And despite myself, and how much I wanted to sit back passively, perhaps even with some angst, I loved the conference. I don’t really remember the talks, but I remember the way people made me feel when I arrived.

“Big claim – but he was confident that God had his back. And as it goes, God’s promise was trustworthy and true. David slew the giant not with a John Cena body slam or sick knife trick, but with a simple stone from his sling..”

The Japanese have created some on point products and cuisine over the years. At no point will I refuse a bubble tea or carpool to sushi train. But something I heard about a few years was reminded in my head again when I was reflecting on this year’s theme of ‘New again’.