My friend Courtney uses this word alot.  She's a fabulous cook, but that's not the context in which I hear it most.  She often refers to spending time with the Lord to "marinate" in His presence.  Isn't that a great word for it?! 

I think that is what will happen for Ryan and I here in Wilmore.  The air here is so thick with water that it's often difficult to breathe, and so thick with the Holy Spirit that He's difficult to miss and impossible to ignore!

We've met a sea of faces, and have already connected with some precious hearts here to marinate with us.  We've sat in Estes Chapel and added our tears to the altar that has been stained with so many over the years.  We have had sweet and difficult moments in marriage - moved to crisis and surrender by waves of His love.  And we haven't been here 2 full weeks yet!

I want to dive!  To soak in all I can (even when I think I'm drowning)...