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Women of Faith

Almost a year ago, my sister asked if anyone would be interested in going to a "Women of Faith" conference in KC.  I immediately said yes, always ready for a reason to get away for a weekend.  I didn't really know what to expect, but I knew I would at least hear good music and listen and learn from great speakers.  This last weekend, 5 of us traveled to Kansas City to see what all this was about.

The theme of this conference was "From Survival to Revival" - a perfect way to end the summer, I think!  And as I thought, the worship music was incredible!  I am easily moved to tears whenever there's good worship music around.  We even got to hear some songs from Natalie Grant and Matthew West. And the speakers were excellent, too:  Lysa Terkuerst, Lisa Harper, Sheila Walsh, Christine Caine, and others.  Sometimes, it seemed as if they were inside my head and knew exactly what I needed to hear - and sometimes things I didn't want to hear.  Challenging things. Sure, there were a few cheesy moments, and some marketing I could have done without, but all-in-all, this was a good thing!  I was filled!

The other great aspect about this weekend is that I got to know a couple of girls from our church a little better.  I've known them for a long time, but I've never KNOWN them - know what I mean?  :)  The five of us stayed at the Hotel Savoy downtown.  It's one of those historical, restored kind of places. While it wasn't the most comfortable place I've ever stayed, the breakfast was fabulous and fancy! I loved staying among the tall buildings that make up downtown KC and kept commenting on the architecture - such beautiful, detailed buildings.  The library was my absolute favorite!  Have you ever been by the Kansas City Library?

So cool - this is along the whole front side of the library!

Looking up at the ceiling in the lobby - beautiful!

Worship at the conference

Matthew West - he was incredible!  Have you heard his song "Hello, My
Name Is . . .?"  The stories behind his music (and especially
that song) sure got to me!  


   

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