Corey Paxton

I had the privilege of spending a couple hours with Hugh on Thursday. I am hoping we can get to be better friends and partner together in tangible ways in the future. He has an inspiring calling and gift from God in his ability to serve and build relationships with people who are homeless.  I have a lot to learn from him.

You can find more about his ministry here.

In our conversation, I was most encouraged by hearing the joy he experiences in his calling.

Thanks for what you are doing and your reminders to the church that mission happens best through relationships, and is as much about our hearts as it is the people we are connecting with.

My car passed the test. I made it to Williamsburg and back last week free of charge! I was pretty amazed that I didn’t have one problem with the car.

I will say it is a little messy to pour the grease in the tank that we installed in the trunk, but it was well worth it as I passed the signs….

I did probably leave a bit of Chinese wanton smell behind me, but that’s fine by me.

This winter, I bought an 82 diesel mercedes with the intention of converting it to run on veggie-oil once it got warmer. Today, thanks to 12 hours spent with the saint known as Gary Wisler, my dream has become a reality.

I am no longer dominated by foreign oil. I have converted. It’s official.

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