Tonight I discovered Lucca, an Italian restaurant a couple blocks away from the convention center. I had one of the most tender steaks I’ve ever eaten, and they do a dessert called “bananas in phyllo” (pretty self-explanatory, with caramel sauce and vanilla ice cream) that made me miss the Skit Guys at the beginning of the main session but not mind!
This morning we went to church at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, on the corner next to the convention center, and had worship, homemade pie, and church members who greeted us by name. That place is doing something right.
I’m still processing Tony Campolo (who spoke at the general session about the American lifestyle compared to Jesus’ example, and commented that “We’re the best Babylon in the world, but we’re still Babylon!”) and Sean Dell (who led a seminar on “Rescuing kids who are bored with God” that spoke to me).
Lost and Found (the “Plan 9 from Outer Space” of Christian bands; low-budget, campy, huge cult following) played at late night and I about lost my voice singing along and cheering.
See you in the morning!
