Uville: It starts with You.
Sitting on my desk in a dollar store frame is a handwritten scripture that I have as a constant reminder of God's instruction to me. The scripture is Jeremiah 29: 7 "Seek the welfare of the city I have sent you to. Pray to the Lord on its behalf, for when it has prosperity, you will prosper." I sat at my kitchen table and read this scripture fully awakened that THIS was important to me. As the years have come and gone I have prayed for my city, I have walked the west side of the town and proclaimed Jesus as Lord here. I have interceded for those who live here, I have prayed for wisdom, and I have prayed for my city. Let me tell you a little bit about my story and my heart for my city. I live in Uhrichsville, Ohio, I call it Uville now because I believe it starts with you. I grew up here, was sexually abused here, lived in poverty here, and learned about grit here. We in Uville have a reputation and we are known by it. I grew up k...