Monday, November 22, 2004

Necessary outlet for a closet writer!

Well.....

Never thought I would see myself attempting this! Blogging is for people who are actually GOOD at it, like Phil Hampton, Wendy Scoggins, and Brad McDonald! I am just a mom in Vermont, trying to make ends meet, raise two boys, and live for Jesus the best that I can in a harsh, post-modern world. I have a fabulous husband, a wonderful church family, and a pastor who is passionate about the fold he shepherds (to visit our church website, click here).

Living in Vermont is a challenge. There are so many reasons for living here: low crime rate, low population rate, gorgeous scenery most months of the year (excluding mud season). The people are friendly, and now outnumber the cows (sorry, gotta live in VT to understand that one!). And the biggest reason of all to live in Vermont if you are an apostolic Christian... so many lost souls. There are VERY few churches up here in the spiritually dark Northeastern United States. The UPC only has 5 small churches in the entire state of over 600,000 people! The strongholds here are not coming down easily. The liberal politics here are nothing short of appalling. And yet, my heart breaks to think of the multitudes who refuse to hear the message. But a former pastor told me once... "the first shall be last and the last shall be first". The state of VT was the LAST of the 50 states to have a United Pentecostal Church established in it.... we are ripe to be the FIRST state to break out in revival that will turn this nation upside down in a day! I have no intention of leaving...I want to be here to RIDE THE WAVES of revival when they break forth!

Yes, the writer in me is just itching to get out... and so, I think I will accept the challenge and take this blogging journey wherever God leads...

Blessings until the next post!
Michelle

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