[Sons to Glory!]

I was gloriously saved and healed at the tail end of the Jesus People movement. Many who were witness to this confirm that it was a real move of the Spirit among young people. Many had been caught-up in drugs and the counter-revolution, like I was. We were seeking something, and my testimony - along with so many - was that when I hit the bottom of a drug induced despair, that is when I cried out and He rescued me out of a horrible pit and miry clay. At that time I very clearly remember praying, "Lord, take me to be with others who love you the way I do." He is faithful.

Yes, at that time there was a huge rebellion against authority, so I can see where some might say that this was just something brought into the style of Christian meeting. All I know is that I find the open participatory style much more nourishing to my spirit and helpful in drawing me into a closer walk with the Lord. It's simple and no need to over-analyze it.

In my travels around the country, I've joined various other Christians for Sunday worship. I always enjoy it, and there is always a portion of Christ regardless of their "style" - just being with others in the body is a good thing! Some have good singing. Some have good teaching. And some have good coffee! LOL But there is oneness in the one Spirit.