The word "restore" has captured the attention of many on the SnL staff over this past year. We have experienced and witnessed the renewing work of the Holy Spirit in our own lives and the lives of many with whom we have served. God makes all things new! God restores the joy of our salvation. In the words of the Apostle Peter as written in I Peter 5:10-11, "And the God of grace, who called you to his eternal glory in Christ, after you have suffered a little while, will himself restore you and make you strong, firm, and steadfast. To him be the power for ever and ever." We have been so deeply inspired with the concept of restoration that we have incorporated it into this year's Impact festival theme.A number of people on the SnL staff have experienced suffering within the physical, emotional, vocational, and relational realm, yet God has renewed and strengthened us. God has restored or is continuing to restore us. The reason I use the word "us" is due to the fact that when "one part suffers, every part suffers with it..." From contending with cancer to battling depression, from relational twists to vocational uncertainty, we have been learning what it means to say, "my life is in you, Lord, and in you, O Lord, do I trust. " We are called, as a team of people committed to the vision of "youth reaching youth with the Gospel of Jesus Christ," to serve God's purpose. We are so grateful for the privilege of service among young people and adults alike.
It is our hope that this blog will serve as an encouragement to your soul and an avenue of challenge in your daily walk with Christ. A variety of our staff will be making posts throughout the year and we welcome your comments and questions in response to our postings. You may send all comments to SNLblog@hotmail.com
Shine Bright!
...Stephen
