Saturday is for Singing

Switchfoot's "The Shadow Proves the Sunshine" will always have a special place in my heart. I used this song to make a video about my church's trip to the New Orleans area following Hurricane Katrina. It was one of the most fulfilling and memorable experiences of my life. It was also one of the most stressed out, difficult, tiring weeks of my life too, but I think that's why it was fulfilling.

I don't think many of us consider that the shadows of our life can actually prove to us that sunshine exists. Sometimes it seems like God isn't anywhere to be found, but we've just stopped noticing him. Anytime I hear this song (or this album really, it was on my iPod for most of the trip), I'm reminded of how commitment and sacrifice for him can bring hope to others.

You can download the video I made of the trip here.