Meeting God On Del Playa Drive

My old friend Chris came to town the other day.  He is a pilot in the United States Air Force and had been stationed several states away. 

I had the privilege of living with Chris during his senior year at UC Santa Barbara.  He was as honest and hardworking as a housemate as he was as a student.  Our ministry house was blessed to have him.

Sunday afternoon he came to our church service in Jason's backyard.  As the saints worshipped, he surveyed the crowd, eyes filling.  Chris has a very compassionate spirit, and I knew when he observed something profound, he felt it very deeply.

Later, Nate and I joined him on a walk down to Del Playa Drive and the ocean.  He was quiet as memories came flooding back: partying on that same street numerous times and then encountering God in a way that changed his life.

Chris let us record his testimony for JesusLovesIV.com.  He choked up a few times and we were interrupted by a polite skateboarder, but the experience was beautiful.  For that moment, we all stood on holy ground.