Yesterday, I went to the worshiptogether conference for worship leaders, and I MET TIM HUGHES! I was shy and awkward and tongue-tied, and I didn't know what to say -- but he was so kind and even gave me a side-hug and took a picture with me! :)

Now I'm not usually one to be starstruck or infatuated with famous people, but this is one exception. After hearing his seminar (from the front row), it was just impossible not to admire his passion for worship that clearly comes from an overflow of his love for God. He was such a great speaker -- hilariously funny (and cute with his British accent :P) and SO incredibly insightful. He was completely honest, real, and genuine, which is refreshing in the world of worship where often it seems that you have to put on the face even when you're not feeling it. It was the best seminar I've ever attended. I learned so much about true worship -- both spiritually and practically.

The Michael Gungor Band was also there, and Brenton Brown and Al Gordon. In the evening, they led worship (well, the last half was more like a concert). They were good, but I was much less impressed with them. Except for the song "God Is Not A White Man," which was awesome.