One of my projects last week was to research Anita’s Coleman ancestors. We knew they were from Sullivan County, Tennessee, but that was the end of the trail. I set out to find the next generation. However, there were no census records for Sullivan County prior to 1820. And no Tax Lists, either. Records were kept, but have not survived.

I followed skimpy records northeast across the county line into Washington County, Virginia. I finally discovered a pension application for the mysterious ancestor. He had volunteered for the Continental Army during the Revolution and was sent to the Georgia Line where he spent his three year enlistment. I can’t wait to follow up on the “Georgia Line” lead and discover what role he played in the American Revolution.

Growing in our faith follows a similar pattern. We have to follow the leads He gives us and see where they lead. One discovery leads to another until we finally find our way “Home”.