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I really believe it is important to look for fingerprints of God throughout the day. When I say fingerprints, I'm referring to those little things that remind you that you are never alone or forgotten. These are so easy to miss sometimes! However, if you ask God to help you see them, He always will. Once you see them, it is important to remember them. During the difficult times in my life, when I feel like I'm on my own, I like to reflect back on these little gems. I was thinking about one of them today and thought I'd share it.
Early last spring, I went to the grocery store. I was determined to stay within my budget as we had recently had a lot of unexpected expenses. It had been pretty gloomy and rainy all week. So, naturally fresh cut flowers caught my eye. There were beautiful spring bouquets.
I love fresh flowers. I really wanted them. I knew just where I would put them. They would be such a bright spot after such a dismal week. Spring comes late in Minnesota and I really wanted a touch of spring. I sighed. I needed to be practical and sometimes I just hate to be practical!
This next part is pure supposition on my part but on the other hand, who really knows?
And Father God looked down upon his daughter who really wanted some pretty flowers, but was trying so hard to be practical. He knew she was tired of the cold, dark winter days and the bare trees. She was tired of snow, ice and often brutal wind. He had given her one beautiful spring-like day the week before, but human-like, she wasn't quite satisfied. She was trying to be satisfied and patient. She wasn't doing the greatest job, but she was trying. He knew she was anxious to dig in the soil and smell the grass. He knew it would still be sometime before she could do that. It's not good to give a child everything they want but perhaps....
Back to reality...I arrived home with my groceries, put them away and went upstairs to do some things. While I was up there, my husband returned home. He's an audio/visual technician at a college and he had been working at a special event that Saturday. He came upstairs and talked to me for a moment or two before I headed back downstairs. I walked into the dining room and screamed. There on the table was a very large, beautiful, expensive-looking bouquet in a gorgeous vase. Often, the events my husband works at have beautiful floral arrangements. Sometimes, afterwards, the organizers ask the technical support staff if they would like to have some flowers.
I went through my usual routine. I hollered upstairs at my husband. "Whose flowers are these?" He hollered back at me, "What flowers?" "The flowers sitting on my table!" "Someone put flowers on your table? Why would anyone do that?"
I immediately remembered how I had stood in front of the cut flowers at the grocery store earlier that day. These were bigger and more beautiful than any of those bouquets. I started to laugh as I shared what had transpired with my husband. He chuckled. "Aren't you glad you were practical." I didn't answer. I put my arms around the vase and buried my face in the scent of the beautiful blooms. "Thank you God," I whispered. "Thank you for the beautiful flowers." I had just received a gentle, beautiful reminder of God's love.
P.S. Please don't think I'm not recognizing that my husband brought the flowers home. However, I am married to a man who is also a child of God. My husband was also struck by the timing and was happy to have had a part in this story as well.
Thank you for this blog. I also believe it is important to look for God's fingerprints in our lives. Thanks for reminding me to remeber them!
What a blessing your post is! I am also a sister in Christ who searches daily for what I term "the grace of God" or the love notes from Him. They are present every day, aren't they, we just have to purpose to find them and see them.
One day being weak I prayed for a sign for God that he was listening to me. I said I don't know what maybe that somebody would give me a ride to work.
I stood at the bus stop and a woman I had never seen pulled over. He offered me a ride to the mall. I declined. She kept on saying are you sure? Cause if you want a ride to the mall I'll give you one.
As she drove away I realized the mall was right across the street from where I worked.
Of course God's love was in your husband bringing you flowers that day.
That was a wonderfully testimony. Thanks for sharing that.
Thanks for another reminder of the joy in being His child. Right now it's another gray day, and not even winter yet. And I'm picturing you burying your face in a big scrumptuous bouquet of brightly colored flowers. Yum. (Now I might have to go buy myself some ;)
You call them fingerprints, and I say He gave us New Eyes to see His work within us and around us. We say it in different ways, but we are both saying in our own special ways that we serve a very personal God who is concerned about your welfare - and mine.
God Bless!
Shadow aka S :coffee:
What an uplifting blog! I remember when you came into chat and were so excited about the flowers. You talked about them for a good week afterwards. I didn't know about the bit in the grocery store though.
It's sort of how I was writing in my most recent blog... About how God will remind you that he loves you. God is love, and whether he shows it or not, that doesn't change. But that doesn't mean that he won't show it, like with you and those flowers, or me and my son.
As the year has become gray and cold, and very soon covered in white, it was nice to hear about your spot of spring. :D
I guess I'd better clarify stuff as I realized I am causing some confusion. I posted this as a feature because I had written 500 blogs this yesterday. I was doing a bit of research for that blog, found my very first blog and thought it would be fun to pull it up and post it as it was written over two years ago. I'm a history buff so I like looking back at stuff. I'm glad it is a blessing two years later, though! Praise God!
I love those moments, when God plants a finger print on our everyday lives just to let us know He hears our hearts desires. This summer I took my son to the zoo a lot. We would pack up the cooler with yummy snacks and drinks and head out. I would have to unload our huge stroller (it was free. . . so who can ask for convenience right?) and then navigate it through large crowds and tight spaces. I looked around at others with their nice little umbrella strollers, and wished I had the $20 for a cheap one. Knowing I didn't, I just let it be and moved on. I even told myself not to pray for it, because God had already provided us with so much when it came to baby gear, I shouldn't be greedy about it. That weekend I found one in a box marked free. It was dingy and old, but in perfect condition, all I had to do was wash it up a bit and stick my kid in it!!! It's wonderful when He does such little things for us that make us more aware that He's willing to give us more than just the basics. . . when it's in our best interest that is!
[quote] "Whose flowers are these?" He hollered back at me, "What flowers?" "The flowers sitting on my table!" "Someone put flowers on your table? Why would anyone do that?"[/quote]
I can just picture you and your husband having this conversation!
What a wonderful testimony of just how personal our God is. Yes, I love those footprints!
Blessings, dear friend... and here's to another million hits!
I love your re-run blogs more than anything I ever saw as a TV rerun. Wonderful!
In Him,
And what a lot of water has flowed under the bridge since then yet the truth of the blog is still the same ... God is faithful. I was smiling as soon as I read this blog again. Love it!


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A couple of weeks ago, while enjoying my morning coffee, I spied a piece in a well-known newspaper.
