Monthly Archives: April 2016

The danger of being a good fake

Posted on April 30, 2016 by He stirs up the people...

Yesterday I got to accompany a couple of second grade classes to Ashby’s Fort.  I think the guide told us it’s the only remaining fort that George Washington ordered built on the “western front”.  Parts of the fort are original … Continue reading →

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Purple Coneflowers and Love

Posted on April 23, 2016 by He stirs up the people...

I planted some purple coneflower seeds from a baggie that I had saved the seeds in quite a while back – 11 years ago to be exact.  “2005 Purple Coneflower” was written on it.  I have no clue if they … Continue reading →

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Starting over again today

Posted on April 19, 2016 by He stirs up the people...

“Oh well, I already blew my healthy eating plan by eating those McDonald’s french fries. I may as well stop at the bakery and get some donuts.” Continue reading →

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The Story of My Life

Posted on April 16, 2016 by He stirs up the people...

When you turn to Jesus, He won’t change your past, but He will change your future. Continue reading →

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A Security Monitor

Posted on April 11, 2016 by He stirs up the people...

There is a commercial in which a place is being robbed.  There is a man dressed in a uniform that everyone assumes will do something to prevent the robbery.  He says that he’s not technically a security guard, but rather … Continue reading →

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Shelter from the storm

Posted on April 9, 2016 by He stirs up the people...

There are a couple of trees in front of the church.  Under the trees there are some flowers.  Daffodils, tulips, and more.  Many of the flowers came out and then the snow came back.  The frost killed the blooms on … Continue reading →

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Sometimes the hardship is from the Lord. Sometimes the blessing is from Satan.

Posted on April 6, 2016 by He stirs up the people...

Be forewarned.  This is a rant. I often see on social media things like, “Chase God and blessings will chase you”.  While we all need some encouragement at times, a great number of pastors should quit the ministry and go … Continue reading →

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Fooled into thinking it’s summer

Posted on April 1, 2016 by He stirs up the people...

It’s April 1.  This is not an April Fools blog, even though I was fooled early this morning by my neighbor’s Facebook post that school was cancelled due to a water problem.  You’ll probably be fooled by something or someone … Continue reading →

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