Monthly Archives: August 2018

Blooming where you are planted

Posted on August 28, 2018 by He stirs up the people...

We have chipmunks that gather sunflower seeds that fall from the bird feeders and then plant them all over the place.  The other day I took this picture of some sunflower seeds that began blooming in a pot with a … Continue reading →

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A 40 year old letter to the editor

Posted on August 27, 2018 by He stirs up the people...

This morning I was thinking about blogging something today and what came to my mind is how God is always at work preparing us for things.  I thought back to high school when I wrote a letter to the editor … Continue reading →

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Equipping the called

Posted on August 25, 2018 by He stirs up the people...

I was just humbled beyond measure by the following comment on one of the sermons from my blog: Thnq paster…..gi….iam blessed by ur sermon really inspiring sermon and god has given u knowledge to share word of god…please pray for … Continue reading →

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Looking for a sign

Posted on August 17, 2018 by He stirs up the people...

The other day I filled up my vehicle.  On the drive home I noticed that where the numbers for the mileage usually show, there were letters instead.  The letters said, “gASCAP”.  There was no doubt what the van was trying … Continue reading →

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Breaking my promise to myself

Posted on August 14, 2018 by He stirs up the people...

Last night we were in Cabela’s in Wheeling, WV.  I had some credit with them through a Cabela’s credit card.  I was looking for discounted running shoes/sneakers, not because I run but because I am on my feet pretty much … Continue reading →

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I am Batman

Posted on August 11, 2018 by He stirs up the people...

I was surprised the other day by a vehicle behind me.  Locals may have seen it before, but it was my first time.  It was a yellow truck, with black trim all decked out with the Batman logo.  Across the … Continue reading →

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Nothing to be afraid of

Posted on August 10, 2018 by He stirs up the people...

This morning I was trying to figure out why bees were getting into a certain fluorescent light at the church.  I was looking between the drop ceiling and the roof above it.  And I just about freaked out when I … Continue reading →

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Staying close to the center

Posted on August 8, 2018 by He stirs up the people...

This morning I put nearly 50 pound of ham on to slow cook for the community dinner tonight at the church.  I also made a half gallon of sugar free lemonade.  As I was making the lemonade, I was swirling … Continue reading →

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The big fish that swallowed me up

Posted on August 7, 2018 by He stirs up the people...

I was talking with some friends last night.  One of them was paying the other a compliment when they said, “I was Jonah and you were the big fish.”  Say what?  They explained that they were on the run and … Continue reading →

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When you can’t see

Posted on August 1, 2018 by He stirs up the people...

It was really strange the other day driving down that road knowing what I could not see.  Locals know this as where 956 ends in Maryland near the rocket center.  There’s a big mountain behind that fog.  Without the fog, … Continue reading →

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