Sarah Palin speaks at "Women of Joy" Conference

[Julie Reed]

I just got back from attending the "Women of Joy" conference in Louisville, Kentucky today. Sarah Palin spoke on Friday night for 57 minutes. It was inspiring, uplifting and a real testimony as to how God has helped her through the trials in her life. I was especially moved by her sharing about her son "Trig" who has Down Syndrome. 16,000 were there that night. The press was barred from reporting on this event because it was more of a talk on faith. She shared many verses and talked of all her children. I have a lot of respect for her! It was very enjoyable!

[Wilson Deaton]

The press was barred from reporting on this event because it was more of a talk on faith.

Barred by whom? By the conference organizers? By Sarah Palin? Someone else?

Edited to say: Never mind, I found this: "Sixteen thousand women packed into Freedom Hall to hear from the former Vice-Presidential Candidate Sarah Palin. But this time she skipped the politics to talk about faith. Palin did not allow any media inside the event."

Wilson

[Shea Zellweger]

Barred by whom? By the conference organizers? By Sarah Palin? Someone else?

Edited to say: Never mind, I found this: "Sixteen thousand women packed into Freedom Hall to hear from the former Vice-Presidential Candidate Sarah Palin. But this time she skipped the politics to talk about faith. Palin did not allow any media inside the event."

Wilson

Good for her. Not everything needs to be a press junket.

[Wilson Deaton]

Yes, we had the "big crash" and lost all your old posts but my old-fashioned human memory still works well enough to know that you are a big fan of hers and have been for a while. Therefore, I think it's GREAT that you were able to go and see her in person. Furthermore, it's GREAT that she didn't let you down (that sometimes happens when we encounter our heroes in real life). It's GREAT to hear that she credits God for helping her.

Wilson

[Benjamin Burch]

I just got back from attending the "Women of Joy" conference in Louisville, Kentucky today. Sarah Palin spoke on Friday night for 57 minutes. It was inspiring, uplifting and a real testimony as to how God has helped her through the trials in her life. I was especially moved by her sharing about her son "Trig" who has Down Syndrome. 16,000 were there that night. The press was barred from reporting on this event because it was more of a talk on faith. She shared many verses and talked of all her children. I have a lot of respect for her! It was very enjoyable!

I'm very glad to hear that this was a positive experience for you and that God was at the center of all of it. Sounds great!

[Jim Chabot]

I just got back from attending the "Women of Joy" conference in Louisville, Kentucky today. Sarah Palin spoke on Friday night for 57 minutes. It was inspiring, uplifting and a real testimony as to how God has helped her through the trials in her life. I was especially moved by her sharing about her son "Trig" who has Down Syndrome. 16,000 were there that night. The press was barred from reporting on this event because it was more of a talk on faith. She shared many verses and talked of all her children. I have a lot of respect for her! It was very enjoyable!

From time to time my thoughts gravitate to those parents who have children with extreme needs. It is a lifetime commitment to care, commitment, worry and joy. Thanks for the reminder, I need to remember all of these parents in prayer!

[Julie Reed]

I need to include the other speakers and singers that were in this conference also. All of them shared personal testimonies about how God was and is working in their lives. I really enjoyed all of them. Liz Curtis Higgs, who I had never heard speak, was very good at the last service.

Charles Billingsley
Sarah Palin
Becky Tirabassi
Anita Renfro
Steven Curtis Chapman/Michael W. Smith Concert
Liz Curtis Higgs.