonderful legacy to leave my daughter!
Your testimony spoke so powerfully of God's faithfulness. You brought us fresh hope and vigor. Thank you for the light of Christ you brought to this area.
I love the fact that you called us Princesses of the Most High King. It was so fun surprising you with our crowns made of foil!

Your signing or interpretive dance left a deep impression in me forever. I was moved to tears. I felt the connection between my spirit and my God.
Your testimony of breaking free from the cage revealed that I had been living in bondage. But no longer . . . Christ has set me free! Thank you for sharing the truth.
God blessed us beyond our wildest imagination. We told our pastor when we returned it was the best conference we had ever experienced.

Thank you for sharing with such enthusiasm and creativity. My daughter who never comes to events like this said she really enjoyed it.
I've been challenged to get back to the priority of being a student of the Word. I have allowed other things to be more important.
Thank you for your reminder that the Bible was not given to increase our knowledge but to change our life!

Jingle Jangle - 2010

I can make it through the holidays now. Thank you for reminding me that I am not alone.
I haven't laughed this hard in so long. It feels good to just relax and "let your hair down."
I loved the volunteers all wearing jingles on their hats and neck. It was a great way to kick off the holidays.