Tag Archives: peace

Comparing yourself to others

Posted on May 6, 2019 by He stirs up the people...

We were on a mission trip to New Bern, NC last week with Samaritan’s Purse.  Samaritan’s Purse is there helping people recover from historic flooding last fall.  The insulation in the crawlspace had to be replaced.  Fortunately it had already … Continue reading →

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The keys to the kingdom

Posted on September 13, 2018 by He stirs up the people...

When I first became a pastor back in Mason, WV in 2007, I remember how strange it seemed to me that I show up and the people gave me the keys to the church.  Looking back, it would have actually … 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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Turning the corner from despair to peace

Posted on June 26, 2018 by He stirs up the people...

A lot of people related to yesterday’s blog.  It was about seasons in life, and in particular the Christian life.  I do not know if a lot will relate to today’s post, but I know a lot of people who … Continue reading →

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A challenging situation

Posted on November 10, 2017 by He stirs up the people...

The UMC sent out a letter from the Bishop today about West Virginia Wesleyan College.  WVWC had to release 27 faculty and staff because of budget problems.  In the letter, the Bishop said, “I am thankful for a College President … Continue reading →

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The Gift of Peace of Mind

Posted on November 7, 2017 by He stirs up the people...

As I began deleting all my unsolicited emails this morning, one caught my attention.  It was titled, “The gift of peace of mind”.  I had to see what they thought they could sell me that would give me “peace of … Continue reading →

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What might have been

Posted on May 12, 2017 by He stirs up the people...

A couple of weeks ago I took a picture of an egg that had hatched a baby bird.  The bird was gone and the shell was left.  This morning I took a picture of an egg that did not hatch.  … Continue reading →

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Peace, not as the world gives

Posted on February 10, 2017 by He stirs up the people...

I’m like a kid watching a parade through a knot-hole in the fence, and He is like a drone seeing everything… Continue reading →

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God’s not done

Posted on June 22, 2016 by He stirs up the people...

I remember a t-shirt from when I was a kid that had a picture of Garfield the cat and it said, “What, me worry?”  Garfield was not easily flustered.  I tend to worry when I think things are up to … Continue reading →

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Not a minute too soon

Posted on April 30, 2014 by He stirs up the people...

The exterminator is coming tomorrow.  When I heard that the other day I didn’t think much of it.  Today, I’m wishing it was today.  Diane found some ants on the floor next to the couch.  After investigating further, they’re pretty … Continue reading →

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