Monthly Archives: May 2016

Moths and Rust

Posted on May 31, 2016 by He stirs up the people...

Last night I had a dream that I was in a bank in my hometown of Sistersville and I was making a deposit.  I had not realized it, but it turned out I had three $20 bills that were real … Continue reading →

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Double check the pastor’s sermon

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

I listened to a Matt Chandler sermon this morning.  He tells that in ancient days when there was a sheep that was prone to wander, the shepherd would chase the sheep down so many times until the shepherd would finally … Continue reading →

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A better boss of you than you

Posted on May 28, 2016 by He stirs up the people...

Diane and I returned from vacation yesterday.  We came home a day earlier than we had to so we could go to some high school graduation parties we have been invited to.  While in Myrtle Beach for a couple of … Continue reading →

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Shark Teeth are right there

Posted on May 25, 2016 by He stirs up the people...

    Yesterday I found a shark tooth at Myrtle Beach.  That’s not big news to the Decker family who is vacationing a couple hours north of us.  They posted on Facebook that they have found hundreds in the last few … Continue reading →

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Progressive Baptist Church

Posted on May 24, 2016 by He stirs up the people...

After a week in Florida, yesterday we headed toward home, driving as far as Myrtle Beach, where we’ll spend a few days.  While driving, I use the GPS, but also occasionally check in with Google Maps.  I’m glad I do. … Continue reading →

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God’s Mysterious Ways

Posted on May 17, 2016 by He stirs up the people...

  Diane and I are tenting at Fort DeSoto this week in St. Petersburg, FL–one of the nicest beach campgrounds in Florida.  We’ve left the tent and campground for the night, with a prediction of 1-2 inches of overnight rain, for … Continue reading →

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You can’t go by feelings

Posted on May 14, 2016 by He stirs up the people...

This morning when we walked into the hallway in the basement of the church it felt warm.  It was 53 degrees outside and it was probably 64 inside.  Later this afternoon it will be 74 degrees outside and the hallway … Continue reading →

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I forgot it was election day

Posted on May 10, 2016 by He stirs up the people...

When the alarm went off this morning it took me a second to remember why my alarm went off and Diane’s did not.  Usually I am awakened by her alarm because of her college classes.  I quickly remembered and got … Continue reading →

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I don’t own the rights to this…

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

I watch and listen to lots of sermons and music on YouTube.  Often, people will write something like “I don’t own the rights to this music” or “no copyright infringement intended”.  What they don’t realize is that the only way … Continue reading →

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You’ve tried your way…

Posted on May 7, 2016 by He stirs up the people...

I saw a political meme this morning that reminded me of a coaching hire years ago in Tyler County.  The Board of Education was hiring a high school coach and they were down to two candidates.  One person had high … Continue reading →

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