I literally just walked in the door after returning from a wonderful day at the Manassas Museum. My talk on “The Great Revival” (w/ devotions from 'The Southern Cross') went very well. There was not an empty chair in their entire conference room and we sold at least a case of books. I was told that it was the biggest turnout for their ‘Lunchtime Lecture Series’ to date and I have been invited back again.

I really enjoyed the questions and stories that visitors shared with me as I signed books in the museum gallery and I made a few contacts who promised to email me some of their local ancestor's private histories.

I was also able to do a follow-up interview for the article they are running on me in the September 19th issue of the Bull Run Observer. Special thanks to Nicole, Jane, and Heidi for their grace and hospitality, as well as everyone in attendance today (especially the group from Grace Methodist Church.)

Per usual, I will post the transcripts over on my website later this week. Tomorrow it’s back to the office and we have a recruiter from another NASCAR-related high-performance racing-school coming to the house to court our son. Needless to say I’ll be busy for the next few days.

UPDATE: This blessing was in my In-Box this morning: I wanted say how much I enjoyed your presentation yesterday. It was so refreshing to see someone use their faith in the manner that you do. Overtly religious works are a rare and wonderful thing in today's society. I have lived in Virginia all my life and had two kin fall at Second Manassas. Your talk about the soldiers and citizens finding a sense of peace amidst the war and the Confederate prayer that you quoted from is exactly what I pray they felt when the end came. Thank you so much. I do look forward to reading your book. - Nancy

BTW: My next book signing will be at Spotsylvania Presbyterian Church on September 7th (Fellowship Hall) in between services. They run at 8:15, 9:45, and 11:15. I’ll be signing multiple titles and would love to see you there.