It had to have been on a weekend or a day off, because I was peacefully enjoying one of my favorite combinations of breakfast and a real, live, crinkly newspaper.
I will have to paraphrase as I do not recall any exact quotes.
But the author extolled the joy of just popping in on friends.
Big fat NO!
This innocent and excellent writer had realized that he was close to a friend's home. I think it was a Sunday morning. And so he decided to pop in on his friends. He, at least, had the forethought to bring food and, as I recall, champagne.
He went on to describe his visit. He believed himself to be welcomed heartily by the family, and somebody climbed down the stairs after being awakened from bed to greet the writer.
In his ingenuous mind, he actually thought this was a wonderful way to connect with friends and loved ones!
He had not called in advance to warn his unsuspecting victims of the impending incursion.
He had not texted in advance.
He had not even used a telephone or mobile apparatus.
And he had not even sent a carrier pigeon … or the Pony Express … or some sort of warning … so they could ignore the door, if they so desired, and achieve a few more minutes of sleep … or privacy … or serenity.
Were this to happen Sunday morning, before noon, in the Curmudgeon home …
Just imagine:
I, or a member of the household, without thinking, possibly contemplating a package from Amazon … staggers to the door.
Every hair on the head sprays out at a unique angle.
Pajamas or nightshirt is rumpled.
Eyes are half closed.
Yawns occur in rapid succession.
And what is there on the doorstep?
Not a package.
A human being with a bag of bagels and a grin on his or her face.
"Hope the coffee is on," says this hapless soul, with a smile.
A Curmudgeon family member stares in disbelief.
This cannot be happening.
Definitely still dreaming.
Or more accurately: A nightmare!

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You're going out on your own and getting your own apartment! This is an exciting time, but choosing your own apartment can be a lot of work. You're likely going to be bombarded with information and trying to work out everything that you need to do in order to find the apartment that meets your needs the best.
You may find that there are two different apartments that you're choosing from when looking for apartments for single people and couples. These can be one-bedroom apartments or studio apartments but what's the difference? Are there significant differences between the two that you need to be sure that you consider before making a choice? Here are some of the differences.
How the Space is Laid Out
The layout of the space is a big difference between studios and 1 bedroom apartments. In a studio, you literally have one large space that has your kitchenette and your common space. You need to fit your bed in there and everything. Your bathroom is, likely, a small little area in a corner. And that's it.
A one-bedroom apartment, on the other hand, has a lot more space. You likely have a dedicated bedroom and a full, complete kitchen in there. You also likely have a living room. The bathroom is, likely, much larger than what you are going to find in a studio apartment as well. Some one bedroom apartments cover the entire floor of renovated homes, so you've got a ton more space here.
When you look at one bedroom apartments in phoenix, you will find that the rent and utilities cost more than in a studio apartment. And, that makes sense. You're paying for the extra square footage in your rent, and you will have more space to use in that one bedroom apartment. And, with that extra square footage comes more electrical outlets and more space that you're going to need to heat and cool during the appropriate times of the year. So, yes, while you get more space, you're paying for that extra space in your other costs as well.
Storage Space
If you're worried about how much storage space that you have in your apartment, then a studio apartment may go off of your list quickly. A studio has no closets or any sort of storage space the only space that's not in the main area is the bathroom, as started earlier in this article. If you have a lot of items, or you don't like the idea of your clothing being in the same space where you hang out regularly, then you want to be sure that you consider a one-bedroom instead.
Take some time to look at and explore what you want to get out of an apartment before making a final decision. There's a lot that you need to be sure that you consider and, as you look at what you can find, you want to be sure that you get something that is right for you. Good luck finding the apartment of your dreams!


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Today's horoscope says: "This is not a good day to throw your money around."
Self's first words to hubby this morning, delivered as he is brushing his teeth, are: Benazir Bhutto was assassinated yesterday. (And, self has been listening to the Today show for 10 minutes now, and there's still no information on the assassination, news of which self picked up on the internet)
Self must have been knocked out, for she slept for eight and a half hours straight, a record. Neck aches exceedingly (therefore it must be cold), and the dogs are milling about, waiting impatiently to be fed (as self usually feeds them the minute she gets up).
Self still groggy, but here are the books self is interested in reading after perusing the (rather thin) issue of the 16 December 2007 New York Times Book Review :
(1) After reading Siddhartha Deb's review of Nadine Gordimer's new short story collection, Beethoven was One-Sixteenth Black :
These previous books by Gordimer:
The Conservationist
Burger's Daughter
July's People
Why Haven't You Written? Selected Stories, 1950 – 1972
(2) After reading Jennifer Gilmore's review of Esther Freud's new novel, Love Falls :
Esther Freud's Love Falls
(3) After reading Mark Kamine's review of Madison Smartt Bell's homage to Baltimore, Charm City: A Walk Through Baltimore :
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We understand that finding the right residential care home for your loved ones is important to you.
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When you shop through the Desert Cottages Amway portal, a percentage of the purchase goes directly to supporting your loved ones who are in our care. Rather than pay for these products at a store or another online store, you can choose to shop our Amway portal and offset the cost of care.
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Total housing expense is the sum of a homeowner's monthly mortgage principal and interest payments plus any other monthly expenses associated with their home. Total housing expense is a key component in the calculation of a borrower's housing expense ratio which is used in the underwriting process for a mortgage loan.
Breaking Down Total Housing Expense
Total housing expenses can encompass a wide range of costs. A borrower's total housing expenses are typically required in a credit application for a mortgage loan. These expenses are measured by the borrower's total housing expense ratio. Mortgage loan underwriters will also require that a borrower provide details on their total debt, which is measured by a borrower's debt-to-income ratio.
Mortgage Loan Qualifying Ratios
The total housing expense ratio is one of two qualifying ratios commonly analyzed by an underwriter in the approval process for a mortgage loan. Some lenders will focus just on a borrower's mortgage principal and interest payments while others may require a broad analysis of housing costs. For a borrower, housing costs will include the principal and interest on a mortgage. It may also include a variety of other items such as insurance premiums, property taxes, and homeowner's association fees.
The housing expense ratio divides a borrower's total housing expenses by their monthly income. This ratio must typically be approximately 28% or less for approval. It is also known as the front-end ratio.
