Dancing With Jesus.

For several years my local Christian radio station, KTIS, has held an outdoor concert in June. It’s called Joyful Noise Family Fest, and it’s name says it all. In full disclosure, I’m friends with several of the people at the station, and have traveled on mission trips with them in the past. I hold them all in high esteem. That also allows me some backstage access on occasion. I like that – not because I need my picture taken with the acts, but it is nice to chat a bit with them and find out who they are off stage. Which leads me to this picture, and what it means.

Love, and a little bit of rain, is in the air at Joyful Noise Family Fest.

Love, and a little bit of rain, is in the air at Joyful Noise Family Fest.

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I’ve met a few famous people over the years. Some were cool, some were drooling idiots. But all of the Christian artists I’ve had the pleasure to talk to have been sincere and kind. We had the chance to talk with a few of the acts this last weekend, and the topic wasn’t the latest album, the stage they were about to hit, or the clothes and jewelry they were wearing. Nope. Instead we had a really deep talk (within time limits) about the orphanage the band has in Haiti and how much that mission means to them. Kind of surprising, eh?

That level of love, and dedication to Christ, comes across in the music modern Christian acts bring to the radio and the stage.

Mandisa and my wife (I'm the doofus on the left.)

Mandisa and my wife (I’m the doofus on the left.)

Whether it’s Mandisa singing about overcoming obstacles, or Steven Curtis Chapman preaching a bit between songs, the event revolves around our shared values and love of God. The music, if you listen carefully, is often a passage of scripture set to music. It’s sometimes a thought provoking item that makes you dig a little deeper in your faith. Most likely it’s a bit of joy and reflection about what our lives mean in the great scheme of things.

Most of all, modern Christian music, and events like Joyful Noise Family Fest, are opportunities for people of faith to enjoy each other’s company and worship. I can honestly say that I spent 4 hours at church on Friday and 6 hours on Saturday. It just happened to be outdoors with music. And a tamale wagon. Lots of tamales. The couple in the photo at the top of the blog didn’t know that I was taking the picture. I asked them for permission to use it when they finished dancing. They weren’t alone in dancing to the music. It does something to your soul to be with 10,000 of your fellow Christians and surrounded by voices lifted in praise. I sat in my chair and loved every minute of it – even the rain. (Yes, that is a trash bag covering my torso – tactical field expedient rain gear.)

Field Expedient Rain Gear

Field Expedient Rain Gear

I would like to thank the staff of KTIS, especially my friends Rich, Julene, and Jason for their kindness over the years.Finest kinds of folks.

I look forward to the next concert/event. It fills my soul with joy and love of Jesus each time. Good stuff. Needed in this world.

Now, where did I put my dancing shoes?

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