So this morning during worship (which, BTW, was lead by Mike and Jen Wall, after a 2 year hiatus), I was struck with an analogy. I saw the Holy Spirit as a conductor of a vast orchestra. We are the instruments. God writes the music. The Spirit calls some of us to rise our voices in worship and calls others to bow our heads in prayer. Through the good times and the bad, the Spirit leads us to follow God's music the way it was meant to be played, in every way bringing glory to Him.

It was really good to have Mike and Jennifer leading worship again. It was great worship.

On a more familial note, Rand and Mat asked us today if they saved up $150, if we would give them $50, so they could buy a second trampoline. Of course we said no. One trampoline takes up enough yard space, thank you. 15 minutes later, Matrim comes in and askes if he can save up and buy the right to save up and buy a trampoline. Oh, man. This kid is gonna be a lawyer.