Every summer, I try to do something I call “evergreening.”

It’s all about tending to the soil.  Clearing a path.  Planting new seeds.  There may be no immediate visible gain. What is happening? It’s investing in something worthwhile — renewing ourselves for the future.

With this in mind, our family tries to incorporates visits to new churches or conferences into our summer vacations.  It gives us a fresh perspective, a wake-up call and allows us to take a breather to “reset” ourselves.

Last year, we visited New Song, North Coast Church, and some others great ministries in southern California.  And back on the east coast, our whole family renewed our spirit at the JAMA conference in Philly.

This year: Wave Church in Virginia Beach.  As an added bonus, we found out that they are hosting the Wave Conference and one of my favorite pastors will be there too, Pastor Ed Young:

Check out the Wave Conference Center — part of the church’s facilities where the conference will be held!

I’m excited.

What about you?  What are you doing this summer to clear the path, plant new seeds and refresh your outlook for the future?