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Free to Make a Difference

Happy days as we prepare for Memorial Day Weekend. Freedom cost so many, so much. As I look at my own relatives, I’m thankful.  My Great (x6ish) Grandfather Captain William Miller moved to the colonies from Scotland and was in the Revolutionary War. He participated in campaigns in Northern VA., part of which is now West VA. And in PA. where he was severely wounded by Indians near Ft. Pitt which caused his death late that year, 1777, in Goochland...

The Heart of the Matter…

Today I was sitting in an awards assembly for children ending the 6th grade and entering the 7th grade. My heart was happy. My heart was sad. My heart was left with questions.   I was happy to see hard work rewarded with recognition. This made my heart happy.   I was sad to see many children who just made it out of the 6th grade with a pause and a photograph and a scattered bit of applause. This made...

Let’s Do This! Plans… Steps… Journey… Change.

  I have, once again, been studying the book of Acts to grow and stretch my vision of God’s purposes for the churches Stuttgart Harvest Church will go on to one day start and it is challenging for the family called Stuttgart Harvest Church as well. The book of Acts. The Acts of the Apostles.  The Apostles were the twelve disciples (not including Judas) plus Paul.   These men were all called by Jesus to fulfill this role and they...

Why?

I’m feeling… I’m feeling… hmmm… I’m feeling many things at the moment. This morning during my quiet time (what I call the time I spend talking with God in the morning, listening to Him through His Word, asking forgiveness, submitting to Him as I start the day) I was perplexed.  Luxury all around me this morning… and every morning.   Just a peek… $6 cups of coffee pouring out of Starbucks this morning like the rain runoff of yesterday’s storm.  Complaints of...