Monthly Archives: August 2016

Man Made Rainbows

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

As I was watering some plants around the parsonage today I saw a rainbow in the hose spray.  The thought occurred to me that I can make a rainbow appear pretty much any time the sun is out. Lord, am … Continue reading →

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This season of your life

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

We all know that the start of the school year is not the the end of summer according to the calendar.  But if you have any students in your house, like I do, it seems like summer is over.  Officially, … Continue reading →

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You have a role in the kingdom

Posted on August 29, 2016 by He stirs up the people...

Yesterday a few people talked to me about their desire for their kids to be part of a vibrant church youth program.  At the onset of the conversation, I assumed it was leading to, “So we are going to find … Continue reading →

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Putting on the orange shirts

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

We have 4 Samaritan’s Purse newbies with us this week in South Carolina.  Yesterday morning they sat through their 30 minute safety & information meeting, received their orange shirts, and set out into the world as part of Samaritan’s Purse. … Continue reading →

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Does Jesus stand before you or do you stand before Him?

Posted on August 20, 2016 by He stirs up the people...

This is not butterflies and flowers today.  It’s just flat out theology.  So I promise to be brief if you promise to give it a shot.  I read a little from Dietrich Bonhoeffer today.  I was struck when he said … Continue reading →

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Bearing witness to those who hate God – Why we love those who hate us

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

In her book The Helper (referring to the Holy Spirit), Catherine Marshall says that Jesus’ top priority for you and me as His followers is to witness to the world.  The problem for us is that the world is currently … Continue reading →

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A place prepared for you

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

I know a brother in Christ who is trying to decide what God would have him do next, what God would even have him do today.  I want the brother to join us in Andrews, SC next week, but I … Continue reading →

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Happy Anniversary

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

Today is our 30th wedding anniversary.  30 years ago today (the same day Elvis died, though not the same year) we were married in the Sistersville First United Methodist Church.  The many choices we have made as we have traveled … Continue reading →

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God has better plans

Posted on August 15, 2016 by He stirs up the people...

Last night we were having our first prayer walk between our local high school and middle school (we’re meeting every night this week).  The prayer walk was scheduled for 7:00.  At 6:15, the skies opened up letting loose a strong, … Continue reading →

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The reason the church can’t condone homosexual behavior

Posted on August 12, 2016 by He stirs up the people...

Angy Calvert made a public post on Facebook, which means it is openly shared with the world, just a my blog is.   It is also her personal view, just as my blog is my personal view.  She addressed the situation … Continue reading →

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