Debt-to-income is a second qualifying ratio that is also considered in conjunction with a housing expense ratio when determining approval for a mortgage loan. This ratio is known as the back-end ratio. Debt-to-income ratios divide a borrower's total debt service, including housing debt and all other debt by a borrower's monthly income. This ratio must generally be approximately 36% or less for approval. In some cases, higher debt-to-income levels may be allowed for mortgage loans sponsored by government agencies. Agencies can allow debt-to-income ratios on mortgage loans of approximately 55% or less.
Mortgage loan underwriters use qualifying ratios for approvals and also for determining principal amounts. If approved for a mortgage loan, a lender will consider a borrower's housing expense ratio and debt-to-income ratio capacity in determining the maximum amount they are willing to lend.
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Summary of the first Trimester
Your baby
The makings of a new unique individual begin with the coupling of the gametes (sperm and ovum) that form a single celled organism called a zygote. In your uterus, the zygote undergoes many cell divisions to become a cluster of cells known as a blastocyst of which the outer cells develop into the placenta and the inner cells into an embryo. During the embryonic stage, the structures for all organs and tissues develop. The heart is the baby's first functional organ and by the end of this trimester you'll be able to hear a heartbeat. The neural tube is embryonic tissue that will eventually form the spinal cord and brain. It begins to develop before some women even know that they are pregnant. This formation requires folate, thus it's recommended that women take a folate supplements at least one month before conception and throughout their first trimester to prevent neural tube defects. In week nine, your baby enters its next phase of uterine development- the fetal stage, during which the fetus will grow most rapidly, relative to its size, than in any other stage of its lifespan. The first trimester sets the tone for the rest of development.
Your body
Pregnancy symptoms can differ between women and the onset of such symptoms can begin as early as week four for some expecting mothers. Prepare to like and dislike foods that you normally love or hate, experience frequent 'gotta go now' interruptions, lower pelvic cramping, backache that may persist throughout pregnancy and the dreaded morning sickness. Try to adapt to your new tastes and find substitute for foods that you can no longer eat such as raw meat/fish, unpasteurized milk and soft cheeses. During early pregnancy blood pressure tends to drop resulting in feelings of tiredness, faintness and dizziness. When queasiness comes, eat small frequent meals rather than three large meals and keep up your iron intake to sustain your energy levels. Don't worry, these symptoms aren't forever, most will disappear by trimester 2. Your breasts may start to become larger, more sensitive and your areola may darken. Around the 12th week of gestation, your uterus will begin to lift above your pelvis and a tiny bump may be visible. You might want to buy new supportive bras and start upsizing your outfits without feeling guilty of needing that extra space for your growing waist line.
Your life
Your new persona as a mother has begun. Even before conception, your health and choices will play a part in your child's life. A healthy lifestyle helps produce quality gametes, a nurturing uterus and a successful pregnancy so that you can give them the best possible start to life. For many newly appointed mothers, you may need to sacrifice a few things, such as quit smoking and restricting alcohol intake and many favourite foods. If you've been actively trying, a pregnancy test is possible from as early as three weeks and should be confirmed with your doctor. For unplanned pregnancies, the transition to a healthy pregnant lifestyle may be quite sudden, but with a bit of will power, it is achievable. Depending on your situation, your feelings may be of elation, relief, apprehensiveness or concern. All these feelings are normal, particularly for a first time mum who may have days of certainty and others where she questions her suitability as a mother. Just remember, the baby isn't coming right away and you still have 6 to 9 months to learn and read up on the stages to come. Many mothers often say it's a "learn-as-you-go" type of job anyway. Don't forget that you're not alone; you may find it helpful to confide in your partner, your mother, other mothers and/or community and professional services. Main things to consider at this stage are; your finances (start saving if you have not done so already); when and how you'd like to share your secret with others; and which healthcare providers you'd like to see for your baby.
Your tests
Before you conceive, it's encouraged that you and your partner see a doctor for a check-up to ensure that you are both in the best health for fertility and pregnancy. Tests before conception and during early pregnancy include running some blood tests for the detection of any infectious diseases, to determine blood type and the presence or absence of the rhesus antigen, red blood cell number and nutritional deficiencies including iron levels. Your health practitioner will be the one to confirm the exciting news with a pregnancy test and can also estimate your due date. But most women will give birth at least 2 weeks either side of this date. Your first glimpse of the life growing inside of you can be scheduled towards the end of this trimester. An ultrasound is a non-harmful method of visualizing your baby, which will also provide some useful information about how your baby is coming along. It's also possible to detect certain genetic conditions during weeks 11 to 14 with a nuchal translucency test. There are further tests available for women shown to have a higher risk of developing a baby with genetic abnormalities; your doctor or midwife will recommend these if needed. Book in your first antenatal class early, ideally around week 10 and schedule future classes throughout your pregnancy to help you prepare for labour, birth and parenthood. Upon meeting with your doctor, they will explain all your necessary tests and appointments, so they will be on top of it all. But it may help writing them down somewhere for your own reference and assurance.
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Name of the Organisation: Syndicate Agriculture and Rural Development Foundation
Administrative Office: Main Road, Hiriadka – 576 113, India
Established in: 1966
Registration: Under Mysore Societies Act 1960, S. No. 3/66 – 67/ S K (An non Governmenental Organisation)
Main Objectives
- To promote the betterment of people in rural areas through propagation of modern Technology.
- To organise rural people into viable group with Objectives of assisting them to help themselves.
- To establish and found organisations both formal and informal of people living in rural areas and support them with donations, grants or otherwise for the above purpose. 4. To publish journals, booklets to propagate and disseminate appropriate Technology.
- To organise seminars, workshop training programmes, exhibitions pertaining to agriculture, allied activities and rural industries.
- To assist research in agriculture, horticulture, animal husbandry and allied activities.
- To undertake field study, surveys and evaluation studies.
PROGRAMMES: In pursuance of the above objectives
Foundation organises :
- Formation of Farm Information Exchange Clubs with 30 to 40 agriculturists who are member of the Foundation.
- Formation of Young Farmers Clubs in High Schools, to inculcate love for agriculture in students. To encourage them to take up agriculture after their studies.
- Publishing monthly journal Krishiloka in Kannada which has a readership of about 15,000.
- Conferring BEST FARMER AWARD every year.
- Distribution of vegetable seeds every year, to young Farmer Clubs.
- Propagation of development vanilla crop through Vanilla Development Trust Sponsored by the Foundation.
