This past weekend was a special time of growth and renewal. Jeremy Miller came and spoke Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. Throughout the weekend, he continued to talk about the different aspects of holiness. God opened eyes and planted seeds that I think will reach farther than this weekend.
In the first two sessions, Jeremy talked about the incredible universe God created and the difference between trying to be like God and simply being with Him. A college student faces a somewhat open-ended decision. We can choose whatever we want to do or become. 
The challenge lies in being able to completely give our futures over to God and allowing Him to be the Lord of our lives. Sometimes we fight so hard to do good things for God that we forget to actually listen to His voice and follow His leading.
Jeremy grabbed everyone’s attention by wearing an Arnold Schwarzenegger mask for the majority of his next talk. He made the point that so many Christians today try to hide behind their good works that they think will somehow make them deserving of God’s grace. He gave time to respond, and people gathered around in small groups. Everyone drew together in support and encouragement of each other. I was blessed to see God working in such an obvious way.
The weekend was finished off Sunday morning with some ideas about “transformational holiness.” We talked about practical ways to become true followers of God and specific “keys” to open the door for transformation, including unhindered worship, continuous prayer, renewed minds, generous giving, and careful speech.
After a rich and full weekend, I am even more grateful for the support of a place like Rosedale. I feel so blessed to be in such an intense growing environment where everyone is reaching farther for God. So many friends surround me that are willing to hold me accountable. I think that when I look back at my year at Rosedale, I will be grateful for friendship and learning, but most of all, I will be grateful for the amazing ways God worked in my life.