In Ohio now at Cedarville University. Never been here before. Had a good day traveling, although I couldn’t get any work done on the plane. I usually can get a lot done, but for some reason today I just couldn’t focus. Saw some cool views though – not sure what mountain that was, but it was beautiful. I also had a nice surprise when I landed – a text message from Francis Chan. We’re speaking at the same conference, but were going to miss each other. His flight was scheduled to leave tonight at 6:00pm and I wasn’t supposed to land until 6:10. Major bummer, but when I landed he had sent me a text saying his flight was delayed. So, we were able to connect in the airport for a cup of coffee. That was good to see him again and talk in person rather than just on the phone. I haven’t seen him since leaving to plant my church just over three months ago.

I went to the main session this evening to get a feel for the conference. Some cool stuff happening here. The theme is iCare with an emphasis on serving the helpless and needy in the world (or, in today’s language, “justice”). I’ll be speaking with college-age people and those working with them the next two mornings (a very cool smaller-discussion oriented time together), talking to youth workers and parents about preventing detachment after high school, and then speaking in the main session Thursday night. Should be fun.

Tomorrow morning I will be asking some questions of the college students:

1. Why do you believe in the Bible?
2. How do you know you actually believe it?
3. How do you know you’re a Christian?
4. What is the difference b/w having a conscience and having faith?