Membership: We accept four type of membership A) Ordinary Annual Rs. 51.00 P.A. B) Life Rs. 301.00 C) Patron Rs. 501.00 D) Benefactor Rs. 1001.00 To all the members, KRISHILOKA, Kannada monthly magazine will be sent free.
GRANTS TO FIECs & YFCs: To encourage from Information Exchange Clubs (FIEC) and Young Farmers Clubs (YFC) we give grants for the extension activities conducted.
MANAGEMENT: Management of the Foundation lies in a Governing Council elected once in three years. Council at present consists of eminent bankers, prograssive farmars, social workers, journalists etc.
Mr. K K Pai, former Chairman of Syndicate Bank in the President.
Mr. K. M. Udupa, a retired Bank Executive and Executives Director of Bharatiya Vikas Trust is Vice President.
Mr. P. B. R. Hegde, a progressive farmer & Bank Executive and is the Secretary
Mr. P. Srinivas Hegde, a progressive farmer and a Social worker is the Treasurer.
Day to Day administration is looked after by Mr. H. V.Mallya, Retd. Bank Executive. Tel. No. 25423 38 (D), 2542437 (R) – STD Code – 0820.
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Milton residents can throw out those unwieldy household items March 19 as the city teams with Roswell Public Works to sponsor a bulky trash amnesty day. From 8 a.m. to 2 p.m., residents of Milton can bring items to the Roswell Public Works Division at 1810 Hembree Road in Roswell from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Proof of residency will be required, and utility bills are preferred.
Some of the items that will be accepted are: automobile tires -- limit four with no rims; sofas; tables, refrigerators; chairs; washers; dryers; TVs; deactivated cell phones; computer equipment and electronics. The city will not accept paint, household hazardous waste, any fluids including motor oil and anti-freeze, household batteries, construction and demolition materials or yard waste.
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Since 2001, David Bowman has served as the executive director of the Tarrant Baptist Association in Fort Worth. From deep in the heart of one Texan, he shares his background and thoughts on church and ministry. To suggest a Baptist General Convention of Texas-affiliated leader to be featured in this column, or to apply to be featured yourself, click here.
Where else have you worked, and what were your positions?
I was a congregational strategist for Texas Baptists for four-and-a-half years before coming to Tarrant Association. I served in pastoral ministry for twenty years at churches in Baytown, Nocona, Point and Cleburne. I also served as an evangelism coordinator on staff of the Baptist Student Ministry at Midwestern State University in Wichita Falls.
Where did you grow up?
I grew up in Sulphur Springs, Texas.
How did you come to faith in Christ?
I grew up in a Christian home and attended a church where the good news was faithfully preached and taught. I gave my life to Christ on February 11, 1976, during a Bible conference at our church.
Where were you educated, and what degrees did you receive?
I graduated from Sulphur Springs high school, Texas A&M University-Commerce (formerly known as East Texas State University) and Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary. I was a history major in college. I earned the Master of Divinity and Doctor of Ministry degrees at Southwestern.
Why do you feel called to your particular vocation?
This is one of two jobs I said I would never have. The other was working for a state convention. Now I have done both.
I love my job! I have the privilege of working with some of the most amazing leaders I have known.
Becky Biser began on staff at TBA over 35 years ago as a receptionist. She is now the director of leadership development. I don't know anyone who hears and responds to God like she does.
Gary Crowell has been on staff for over 15 years. He served as an IMB missionary for 19 years in Peru. He was shot and left for dead by Shining Path terrorists. His recovery was miraculous. He does miracles for TBA and our affiliated churches in the areas of finances, legal matters and ministry to internationals.
Jay Harris had been on staff at TBA for nearly 20 years. He abandoned us in early 2018 for the greener pastures of retirement. He continues working with us in the areas of leadership coach training and life planning. He is the kindest, gentlest man I know.
Hector Mendez does double-duty as a local church pastor and church-starting consultant. He is an international evangelist and ministry trainer. He and Gary have extended TBA's reach to Venezuela, Peru and beyond.
Troy Wolfe serves on our staff as a church-starting catalyst. He is an experienced church starter and one of the most intense men you will ever meet. He also serves on the staff of Fellowship of the Parks in Keller.
Casey Lester is our assistant. She is a seminary student and is married to a seminary student. She will graduate in May and then pursue a Ph.D. at Dallas Baptist University. She is also expecting their first child. Casey is an author, blogger and photographer. She plans to become the next Becky Biser.
Walter and Cindy Krueger serve as volunteers for TBA. They keep things working that would otherwise fall apart. They are endlessly delightful and incredibly helpful.
I am called to serve these wonderful leaders as they serve the hundreds of churches that affiliate with TBA. Their ministries extend around the world. They multiply disciple-making ministers.
Please tell us about your association—where it's located, the key focus of its work and ministry, etc.
Fort Worth is on the kinder, gentler side of the Metroplex. The Texas Rangers play in Tarrant County. The Dallas Cowboys play in Tarrant County. DFW Airport is in the city of Fort Worth. Fort Worth is a big city with the heart of a small town.
Tarrant Association does three things: leadership development, church starting and community engagement. If it doesn't fit in one of those boxes, it probably belongs to someone else. We focus on opportunities to multiply disciples and churches.
What do you like best about leading your association? Why?
I love working with the pastors, staff members and lay leaders in this community who seek to extend God's kingdom among the men, women and children who need to know and experience a loving relationship with our Father in heaven. We live and work on mission.
Our mission statement is: "Investing in relationships to connect others with Christ." Our vision is: "Creating a culture of Christ-centered catalysts."
No other entity and no other leaders wake up every morning with Tarrant County on their hearts and minds like we do. We want to maximize disciple-making leaders in every domain of community life.
We want the church to be the church seven days a week in their roles as schoolteachers, garbage collectors, city managers and restaurant workers. We want to know our city and county leaders, and we want them to know we pray for them and stand ready to serve them and alongside them in making our area a little more heavenly every day.
What aspect(s) of associational ministry and/or its mission do you wish more people understood?
Associations are not cooperative program ministries. We do not receive funds from the SBC or its entities. We receive a declining measure of support from Texas Baptists because they receive a declining measure of support from Texas Baptist churches. Most associations across the USA are struggling financially.
We have said, for as long as I can remember, that we can do more together than we can alone. Yet we seem more intent on going alone or in going with others rather than working together. However, no church is big enough and powerful enough to serve a community like ours by itself, or even with a handful of others. We really do need each other.
What one aspect of your job gives you the greatest joy or fulfillment?
