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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...

I’m Emotionally Exhausted…

Family life is tough… I wish I could say it gets easier and less complicated.  I could say that but I don’t think it is true so I won’t.  It is tough for children, parents, siblings and relatives.  It is tough. I’m emotionally drained today. Yesterday contained one of the most difficult Sunday teachings I have passed on to Stuttgart Harvest Church. Difficult because it was about me.  I have lived it.  I am living it. Difficult because so many of...

The Scarlet Thread

  We have been in a teaching series called The Scarlet Thread.  Because of time, we selected a mere sample of how Jesus is woven into the Old Testament.  Wow… this has been exciting! Today I have a treat for you.  A little over a year ago I taught through the story of Abraham… and yes… this is a huge part of the scarlet thread.  Don’t bail out early because it builds all the way to the end of the...