06/05/2026
Second half of Day 1, and my heart is still pondering it all over and over.
We started in the worship breakout hearing from the Jesus Image team, Steffany Gretzinger, and Tiffany Hudson. Again and again, the message was simple: the beauty of Jesus in the secret place. He is the reward. He is the secret, and He is the key.
Then we had the honor of meeting Pastor Michael and thanking him for everything. Jesus Image has forever marked our lives. The consistent language of this house is that Jesus is beautiful, and you will never come to the end of knowing Him. There is always more.
Consumer Christianity has an end. Without the cross, it cannot stand. But we were made for fellowship with God and worship of the King of Kings.
The evening ended hearing again from Brother Yun and Pastor Peter, who suffered alongside each other and served Christ faithfully through imprisonment and persecution. Truly being tortured for their faith.
As we drove back to the hotel, one phrase kept running through my heart:
“Tread lightly.”
Not to simply hear these things and move on. Not to treat holy things as common.
This feels like standing before a burning bush. We want to come near, remove our shoes, and recognize that the voice speaking is the Lord.
Lord, keep our hearts tender. Let us never lose our wonder.