I am currently reading Richard Phillips' commentary on Zechariah from the Reformed Expository Commentary series. What a tremendous blessing it has been in this season. Two nights ago our men's group at church had a guest speak, Col. Dennis Runey (Ret., US Army). He shared about his life, some about his 30 year career in the Army, and much about his time as founder of Portsmouth Christian Academy (PCA), located in Dover, NH. There are two verses from Zechariah 4 that tie wonderfully to what Dennis spoke about: " Not by might, nor by power, but by my Spirit...." [4:6] (ESV) " For whoever has despised the day of small things shall rejoice...." [4:10] (ESV) Great things in life and ministry do not come with great beginnings. They come from small beginnings. PCA started with $48,000 and a few dozen students in the early 1990's in an old, run-down, school building. Today it is a beacon of light on a 50-acre campus with three buildings, two g...