Finishing the day well is as important to me as beginning the day well. I sleep soundly and wake up refreshed when my day has closure. I'm up early and so I go to bed early as well. Occasionally life just doesn't work out like that. Last night was one of those nights when I…Read more How I Finish My Day
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Christmas Eve 2015
Christmas Eve at Woodland Church is always special! The carols, music, candlelight, communion, friends, family and of course the Christmas story of God’s Christmas Peace in Christ. It’s always amazing to step out and see so many friends locally and from far away come home to Woodland! “Joseph, son of David,” the angel said, “do…Read more Christmas Eve 2015
Let Everyone See You Are Considerate
“Let everyone see that you are considerate in all you do. Remember, the Lord is coming soon.” (Philippians 4:5, NLT) Considerate people are a joy. They lend us a hand helping us to progress and grow in life; bringing joy as they do. If you fail they remind you that you are not a failure. A…Read more Let Everyone See You Are Considerate
Before They Go to School (Part Two)
When a child begins learns to read and write an explosion of confidence, curiosity and imagination happens in their mind. I love seeing that happen! God has trusted us with our children and equips us to raise them successfully. School starts Tuesday in our community. School supplies, school clothes, dues, class schedules, bus routes are…Read more Before They Go to School (Part Two)
Before They Go to School (part one)
It's time to shop for school supplies, buy school clothes, and get schedules coordinated right? Yes, but that's not the first thing. Prayer is first on our agenda as parents and a congregation for our students and their families in school and at university. Why? For the Glory of God! We love, rejoice and want to…Read more Before They Go to School (part one)
Why Bother with Evangelism?
God did not isolate himself from the world. Instead he plunged right into our world as one of us with a supreme love for us. He did not like the world or the mess we had made of it. We were marred by sin and we have marred one another and the planet we live…Read more Why Bother with Evangelism?
Rereading a Good Book, Evangelism by Michael Green
C.S. Lewis said, "I can't imagine a man enjoying a book and reading it only once." Evangelism by Michael Green is such a book for me. I first read it in the early 1990's and was taken by Green's love for God, the Church, and seekers. I keep returning to read it, sometimes just to…Read more Rereading a Good Book, Evangelism by Michael Green
A Thousand Generations
"I lavish unfailing love for a thousand generations on those who love me and obey my commands." Exodus 20:6, NLTKeeping God's commands are not troublesome. They are the words of life given to bless, protect, guide and prosper us. Imagine the blessings from generation to generation of your descendents who trust Christ for salvation and build…Read more A Thousand Generations
Encouraging Your Spouse
"Encourage each other and strengthen one another..." (1 Thessalonians 5:11, GW) My wife's confidence, trust and encouragement mean more to me than anyone else in the world. She is a brilliant and talented leader with capabilities and insight that penetrates to the heart of an issue. People seek her out for counsel and encouragement. Often, I…Read more Encouraging Your Spouse
Strengthening Your Marriage
God changes us in ways that strengthens our marriages as we yield to His work in us. The very character qualities that God produces within us is what our marriages thrive on. His grace brings new life, joy, strength, compassion, and the beauty of holiness into our marriages. He changes our selfishness to servanthood, our…Read more Strengthening Your Marriage
Coram Deo 