Inviting and downright cool music swelled from the library auditorium Thursday evening, luring students away from the catatonic stare of too much studying-and calling them to lay down their books to let loose with the Lord for a while.  The dimly lit auditorium had a campfire-like peace to it as students "rubbed some funk on" classic worship like "Awesome God" and let their dry bones be refreshed as they sang to our "Amazing God."  Students entered with backpacks and Starbucks cups in tow and had a chance to "get real" for a change. 

The Spiritual Life Committee, a group of student chaplains from every school, got very real as they shared experiences from their recent retreat weekend-specifically the revelation that "poop stinks!"  The message was simple:  We all have proverbial "poop" in our lives that isn't quite pretty, and we're always trying to cover it up, but what we really need to do is to be honest and let our stinky stuff stink so that we can be there to help each other through difficult times.  This touching and relevant truth became even clearer as the entire room split into small groups and shared life-got REAL with each other about struggles-and then prayed.  There were tears and joyful laughter, and an intimacy that's all too rare on our campus. 

Dr. Kidd, Director of Campus Ministries, wrapped up the evening with a brief scripture from Revelation 7:15-reminding us that those praising at the Throne are the ones brought through tribulation, and that we're not alone in our struggle. 

What a blessed time of intimate connection with Regent students and with the Lord!  Come get real at UNChapel!