I visited the North American Auto Show with a friend and former board member today.  It's an event that Detroit's big three always show their stuff off.  This year, GM and Chrysler's displays are smaller with less product. The Chevrolet Volt is impressive.  The government is not releasing MPG yet, but with the ability to…Read more North American Auto Show

Walking into the Sanctuary at Woodland this morning I stepped into the presence of God.  You could see it in the faces of those who were singing with their hands lifted high.  There was pure joy!  The music, the fellowship, the wish to be God's hands of love to Haiti, was refreshing and encouraging but their…Read more Today at Woodland

"The night-sky was still dim and pale.  There peeping among the cloud-wrack above a dark tor high up in the mountains, Sam, saw a white star twinkle for a while.  The beauty of it smote his heart, as he looked up out of the forsaken land, and hope returned to him.  For like a shaft,…Read more The Return of the King!

I joined with the Donofrio family for their mother's funeral.  Irene Donofrio died earlier this week.  Her son, Vito, is a passionate follower of Christ and a member of Woodland.  I met several members of his family who share his vibrant faith.  It was a joy to talk with them and hear their stories of…Read more A Mother’s Epitaph

Christmas and singing have gone together since the birth of our Savior.  I look forward to joining with family and friends to sing the carols of Christmas every year.  You should have heard the music and singing at Woodland this past Sunday.  It was a supreme moment of joy to look at men, women and…Read more My Favorite Christmas CDs

I read Robert Frost's Poem, A Time to Talk earlier today.  Frost's message is that your labor will always be calling, but when your friend calls take time to walk to the fence for a friendly visit. Life has so many voices calling, that our days are plotted on PDA's, Outlook, or a paper planner.…Read more Time to Talk

There are some vital relationships in my life that I've been reflecting on besides my wife, children and our parents.  First and foremost is my relationship with Jesus Christ!  Like St. Augustine, my heart is restless until it rests in you.  This vacuum in my heart could only have been filled by Jesus.  Created in…Read more Relationships I need – A Savior