When the war ended Frank Stringfellow was 25 years old, penniless, and there was a $10,000 price on his head. His family home “The Retreat” had mysteriously burned when Union forces occupied the area. Lincoln had been assassinated, and the blood of revenge was running hot. Where could he begin to rebuild his life and rise from the ashes? 
Contrary to the account in R. Shepard Brown’s “Stringfellow of the Fourth” which I used in “Marching Through Culpeper,” Stringfellow did not immediately flee to Canada. Letters donated the Virginia Historical Society …

New direction sign
Four New Directional Signs Placed 
The number one criteria of the FCMB Board is to make the battlefield more visible and visitor friendly. In the past, both residents and visitors have zoomed through the battlefield without even realizing it. Now four new directional signs should help attract attention to this historic and scenic treasure. Coupled with the erection of split rail fencing and cleaning of the fence line by our hardworking volunteers, it’s hard to miss the battlefield. We believe visitation will increase significantly.
 For over two years the board …

I am currently taking a course called Web 2.0 from Dr. Randy Peck (www.peckwebs.empower2000.com), a Christian connector and marketing specialist, and Jerry Graham (www.thecoachingpair.com), one of America’s top Christian coaches. This course combines two-way journaling, coaching and Internet Social Marketing for breakthroughs.
So you’re probably wondering what is two-way journaling. It’s actually not complicated. Write in your prayer journal on a regular basis, daily if possible. Ask Jesus specific questions about your problems, decisions, direction, etc. Picture Him sitting beside you. Then be still and listen for His answers. According to …

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About this time last year I received a wonderful Christmas present when I learned that Dr. David Aiken, English professor at the College of Charleston and the Citadel, would be recommending “Marching Through Culpeper” to his upcoming classes. I contacted Dr. Aiken and he invited me to speak to one of his classes in January while we were at Hilton Head. Therefore I had the opportunity to share my story with his students. I also learned that “Gone with the Wind” would be required reading.
I am always thrilled to hear …

If you have not had the pleasure of watching HBO’s “John Adams” miniseries, I encourage you to treat yourself by viewing in this historical gem ASAP. It is now available on DVD.
I sat glued to the TV the night of the Emmy Awards, when “John Adams” garnered a record 13 awards. Most exciting of all was Kirk Ellis’ win for best screenplay. I was incensed when his acceptance speech was cut off. Here are the words our country was supposed to hear, and surely needs to hear at this juncture …

Death is for a moment. Life in Jesus is for eternity!
Steep your life in God-reality, God-initiative, God-provisions. Don’t worry about missing out. You’ll find all your everyday human concerns will be met. Give your entire attention to what God is doing right now, and don’t get worked up about what may or may not happen tomorrow. God will help you deal with whatever hard things come up when the time comes. (Matthew 6:33 & 34, The Message, Eugene H. Peterson)
If you knew today was you last day on earth … …

The desert is the place of testing, preparation and growth!
One thing I have desired of the LORD, That will I seek: That I may dwell in the house of the LORD all the days of my life, To behold the beauty of the LORD, And to inquire in His temple. (Psalm 27:4)
Are you suffering from self-pity?
Do you feel tired, battered, and bruised?
What is the remedy?
Visit today Link of the Day to learn how to turn self-pity into praise.
In several previous devotionals, I’ve mentioned the positive impact that Steve Burke, founder …

There is nothing that you and I have encountered that God didn’t intend for us to get over. There is no pain, hurt or stumbling blocks that God didn’t intend for us to get through and get over. – Dr. Victor L. Powell (“Think Big”)
Now to Him who is able to do exceedingly abundantly above all that we ask or think, according to the power that works in us, (Ephesians 3:20)
How big is your thinking? Does it reflect a BIG God?
How abundant is“exceedingly abundantly” when God is the One promising …

Learning to discern the voice of the Lord is like a baby learning to speak English.
The voice of the LORD is powerful, the voice of the LORD is full of majesty. (Psalm 29:4)
Is God talking to me?
Do I hear the Lord speaking to me?
How do I learn to tune into W-GOD?
When a strange but good thought passes through my mind, how do I know if it comes from God?
I apologize for my error in yesterday’s devotional concerning the start time for the community Thanksgiving service in Culpeper on Tuesday …