I love seeing pastors make their churches the heroes. In a day when building a platform has become big business for religious leaders, it is refreshing to hear pastors tell stories about their members who are making a difference in their homes and communities.
Let's tell more stories like the businessman whose daughter asked about a homeless man as they awaited entry to a performance. That dad went back to work with a new passion to serve his community. He was able to marshal hundreds of thousands of dollars to serve needy people in our area in response to his daughter's question.
Let's tell about the elementary school principal who invites church partners to pray over every chair in every classroom after school hours.
Let's tell about the city manager who wants to demonstrate that inner cities can become oases of peaceful, vibrant, family-friendly entertainment.
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Who were/are your mentors, and how did/do they influence you?
I grew up without many mentors.
As I walked across the parking lot of the small, country church where I was pastor when I was 26 years old, I thought to myself, "If I ever figure out what I'm doing, I'm going to spend the rest of my life helping others figure out what they are doing."
I think God let me do everything the hard way so that I would have plenty of stories to tell and experiences to draw on for the role I am in now.
Other than the Bible, name some of your favorite books or authors, and explain why.
You really do not have time or room for my answer to this question. However, here are a handful of transformational texts.
- "Church Unique" and "God Dreams" by Will Mancini
Will is a personal friend and occasional business partner. Every church is uniquely shaped for significant ministry. Most never take the time and effort to think about this in a manner that provides breakthrough clarity. This book will set a church on that journey.
- "Nothing to Prove" by David and Caron Loveless
David was the pastor of one of the largest and most innovative churches in America until he was forced to resign due to an affair. He didn't want to have an affair, but he did. How do you recover from the worst mistake of your life? David and his wife, Caron, lead us through the steps of healing and restoration. I'm proud to call David a friend.
- "Hearing God" by Dallas Willard
Read anything and everything by Willard. It will be good for your soul. Take your time. This is not light reading. You need some heavy lifting now and again. This book is a great place to start.
- "Gilead" by Marilynne Robinson
How she managed to write this book so beautifully and so captivatingly, I will never know. However, I will be forever grateful. The last line haunts me still years after it first took my breath away.
What is your favorite Bible verse or passage? Why?
My life verse for the first half of my life was Joshua 1:9: "Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be terrified; do not be discouraged, for the LORD your God will be with you wherever you go."
My life verse for the second half of my life is John 3:30: "He must become greater; I must become less."
What better bookends for a small-town boy from a no-name family adopted into our Father's family and called into his service?
God is with me wherever I go, whatever I face. Wherever I go, whomever I meet, they need to see Jesus more than they need to see me. May that become ever more true in my remaining days.
Who is your favorite Bible character, other than Jesus? Why?
I read years ago that Barnabas is the second-most important character in the New Testament. Obviously, Jesus is first. Why Barnabas?
If it were not for this man, whose nickname means Encourager, we would not have Mark's Gospel or Paul's letters. That is over half of the New Testament.
One man who saw the best in others and obeyed God in building them up changed the world for millions of people. Unless he is the author of Hebrews, we don't know much about what he taught. We do know how God used him to edify others. He could have created a platform for himself, but he was too busy building them for others.
That is a great role model for modern ministers.
Name something about you that would surprise people who know you well.
I was once struck by lightning, have been shot at twice and had three close encounters with bears in the wild.
If you could get one "do over" in your career, what would it be, and why?
I put my foot down one night. I stepped in it.
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- Jordan, Solomon, deed dated 1851
- Leitch, Arthur, Estate
- Perkinson, Dempsey, LWT (1876)
- Plaster, Benjamin, Sr.
- Smith, David, LWT (1853)
- Spain, William S., Inventory and Appraisement of Estate.
- Sprayberry, Benjamin, LWT (1848).
- Sprayberry, Brice, LWT (1876).
- Sprayberry, W. H. E., LWT (1911).
- Waits, Sarah, LWT (1869)
- 1840-1848 (images)
- 1848-1856 (index)
- 1856-1872 (index)
- 1885-1886 from newspapers
- Map of DeKalb County County
DeKalb County WillsDeKalb County Probate Records by Jeannette Holland Austin comprizes the content of these records.
- Wills & Estates 1841-1869
- Wills & Estates 1870-1889
- Wills & Estates 1890-1919
- Appraisements & Returns 1852-1858
Indexes to Probate Records
- Deed Book L 1846-1852
- Deed Book M 1850-1853
- Deed Book N 1852-1854
- Annual Returns, Appraisements, Inventories, Sales, 1842-1852
- Annual Returns, Appraisements, Inventories, Sales, 1852-1859
- Annual Returns, Appraisements, Inventories, Sales, 1858-1863
- Annual Returns, Appraisements, Inventories, Sales, 1863-1868
- Annual Returns, Appraisements, Inventories, Sales, 1868-1884
- 1846 to 1846, Book H
Church Records
- Utoy Baptist Church, Ft. McPherson, Georgia (members)
- Index to Burials in the Decatur Cemetery
Military Records
- Members of 1863 Reconstructed Georgia Militia
- Confederate Deaths, etc., 38th Regt.
