Rick Warren

Wow- Rick Warren is as good of a speaker as he is a writer.
As I mentioned yesterday, I was blessed to be invited to the
Mayor's Prayer Breakfast this morning at America's Center. The place was packed, the food was so-so, and the message was FABULOUS!

In addition to his message, the morning was filled with prayers and Scripture readings by local leaders. There were a lot of great people there like Frank Cusumano (KSDK), Ernie Hays of the St. Louis Cardinals, Ben Edwards if A.G. Edwards and Sons, and of course Francis Slay. There were a ton of high powered professionals there, and Rick's message to us all was that we have been blessed with what we have because God wants us to use it to His glory. I was surprised how many amens I heard.

In addition to the prayer breakfast, I was invited to attend the press conference afterwards, which focussed on a collaboration between Rick and the City of St. Louis called PEACE- which can really make a difference in the world!

After the press conference, I volunteered at a session for inner city teens. Rick gave another message, and seemed to totally connect with the kids. I really believe that his message can change the world. His message at the prayer was obviously focussed on God, while his message to the teens was still focussed on God, but he never directly said that. He is a great speaker!

Here is what I think- Rick Warren and Oprah need to go on a world tour together- preaching the good news, and encouraging the world to change for good!

If you ever have the opportunity to hear Rick speak, DON'T MISS IT!