Please Remember Greg Laurie's Family

Calvary Chapel Ministries have had a huge impact on my story and journey with Christ. Pastor Chuck (Smith) and his teaching in the late 70's transformed a lot of my thinking about Jesus. One of my all time favorite artist(s), Terry Taylor (Daniel Amos, Da, Swirling Eddies, etc.), came out of Chuck's church (along with a lot of other amazing artists). An incredible number of lives have been transformed by the realization and acceptance of who and what Jesus is through the teaching and leadership of Calvary Chapel Ministries and it's churches (Raul Ries, Greg Laurie, Bob Coy, (it's an endless list)).

There is an immense sadness in my heart today as I share that Greg Laurie's 33 year old son, Christopher, was killed in a car accident early on the morning of July 24th (yesterday as I write this). I know prayers are needed for Christopher's family (he has one daughter, Stella, and his wife Brittany is due in November with another child). Prayer is definitely needed for Christopher's parents Greg and Kathy, and his brother Jonathan.

Greg Laurie shares some thoughts on his blog and if you have been affected, influenced, or changed by the teaching or music of Calvary Chapel at all, I ask you take a moment to pray for the Laurie family. Christopher is home in a place we all long to be yet the heartache and loss for those left here on earth will remain for quite a while.

Thank you for taking the time to show your love and support.

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