Relationships

God doesn’t keep a list

"I don't keep a list of your sins." Isaiah 43:25b, Message Once a week I sit down and review my journal entries and reflect on the areas and disciplines of my life where I have fallen short.  They are the things that I feel guilty about.  I know that my attitude has been wrong, my…Read more God doesn’t keep a list

Relationships I Need – A Protégé

Moses had his Joshua.   Paul had his Timothy.  A common denominator of success is preparing someone to pass the torch to.  Moses would teach Joshua how to be strong and courageous.   Paul would be the most successful; he would teach Timothy to commit the message and the methods to others who would continue…Read more Relationships I Need – A Protégé

Relationships I need – A Mentor

I've been a Christian for 38 years yet I still need a discipler. I've been married for 33 years yet I still need a mentor. I've been a Dad for 23 years yet I still need a mentor. I've been in ministry for 34 years yet I still need a mentor. What's the difference between…Read more Relationships I need – A Mentor

Brian and Faith

Yesterday Becky and I ate lunch with good friends who moved to New Mexico and came back for a visit.  Brian and Faith were part of our church family and served as one of our small group leaders at Woodland.   We talked and laughed like we hadn't been away from one another.  So natural…Read more Brian and Faith

Memorial to Peggy

Yesterday one of my elderly friends died peacefully during her afternoon nap.  Her godly husband was napping in a chair next to her.  When he awoke she was as the apostle Paul said, "absent from the body but present with the Lord." Our last conversation together was during a painful period of her life.  We…Read more Memorial to Peggy

Building Trust

I've been thinking about trust today.  Have you noticed the quotes invoking trust; News you can trust Leadership you can trust A bank you can trust Jesus' life and teaching are the gold standard of trust.  First he always does what is best for us eternally.  Second he never abandons us, never!  "I give them…Read more Building Trust