- Pension Rolls of Disabled Soldiers 1890-1916
- Pension Rolls of Indigent Soldiers 1890-1909, 1910
- Indigent Widows of Soldiers Roll 1890-1916
- Widows of Deceasd Soliers, 1890-1916
- Confederate Pensions
Traced Genealogies:
DeKalb County Families
Collier Durham Gober Goldsmith Grogan Hyde Jordan Mangum Marbut Pounds Prince Reeves
Disappointing DNA Results?Genealogy Tips by Jeannette Holland Austin
Essentially, the current fad of having one's DNA tested is mostly for entertainment purposes. The techniques searches for similarities in the genetic markers between two biological samples. The more closely related two people are, it is likely that they are related. If the police, for example, are searching for such a similarity, it easy to determine if there is not a match. The current trend of testing compares markers (of living persons) around the world. That is how theresults come up with such as "20% Irish" etc. Although it is interesting to determine if one is Cherokee Indian, Irish, Scottish, etc., the genealogist can achieve better results. This is because one traces the ancestors from ports of embarkation to other countries, and examines vital records, cemetery stones, county records (marriages, deeds, tax digests, wills, estates, etc.) The written records serve to prove a more accurate genealogy. Everyone has family stories passed down through the generations. I have discovered that such stories have very little accuracy attached to them. However, you can discover an Irish relative by tracing them from Antrim! Or, Scottish ancestors by tracking them from the Scottish Isles. Also, there are distinct histories of the trails which people ventured down before they settled. In this respect, maps of old wilderness roads, combined with the names of persons who drew land grants and settled among others from the same country, assist to better understand and discover more clues. The Fallacy of DNA Records Did your Find your Ancestors with DNA? Look in the Mirror for DNA Clues
"He was so near me I could have touched him with my hand."DeKalb County was among the first to enroll troops for Confederate service. The first volunteers from Decatur were James L. George, Hardy Randall, L. J. Winn and Beattie Wilson, who went with the Atlanta Greys during the last part of May, 1861. The first company was that of Captain John W. Fowler, called the DeKalb Light Infantry which was mustered into service in Atlanta as part of the 7th Georgia Volunteers. This company left Atlanta for Virginia on the 1st of June, 1861. Those going from DeKalb county in this company were: First Lieutenant, John J. Powell; Second Lieutenant, John M. Hawkins; Third Lieutenant, James L. Wilson; First Sergeant, M. L. Brown; Second Sergeant, D. C. Morgan; Third Sergeant, D. E. Jackson; Fourth Sergeant, John W. Fowler, jr.; Corporals: H. H. Norman, R. F. Davis, C. W. L. Powell; Privates: W. W. Bradbury (afterwards captain), E. M. Chamberlain, W. W. Morgan, W. L. Herron, P. H. Pate, C. E. McCulloch, James W. McCulloch, L. C. Powell, H. G. Woodall, J. S. Woodall, A. W. Mashburn, V. A. Wilson, W. J. Mason, J. V. Austin, W. M. Austin, John Eads, E. A. Davis, Dr. A. S. Mason, John W. Norman, E. L. Morton, Henry Gentry,[Pg 23] W. M. Cochran, J. B. Cochran, James Hunter (promoted captain), W. W. Brimm, William Carroll, C. W. McAllister, J. O. McAllister, and many others from the county, making it a full company. The second company from DeKalb was the Stephens Rifles, captain, L. J. Glenn which became part of Cobbs Legion during August of 1861. Dr. Liddell, Frank Herron, Norman Adams, John McCulloch, John J. McKoy, and some others, went from Decatur in this company. The third company was the Murphey Guards, captain, John Y. Flowers. These soldiers came from the upper part of the county, near Doraville and was named in memory of Hon. Charles Murphey, of DeKalb county, a prominent lawyer and member of Congress who was recently deceased. The company was uniformed by the people of the county, a large share being contributed by Mr. and Mrs. Milton A. Candler, and Mr. and Mrs. Ezekiel Mason. Mrs. Candler, whose maiden name was Eliza Murphey, the only child of Charles Murphey, gave the banner, upon which was inscribed, "The God of Jacob is with us." The Fourth Company was The Bartow Avengers, Captain William Wright, from the lower part of the county around South River. The Fifth Company, Captain Rankin, was from Stone Mountain. During September of 1861, these three last mentioned companies went into the 38th Georgia Regiment and belonged with the Virginia Army. The Sixth Company, Captain E. L. Morton, entered service the last of August, 1861, in the 36th Georgia Regiment, and was with the Western Army under Johnston. The Seventh Company, the Fowler Guards, Captain Clay, went into the 42nd Georgia Regiment in the early part of 1862, and was also in the Western Army. There were several companies that were made up to go to the camp of instruction near Decatur. Moses L. Brown was Captain of one, and L. D. Belisle of another. Besides the companies already named, all of which went into the infantry, there were many soldiers from DeKalb that went into the Cavalry and Artillery service of the regular army. In the year 1863, when Georgia was threatened by Rosecrans coming into the State on its northern border, special troops were raised for its defense under the commands of Major General Howell Cobb and General Henry R. Jackson. There was a Company A of Cavalry troops included in the 10th Georgia Regiment State Guards, Jacksons Brigade under Colonels John J. Glenn and Lieutenant-Colonel J. N. Glenn. Milton A. Candler had command. These troops served through 1863 and 1864. In April, 1863, Paul P. Winn, now a Presbyterian minister, then a mere youth, went into the army in the 45th Georgia Regiment, commanded by Col. Thomas J. Simmons. Other Decatur boys went into the service from other sections. The eighteen year old John C. Kirkpatrick entered service from Augusta with the Oglethorpe Infantry along with his cousin, William Dabney, later a Presbyterian minister in Virginia, and his friend, Frank Stone. This was in 1862, and John remained in the service until the close of the war, having been in severe battles under Cleburnes Division, including Jonesboro. In this engagement were other Decatur boys in other commands. Mr. John B. Swanton, but seventeen years old, was in that battle, and says that by his side stood, when mortally wounded, Franklin Williams, the brother of Mr. Hiram J. Williams. Says Mr. Swanton: "He was so near me I could have touched him with my hand." Three sons of Mrs. Martha Morgan, and cousins of DeWitt Morgan, were all in the service, Henry, Daniel, and Joseph Morgan. Jesse Chewning and Samuel Mann were in the 64th Georgia. Josiah J. Willard, the only son of Mr. Levi Willard, while a sprightly, active youth, was near-sighted. He had a position in the commissary department at Camp Randolph, near Decatur, and went with it to Macon, July 11th, 1864, and remained there until the place surrendered after the fall of Richmond. He, also, is mentioned in other sketches. There were also several companies of old men and boys who went into the State service when the last call for troops was made by the Confederate government. Source: Life in Dixie During the War by Mary A. H. Gay (1892). Fort McAllister during the Civil War Spencer Repeating Rifle What Northerners Thought of Southerners in 1864 Where to Find the Forgotten Heroes in your Family Search for the Confederate Supply Train The Evacuation of Atlanta Battle of the Pen Lots of Paulding County Boys Fought for the Confederacy Returning from War to Clinton, Georgia The Battle of Chickamauga as Told by a Union Soldier The Night Jefferson Spent under an Oak Tree
Does Tighter Security = Tighter Security?Are you annoyed that password errors are causing you to get locked out of sites across the Internet? The reason for it is to tighten security and to prevent the bad guys from breaking through and causing havoc. The attackers are foreign governments, professional hackers, and teenagers! Yes, teenagers! The millennial started out using the computer in the first grade and are quite adept with technical knowledge. They understand about the algorithms and how data is stolen. Meanwhile, websites are burdened with the cost of purchasing more security. almost as quickly as it is invented. And the penalty for the user is another layer of password security which currently includes the telephone number. How many of you receive unwanted text messages from advertisers? Is the phone number really an adequate layers of security? I guarantee you that the thieves will not desist, and that there will be even more invasive measures implemented. Some years ago, I discontinued using the popular shopping cart on Georgia Pioneers when I discovered " holes" in the program through which a person could find entry into the website. No credit cards or customer information of any sort is ever published to Georgia Pioneers. Instead, separate, well-protected banking entities are used, Authorize.net and Pay Pal. For the same security issue, I removed a popular blogging program from the website and instead went to Google's brain child, blogger.com which has never been hacked. We elected not to have an inter-active pedigree chart system because of the errors which are created by the researcher and passed on to others as it is shared. That leaves nothing but pure genealogical data, such as digitized wills, estates, marriages, obituaries, traced families, pension records, special collections, etc. for Alabama, Georgia, Kentucky, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee and Virginia.
