Recently my mom informed me she was downloading “I love Rock and Roll” as a ring tone. Seriously? The woman is 55. Upon hearing this, I knew the only choice for a Mother’s Day outing was a concert of some sort. Knowing Rebecca St. James was coming to Bent Tree, it couldn’t have been more perfect. Mom has been seeing her in concert since she became a Christian. We’ve always come away from her performances feeling pumped, uplifted and inspired. This was going to be great. I had no idea just how great it would be, not to mention how different.
Many artists travel around the world with their “spiritual guides.” Madonna has her Kabbalah tutor, the Beatles had the Hindu Maharishi, the Beastie Boys, though Jewish, have their Tibetan monks. Rebecca St. James has Evie Karlssen, a fireball for Jesus in yellow shoes. Not a spiritual guide, but a mentor; someone to help wrestle tough questions, someone to pray with, and someone to point Rebecca to the One who has all the answers. In today’s sexually-charged culture, Rebecca also takes with her something many mainstream artists only mock - a passion for purity. A message of abstinence that even in many Christian homes is not expected or even encouraged. She inspires young women to make a commitment to purity and wait for their future husbands. She speaks out against sexual freedom and encourages freedom in Christ.
The SHE event was more than we imagined it would be. Typically at a concert venue, it would be more about the artists. Even at Christian performances it can be equally about the singer and Jesus. This was different. Rebecca’s message of purity carried right on through to the whole setting. The stage set up was simple; you felt as though you were in someone’s living room worshipping. There was no focus on the musicians with her, only on the message of worshipping Christ. It seemed as though they took pains to make sure nothing detracted from Jesus. There was a time at intermission to adopt a Compassion International child, which was a complete answer to prayer for my family as we have wanted to do that for so long and never got around to it. The interaction time was also very informal and simple. Rebecca and Evie answered our questions as if they had known all 1100 of us forever. Everything about the SHE Event was about Christ: how to worship Him, how to share His love with others, and how to be more like Him in our everyday lives. We walked away from the evening inspired, but more than that, we felt as though the event ministered to our soul. It was a Mother’s Day that was truly memorable for mom and me.
at the SHE Event
Many artists travel around the world with their “spiritual guides.” Madonna has her Kabbalah tutor, the Beatles had the Hindu Maharishi, the Beastie Boys, though Jewish, have their Tibetan monks. Rebecca St. James has Evie Karlssen, a fireball for Jesus in yellow shoes. Not a spiritual guide, but a mentor; someone to help wrestle tough questions, someone to pray with, and someone to point Rebecca to the One who has all the answers. In today’s sexually-charged culture, Rebecca also takes with her something many mainstream artists only mock - a passion for purity. A message of abstinence that even in many Christian homes is not expected or even encouraged. She inspires young women to make a commitment to purity and wait for their future husbands. She speaks out against sexual freedom and encourages freedom in Christ. 
on through to the whole setting. The stage set up was simple; you felt as though you were in someone’s living room worshipping. There was no focus on the musicians with her, only on the message of worshipping Christ. It seemed as though they took pains to make sure nothing detracted from Jesus. There was a time at intermission to adopt a Compassion International child, which was a complete answer to prayer for my family as we have wanted to do that for so long and never got around to it. The interaction time was also very informal and simple. Rebecca and Evie answered our questions as if they had known all 1100 of us forever. Everything about the SHE Event was about Christ: how to worship Him, how to share His love with others, and how to be more like Him in our everyday lives. We walked away from the evening inspired, but more than that, we felt as though the event ministered to our soul. It was a Mother’s Day that was truly memorable for mom and me.
