We did it!!!! We camped out on the Yosemite valley floor. We hiked to the top of Half Dome. We sang, we listened, we shared, we worshipped. We grew. We roasted marshmallows. We dreamed of what could be next… ————————————————— I felt like God was showing me again, through this trip, the value of friendships — He’s stirring the thought that deepening my relationships with others is the real treasure. Of course, God’s huge power in shaping the massive, granite peaks made an impression, too! I read a meditation this morning by Hazrat Inayat Khan that has a lot more meaning to me know: “Let me stand by truth in all calamities as the mountain stands unshaken through storms Strengthen my heart in Thy faith as the rock of the mountains” THANK YOU ALL FOR BEING A...
read moreMy friend Darren Kearney created this inspiring video using the song “Stay”. I hope it encourages you in the faith! We’re honored to be a part… Click here to view: NEW “STAY” VIDEO
read more4:45pm :: Refugio State Beach :: I got lucky :: Heidi had the camera
read moreYou may have seen this already since it’s been quite popular for a few years…if not, you’ll love it…if so, it’s worth a second look! I love how the people are skeptical at first and then begin to warm up to the idea. Kind of like how it’s unbelievable that God would love us like He does…even including us in the redemptive work…but HE DOES!!! Romans 8:32 – The Message “—absolutely nothing can get between us and God’s love because of the way that Jesus our Master has embraced us.”...
read moreHere in England, and I think our concert in the park will be canceled tonight for the first time ever because of the classic English rain! We’re watching it hit the window now, and wondering what to do… In the meantime though, here’s installment #2: A song by a great guy and unique artist. This tune has been stuck in my head for over 10 years now. It’s been a constant source of encouragement. My prayer is that you’ll take a moment to REALLY listen to this song…let it soak in, like an English downpour…maybe it’ll get stuck in your head, too, and that’s a good...
read more…just stumbled across this great video of Brennan Manning – had to share it! It’s got me inspired to do a short series of articles related to the ridiculous extravagance of God’s love for us. I believe receiving and resting in God’s love could be our most important pursuit ever, because whatever actions we take or obedience we display to God has to come from a realization of being LOVED, or it’s empty, you know? There’s several things in my life that have helped me grasp a little bit of this idea, and I hope to post them individually every few weeks or so for a bit. Join me for the ride! Here’s STOP ONE:...
read moreIt may be hard to find me this weekend at Spirit West Coast, and it’d sure be nice to see a familiar face, so… Here’s where I’ll be: Saturday, May 24 1:50 pm – Worship before seminar speaker 3:00 pm – w/Jon Pritikin on the VeggieLand stage Sunday, May 25 2:00 pm – w/Jon Pritikin on the VeggieLand stage 10:30 pm – opening for comedian Rich Praytor For more info. on the festival, visit http://www.spiritwestcoast.org/ Hope to see you...
read moreANNOUNCING… The first-ever Spiritual Retreat, put on and hosted by……ME!!! THE ASCENT ’08! I have secured four sites at one of my favorite places on Earth: Upper Pines Campground in the jaw-dropping Yosemite Valley, September 18-20, 2008. This will be a life-changing weekend to relax, refresh, and renew, caught in the beauty of God’s majestic handiwork. John Muir once said that God speaks to us in nature all the time, but that in Yosemite, He uses CAPITALS. Psalm 145 says it like this: “Creation and creatures applaud you, God; your holy people bless you. They talk about the glories of your rule, they exclaim over your splendor…” Let’s take a few days to pull away and add our voices to the choir! This retreat is open to ANYONE with a desire to get away and recharge… THURSDAY night will include an amazing dinner, prepared with passion and artistry by our on-site chef, a devotional, an interactive worship experience, S’mores and guitars around the bonfire, and an un-plugged concert of requests and debut songs from the forthcoming album! On FRIDAY, we will get up early and attempt the summit of one of the most famous mountains of all time: Half Dome! This is the perfect time of year for this, with the cables still up, the weather optimal, and the crowds minimal. Here’s a link describing the adventure: Half Dome Folks who aren’t up for this craziness have many options throughout the day at Yosemite. For a link to some alternate things to do, click HERE The entire weekend will be accompanied by a pre-trip suggested reading list, raves, advice, and tips on enjoying Yosemite, along with prayerfully prepared, self-guided spiritual exercises – cool opportunities for you to connect with the Creator of it all. My prayer is that it will also be a great time to listen, share, encourage and support each other. Friday night will include another incredible dinner followed by Inspirational Campfire Session #2! SATUDAY, we’ll conclude our retreat with an awesome breakfast and a time of sharing, worship, reflection and response. I will be making my coveted Pete’s coffee for all… (for those wishing to stay over Saturday night, other accommodations may be available) ************************************************************* We’ll be tent-camping, so it’s kind of rustic, but I think that’s where all the fun is! (I can help supply some needed tents, if we’re short) This will be an intimate journey, in that there are only 20 SPOTS AVAILABLE It is a first-come/first-serve basis, and the registration has OFFICIALLY BEGUN! The cost is $150 per person, which is a tax-deductible donation that will cover food and your campsite, and support our ongoing music ministry efforts. You can secure your spot with a $100 deposit or, of course, pay the whole amount. To pay by check: Send to “Justin Fox Ministries” 3007 Donnybrook Costa Mesa, CA 92626 By credit card: We can take your number over the phone at 714-432-8335 With PayPal: Simply send a payment to “justin@justinfox.com”, or click on the PayPal button on the right of this site. This is a big leap of faith for us… THANK YOU for considering supporting and joining me in THE ASCENT!...
read moreI’m having some down-time on this Florida tour today, so I’ve uploaded two new videos! The first one is “Beautiful” from the Live DVD. I love the crowd participation on this one – Lynette Janzen doing the “Sprinkler”! Priceless. Also, the band is just really rockin’ it here…with Joe Servia’s one and only bass solo! You can view it on our YouTube page or the Video Page on this site. The second one is a bonus feature on the DVD; a brand new song I’ve been sharing a lot in concert lately called “Whisper”. I wrote it for the orphans at the Iris Children’s Center in Mozambique, Africa. Our friend; Laura Anderson is serving so faithfully there, and we wanted to encourage and raise awareness about her work. It features a slide-show of photos that my wife took on a visit a couple years back. I pray it stirs our hearts to reach out beyond ourselves a bit more…...
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