Confederate HospitalsThe people of Decatur took food baskets to the Fair Ground Hospital and the Empire Hospital. The baskets were filled with biscuits, rusk, broiled and friend chicken, ground coffee and blackberry wine. Also, the good citizens dispatched pails of fresh water to bathe the faces, hands and arms of the soldiers. Additionally, volunteers comforted the soldiers has they lay painfully in their beds.
Names of Families in DeKalb County Wills, Estates, Deeds, Church Records, CemeteriesDeKalb County was created in 1822 after the Muskogee (Creeks) Indians ceded the lands by treaty and was taken from Henry, Gwinnett and Fayette Counties. It was named for Baron Johann DeKalb, a German hero of the American Revolution. In 1853 Fulton County was created from the northern portion of DeKalb County. Many of the settlers to DeKalb County were in search of new lands and were farmers. When researching DeKalb County, Henry (the parent County) and Fulton Counties should also be researched. Unfortunately, the estate records do not begin until 1840. If you have an ancestor who resided within the boundaries of the present-day Atlanta, those records will be found in DeKalb County. Remember, the journey from Atlanta to present-day Decatur to file a deed, will, or other record was quite a trip.
How to Actually Find AncestorsGenealogy Tips by Jeannette Holland Austin
Lots of people ask me how to start finding ancestors. Some think that the DNA test will solve their problems. The DNA test should be regarded more so as entertainment rather than the means to finding ancestors. The reason is, if you are serious about tracing ancestors, the sure means of discovery is to search for them generation-by-generation in the following records:
- Birth and Death records. Usually, these were not kept until after 1900. Old bible records (such as those collected on Georgia Pioneers, are beneficial and one should be on the look-out for them (ask relatives) as the Bible was the source of Family Information for centuries.
- Census. 1790-1840 does not reveal the names of the children. The 1850 census forward provides names, ages, where born, etc.
- County Records, such as old wills, estates, annual returns, receipts, marriages, deeds and tax digests. One can trace ancestors using county records in the US back to 1606 or 1607.
- Passenger Lists. Although we do not have all ship manifests by a long shot, the published immigration records are an excellent guide-line to learning when persons with your surname entered the country, and where. Then search county records.
- Great Britain. The parish records date back to the 1500s in England and provide a wealth of information. In the old days, everyone belonged to a parish where records were kept of births, christenings, baptisms, deaths, and burials. Irish and Scottish records did not survive. They begin ca 1840.
- Germans. Lots of settlers to America came from the German Palatinate. read this article
- American History. Do not forget to learn more about the history of the times of each ancestor. This will help you to know where to look next.
Protecting the Work of a LifetimeGenealogy Tips by Jeannette Holland Austin
After the close of the War Between the States, the South was without the means of paying a labor force on the farm. Too, many lost their homes to back taxes. As a result, by 1900, many families had removed to the cities in search of work. A series of shot-gun houses were built in Atlanta, and seldom painted. The wood work inside the old Victorian homes in Atlanta's first neighborhoods were stained with brown hues. and walls decorated with subdued colors of flowery wallpaper. There was one over head light in each room, often having a long string. Also, homes typically had one bath room which featured a bare bones sink, tub, toilet and a piece of furniture for a medicine cabinet. The era of the 1930s bore a poorly depressed economy when vital records were coming into being. It was an era when people gathered around the kitchen table and read the family bible and that this bible served as an important family record of births, marriages and deaths, replete with newspaper clippings. Twas a quaint method of keeping family records, yet lost to this generation. For those of us keeping a family pedigree chart on a genealogy website, beware! Despite the security measures being taken today, it is still incredibly easy to grab data. These precious records could also be lost to foreign governments who hack our data without giving it a thought, bankruptcy, sellouts, etc. Like the old days, we should keep a paper copy for ourselves and protect the work of a lifetime.
Oakland CemeteryIf you wish to discover the first families in Atlanta, Oakland Cemetery is the place to look. It was founded in 1850 and is the final resting place of those who built Atlanta. The beautiful tombs and vaults set in a garden atmosphere are but a memory of days long since past. The cemetery was closed to burials sometime before 1890, however, people who owned lots were buried there afterwards. Margaret Mitchell, the author of Gone with the Wind is such a person. The book History of Fulton County lists the early residents of Atlanta in their various political capacities. It is fun to recognize some of the names in this cemetery. In essence, if your family resided near downtown Atlanta in the old days, best do a walk-through.
Archaeological Dig at the Lyon Farm on the South RiverThe Alliance and The Georgia Historic Preservation Division hosted dozens of volunteers during public archaeology days to dig on the Lyon Farm, supposed to be one of the oldest homesteads in DeKalb County. It was built ca 1820 or later.


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Dr. Donald F. Allen, professor emeritus of sociology at UNCG, died May 31.
He joined UNCG's Department of Sociology in 1962 and retired after 30 years of service to the university, his obituary notes. He taught social theory, social problems and sociology of religion courses.
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Marengo, Illinois is located within McHenry County, and was founded in 1835. The interesting name, Marengo, stems from the Battle of Marengo during the French Revolution. In the city of Marengo, there are two dog-friendly lodging accommodations. Both of the accommodations are affordable and allow multiple pets to stay at one time – even bigger dogs.
