When I last left you guys, I had mentioned (more than once) that I was headed to WinterJam over the weekend. I did, just as I had planned. Let me preface my ramblings about WinterJam by saying, I know that some people don't really like the idea of "Christian Rock" and some will even go as far as saying that it's blasphemy. I respect those opinions, but I challenge anyone who thinks this way to attend a WinterJam, just one time, with an open mind. I have zero doubts that your opinion would be changed by nights end.
My longtime BFF Tara, my "little" (she's not little anymore) cousin Rachall, and I set out for our girls night out in the early afternoon. Our plan was to grab dinner in Winston, run a few Tara errands, and be to the Greensboro coliseum early to stand in line. Long story short, that plan didn't quite go so smoothly, but we made it to the coliseum in plenty of time! The line was RIDICULOUS, just as it always is. WinterJam is a music festival. Ten bands for $10. There's no wonder it's always a madhouse, and the Greensboro stop is the largest in the WinterJam tour. 21,000 people were in attendance that night with 1000s turned away because we were WAY over capacity. I'm pretty sure the fire marshall was having a heart attack somewhere in the building :)
The music was awesome. For King & Country, Building 429, Group 1 Crew, NewSong, Sanctus Real, Kari Jobe, and Skillet poured there hearts out. The worship was amazing. I can't express to you how it feels to stand in a room full of 21,000 people, all in like mind, calling on and praising our Lord. God was alive and moving in Greensboro that night. Souls were saved, decisions were made, rededications happened, LIVES WERE CHANGED. Listen hard here people. The Bible says that where 2 or more are gathered, He'll be there. HE WAS. That coliseum was overflowing with the Holy Spirit. AMAZING NIGHT. The thing that I enjoyed most though, really had nothing to do with the venue, or the music....
Many years ago this perfect little girl was born. The first baby for my aunt Tammy. She was absolutely perfect, they named her Rachall. That little girl has always been one of my favorite people, I've watched her grow up from this tiny perfect little baby into this amazing young woman. I'm blessed to be able to say she's more than my cousin, she's one of my best friends. I love that girl. Well, thanks to WinterJam I got to witness a sight that will forever be embedded in my heart. I watched that girl really praise the Lord. Watching her, with her hands raised, in complete praise of our Lord is a site that I will treasure forever. She loves the Lord and it was all over her face that night. The Lord inhabits the praise of his people, and that night he had lots to inhabit. I'm glad I was one of them, and I'm even more glad that I got to watch my "little Rachall" get her praise on too!! Good times!!
So, WinterJam rocked. The Superbowl sucked :/ Plans didn't work out for us to hang out with our buds, but that's alright!! We'll make up for it. The Daytona 500 is only a couple weeks away! :) Works been decent (quick, someone knock on wood...I'd hate to jinx myself!!). The Duke v. Carolina game was AWESOME!!! WOOT WOOT!! I love me some Blue Devils. They are "callin' for snow" this weekend. Of course they are. It's been 60 degrees all winter long, and the weekend we have family plans out of town it's going to snow. Oh well, it's just the circus. If we can't make it down there we'll cuddle up on the couch together, watch some episodes of Wizards of Waverly place and just enjoy being together! <3
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