It's hard to believe I am 55 years old. Use to think that was OLD! Now, its like, hey this is cool! It's a remarkable time of life right now. I'm enjoying my marriage, our children, the ministry and the opportunities that I'm afforded. The joy is increased because there are simply no regrets. Moving…Read more 55

Suddenly realizing you’re more conservative than you used to be.. Last week I read the book Stuff Christians Like by Jonathan Acuff.  I've begun reading his blog.  This is a must read.  Perhaps it will explain why when young Christians become parents they find themselves becoming Conservative. Your thoughts? Peace and Joy!

"We make our priorities and then our priorities make us." When I read that today, I grabbed my phone and captured that thought.  I've spoken and written about the importance of priorities.  This thought though set my mind a whirring! As I've thought about it, I agree.  Sometimes a statement like this hits me, but…Read more Interesting thought on Priorities

Every child in the hospital wing had a cleft palate.  Without corrective surgery, children with a cliff palate would be hidden or abandoned by their society.   These children were the exception, their parents were poor but rich in faith.  These people loved Christ.  They saw their children as a blessing instead of a burden.  They…Read more iBelieve in the Church #4 – Missions

I'm very grateful for the people who continue to mentor and pray for me.  This week, I've been challenged to begin writing, to make decisions that I believe strongly in, to trust the guidance I receive in prayer but be willing to share it with others, and to be steadfast in my calling as a…Read more Just random thoughts- June 25, 2010

I asked Pastor Mark to share about leadership and leisure.  Photography is one of his hobbies.  He took the ones to the left.  Isn't that cool? DEC: Mark, what is the time management advice you've been given that has been most helpful? MW: Ordering priorities.  My tendency is to do the lesser important things because they…Read more Meet Pastor Mark Warda part 4

I asked about the musical influences in Pastor Mark's life. DEC: If you could study under any historical musical figure, who would that be?  (His face lit up.  This was the best part of our conversation.) MW: Bach and Handel are two of my favorite composers, from my favorite era, the Baroque Era.  Bach in…Read more Meet Pastor Mark Warda part 3

When you are speaking with Pastor Mark, you quickly realize that he is well read, remembers details and can apply what he has learned to life.  I asked him about his reading disciplines. DEC: Mark, tell me about your devotions. MW: I get up at 7:30 and spend about 45 minutes in prayer and Bible…Read more Meet Pastor Mark Warda part two

Meet Pastor Mark Warda, the Creative Arts Pastor at Woodland Church.  Mark leads a highly creative team of musicans, vocalists, artists, actors and a technical team.  His leadership is evident in their lives by the mentoring they do with young artists in our congregation.  The passion and authenticity that his team brings to worship is…Read more Meet Pastor Mark Warda