There are two dog-friendly restaurants in Marengo: Joe's Place and Café 20. Joe's Place serves a variety of meal options such as lasagna and soups. The most popular dish on the menu is called "Grandma Pearl's Pulled Pork Sandwich." Two outside tables are designated as dog-friendly, so you can enjoy some delicious barbecue while spending quality time with your dog. Café 20 is well known for its welcoming atmosphere where you can enjoy a meal or a drink with Fido. Dogs are welcome to dine at the outdoor tables here. The café's menu ranges from appetizers to full-on meals, including build-your-own burgers, pizza, and pasta!
Although the two restaurants in Marengo are puptastic places to grab some grub, numerous other dog-friendly restaurants are just around the bend, in the cities of Algonquin and Crystal Lake.
Deerpass is a family community that's located near beautiful parks. You're welcome to take Fido for a walk on leash in any park in the area; just be sure to pick up after your pooch. For a pawtastic adventure, head north to the Marengo Ridge Conservation Area. Canines are welcome here as long as they remain on a leash no more than 10 feet long and provided that there is not a public program or special event in progress. Bring your furry friend with you and hike through the woods and savannah in this 818-acre paradise. There are several trails, ranging from 0.5 to 2.6 miles in length, that you and Fido can explore together.
Situated about 5 miles from downtown Marengo, Somerset is a pupcredible location for you and your canine pal. When you want to get out and stretch your legs with your pooch, head to Coral Woods Conservation Area. With 3 trail options, you and Fido will be able to hike through areas that include Oak and Maple woodlands, open savannah, and glacial moraine. Just remember to keep your pup on a lead that's no longer than 10 feet long and to pick up any droppings. Head down the road a few miles to the KOA Campground for a family vacation with your furry friend. Dogs are allowed on leashes up to 6 feet long in this facility.
Union is a small village just east of Marengo. This little community offers pup-friendly Airbnb accommodations for you and Fido. When you're in the area, head out to Siems Memorial Park and take advantage of the puptastic scenery. As with other parks in the Marengo area, be sure to keep your pooch on a leash. After a stroll around the lake in the park, head into the village for a bite to eat at Clasen's Tavern. As a dog-friendly restaurant, Clasen's welcomes canine companions at the outdoor tables. Enjoy a sandwich, burger, or pizza and a beer at this historic site while your pup lounges comfortably at your feet.
If you're looking for some canine playtime for your pal, head out to Bull Valley Dog Park in Woodstock. This 7-acre facility is fenced so that your pooch can run and play off leash with other pups. The park is open year-round and requires an annual permit. When Fido is done socializing with other four-footed pals, leash up and hike the trails in the adjacent Savannah Restoration area. In town, you can take your furry friend for a leash walk on one of the recreation trails in Emricson Park, Merryman Fields Park, or McConnell Road Park. Finish your outing at Ethereal Confections. This sweet shop offers outdoor seating that is dog-friendly. Sip your tea or coffee and enjoy a pastry, bar, or other special treat with your faithful companion at your feet.


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One topic that seems to come up everywhere I turn lately is work-life balance. Some might say the universe is trying to tell me something. I'm trying to listen. But honestly, how easy is it for anyone to listen these days when so much noise comes at us from all directions? Social media feeds, e-mail pop ups, hundreds of satellite radio channels – not to mention all of the programs available for Netflix binges. It's easy to see how life can quickly get out of balance.
Such was the topic of a luncheon program I recently attended. I arrived, eager for encouragement in time management and balance, and wasn't disappointed. The secret, says life coach Melva Tate, lies in one's ability to tell others "no." Women in particular, says Tate, have a hard time telling people no. I tend to agree.
The association you belong to needs a chair for its fundraiser. Will you do it?
Before saying yes to something, it's important to spend time identifying your priorities. Put them down on paper. Limit them to just a handful of things that really matter to you. Anything you say "yes" to must fit in with these priorities. If it doesn't, you have to say no. Maybe being fundraiser chair person doesn't line up with your priorities. When you realize that every new responsibility you undertake requires you to say no to something else, it makes the yesses much more valuable.
If you recognize that what's being asked of you isn't on your priority list, just say no. But there are some ways you can make your no more effective. Here's what Tate advises:
• Be prepared. Have a script of what you'll say. Your response should always be respectful, responsible and responsive.
• Stall. Say, "Let me think about that. I've got some things coming up, and I need to check my schedule. I'll get back to you." Often, by the time you get back to the person with your no, they've already found someone else to say yes.
• Think, "What's the worst thing that can happen if I say no?"
• Tell the truth. Don't lie and say you can't volunteer at the fundraiser because you'll be out of town.
• Realize what it costs when you say yes. It may cost time you could be spending with your family or taking care of other priorities in your life.
• Don't add, "I'm sorry," when you say no. Let your no be no.
When saying no becomes more natural, we become better at saying yes to what's important – including ourselves. Being more productive at work and more balanced in life may not be a myth after all.
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I've created a custom form (using formidable forms) for creating a multisite site, you can only view this form when you're already logged in.
However, once submitted and the site has been created i would like the user to be re-directed to a kind of profile page for the user, displaying any sites created and a link to go to them.
So is it possible to create a page that shows all sites created by the current logged in user?


text: North Olmsted Community Council gives scholarships every year using the money we make at the North Olmsted Homecoming Festival. Recipients are chosen by a committee of members of Community Council based on grades, need, community service, and work experience. NOCC scholarships are renewable. Renewal amounts are based on availability of funds.


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Ewald Wicke Prize awarded to Dr. GiovanniMaria Piccini
Congratulations to Dr. GiovanniMaria Piccini, postdoctoral researcher at ICS molecular dynamics group of Prof. M. Parrinello, awarded with the Ewald Wicke Prize 2018 by the German Bunsen Society for Physical Chemistry for junior physical chemist for "his methodological developments in nuclei and reaction dynamics and their application to relevant chemical problems".
Dr. Piccini have studied chemistry in Trieste where he obtained an MA in theoretical chemistry joint with the Zernike Institue of Technology in Groeningen (NL). He got the PhD (Dr. rer. Nat.) in theoretical and physical chemistry at the Humboldt University of Berlin.
Currently he is a postdoctoral researcher at ICS molecular dynamics group of Prof. M. Parrinello where he works on the development and application of enhanced sampling methods for studying chemical reactions.
Dr. GiovanniMaria Piccini at the Bunsentagung 2018
Dr. GiovanniMaria Piccini at the Bunsentagung 2018