Hi from Kim

The "Kingdom Culture" Conference started last night. We have experienced and learnt so much since we have been here that we almost wondered if there would be anything new and fresh. We prayed about this before we went in asking for the best wine at the end. God did not disappoint us! Steve Thompson from Morning Star spoke and he captured my attention right from the word go. We both thought it was one of the most significant messages that we have heard since we have been here. The basis was that God uses people with problems - there are no other kind! -Really understanding the heart and nature of God. We are bringing the DVD back.

I am reading The Shack at the moment and finding it revelatory - it certainly challenges our "old man on the throne" image of God - I love it!

On Monday we climbed Mt Lassen from 8500 - 10500ft at the top. I was in my element! The natural beauty was amazing. About 20 -25% of the climb was on snow and there were people climbing up and skiing down. We indulged in some "sledging without sledges" ie sliding down freestyle in our waterproof trousers! Great fun! Probably not what you expected us to be doing in Calafornia in late June!