The Arizona State Fair has been up and running for this whole month,but tonight Journey and friends of Journey will be storming the gates with free tickets. No, there is not a Christian concert tonight. No, there is not a new "Christian" ride being unveiled (what would that be anyway? Heaven's Fun House, Purgatory The New House of Mirrors, or

The Hand Shaking Booth). The reason then? Because events like the State Fair provide a great opportunity to connect with neighbors, friends, and relatives. 

It should be no surprise to us that God uses the genuine and loving relationships that we build with others to reveal Himself. When I am in trouble, in need of guidance, or want to get some bit of advice for life I often turn to the people I trust and that value me as a

person. In other words, I turn to people who I have a relationship with and who have a relationship with me. This is not only true for me, but for you and your friends as well and that is one reason we tried hard to get free tickets to the State Fair... to help you in

your attempt to be a good neighbor and friend to those God has brought into your life!

So enjoy your time tonight! Eat something fried, something way too sweet, and then puke it up on the Tilt-A-Whirl! Praying for you to have a great time being a great friend.

Joe