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Time to Head Home

22 Wednesday Feb 2017

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Monongahela incline, Pittsburgh

Our trip to Pittsburgh was over.  It was time to head home.  In order to get back to the van, we had to travel back up the incline one last time.

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We were tired and ready to head back.  The trip up was a short rest.

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We climbed and climbed.  Passing the other car as they journeyed down to the city.

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The trip was fun.  But it was time to come to an end.

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Farewell Pittsburgh!

Lesson for church:  There is a time and a season for everything – even at church.  It’s a good idea to examine what goes on at church.  Is it time for something to end?  Celebrate it and close the page on it.  God has other things up God’s sleeve, just waiting to happen.

 

Pittsburgh views

21 Tuesday Feb 2017

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Monongahela incline, Pittsburgh, Station Square

When you get down the Monongahela incline, you can go across the street to Station Square.

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Station Square is a nice place to wander through, see some unique shops and experience touristy Pittsburgh at its finest.

And when you step a little bit past Station Square, you see this:

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Pretty cool.

Lesson for church: Don’t just follow the crowd.  Go off the beaten track from time to time.  You might be surprised by what God has in store for you.

Incredible views on a sharp slope

20 Monday Feb 2017

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Monongahela incline, Pittsburgh

When in Pittsburgh, you travel on the inclines.  Our incline of choice for this trip was:

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The incline is pleasant and offers some incredible views of the city.

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Even on a rainy day.

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And an added benefit is the view back towards the top of the incline.

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Lesson for church: Pay attention to what you see around you.  There are people hurting and people experiencing great joy.  Pay attention to the people who enter the doors of the church and when you go outside the doors, pay attention to the people around you.  You might find some incredible things and people.

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