All across Northwest Arkansas today, school begins. This means schedules and routines kick in for masses of people today. The summer is good, but most people are more than ready for some “normality” again, whatever that may be. I talked with a young boy yesterday who was fired up with a smile on his face because school was beginning. I mentioned it in church last night and “Amens” resounded from parents. Oh yes, I believe everyone is ready to head back to school.

Even though we are encouraged that many of our people were back in church life yesterday, the reality is it that for some people, it was their last weekend away. So the potential for next Sunday is even greater. Ask God (with me) right now, “Lord, create in your people everywhere a desire to worship You with Your people.” As God answers this prayer, we will see many great things occur.

Yesterday was the 6th Anniversary of our Pinnacle Hills location. We celebrated some of the things that God has done in these years. As I consider both of our campuses, I shared with our people these words last night:

When I think of our Springdale Campus, I think of VISION and HEART. This incredible faith-driven congregation had a big vision and a big heart to do the Pinnacle Hills campus and look what God has done. Now, when I look at Pinnacle Hills, I also see both VISION and HEART. Yes, Pinnacle Hills got it! Both campuses united on one mission to see this region impacted with the Good News of Jesus Christ all because of our people’s VISION and HEART.

What a people of God we have in Northwest Arkansas….God is good to me.