They call it the Itty-Bitty Farm and the big blue house. It’s right at the railroad tunnel in the downtown of the thriving metropolis of Evergreen Va (population 102 I think, if that). It’s at the corner of Old Evergreen and Friendship. I’ve met the new owners. A great little family with three kids and…
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Small Town – Big Hearts – a Parade for the Pastor
So my wife is keeping secrets from me. Fortunately, they are not the bad kind of secrets. It was the birthday kind. And more. Apparently the church was conspiring. In the middle of of the COVID chaos, the congregation was planning a parade of appreciation. Through a secret Facebook page and event, they coordinated a…
Going It Alone
He is all by himself. The place he calls home has nothing in the immediate area. But hundreds pass by during the day and through the night. Eleven months a year, most don’t even pay him any attention. But this is his month, this is his time, and for these few weeks he has an…
Reviewing My Performance
Tonight, I have a meeting. I am meeting with the Pastor Search Team – the very team with which I worked with from almost a year ago. I now am the pastor of the church, but it seems a bit awkward that the Search Team is still meeting. Well, not too awkward. But to some,…
Kiddies, Candy, and Craziness
Palm Sunday. Tornado Watch. Windy Gusts. Put those together and you’ve got a great day. Evergreen had a great Sunday service. We had over 200 in worship … 1st since I’ve been here, I think. Kid’s singing ‘hosannas’, palm branches waving, adult choir specials, organ solo, colors of the cross, and so much more as…
Muddy Shoes by Todd 