About Me

Hey there...My name is John Alice and I am happily married to my wife of 11 years Erin. We have five children; Tawna, Austin, Hailey, Isabel, & E-beth. I also happen to be the Pastor of Old Fort Church in the Northern Midwestern part of Ohio. God has done so many things in my life from being a church planter in a YMCA to fostering up to 14 different children in our house. There have been many struggles along the way with infertility, Isabel's Aperts Syndrome, and the challenges of raising five children. However, God has always met me in times of struggle and walked with me through these real life issues.

Sunday, May 25, 2008

Relaxing with family

It is a good day today. Both sets of our folks are up and my brother and his family are visiting as well. Just sitting around eating food and enjoying the warm weather together. God is so good to provide this type of day. We really aren't doing very much but to be able to play with those you love and are closest to your heart adds meaning in and of itself. I pray that today finds you with good friends if not your family.

You know no matter what happens in life our family always seems to be there. They do not judge or ask to many questions but they support in any way they can. It is so refreshing to know that there is a group of people that would do whatever they could to help you succeed. Many people may not have this type of family. Or like Erin and I we live a good distance away from our folks and my brother. In those moments it is good to realize that God has the local church to be our family. How great of a realization it is to know there is a large group of folks dedicated to helping us grow in life and to become everything God created us to be. that is an encouragement. I pray you have discovered this type of family...that the local church has created a great group of friends. May you have a great Lord's day, and for some of you a great day off tomorrow. Blessings, Your Dreaming Pastor

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