ABC Recently presented a special on Appalachia.  The telecast ignored a lot of good work being done by hard working people.  Work that is carried out by volunteers, churches and non-profit organizations.  ABC believes stimulus spending by the government will help solve the problem.  The problem is that small business owners cannot compete with government welfare…Read more Stimulus Spending

I had lunch with a friend who is a therapist today.   He made a statement that I thought I should share with you.  "The best form of revenge is a life well lived."  Tom is great brother in Christ and a professional that is a credit to his field.  I am a better pastor because…Read more Friends

Meet Dennis Kargol.  He is married to Rose Marie and they have three children and a Bichon.  They are passionate followers of Christ.  He is a type of Indiana Jones serving Christ.  He has the mind of scientest and is well read and studied in the subject.  He has a special interest also in history…Read more Meet Dennis Kargol

"I want to do more than accumulate stuff. I want to achieve significance" the young man said to me this week. It is those conversations that gives me hope for emerging leaders. Our culture has some very positive role models to offer uncommon paths to arrive at significance.  It's important that we identify and listen…Read more Uncommon with Tony Dungy

A twelve year old girl was declared the winner of a speech contest after speaking in defense of unborn children. An offended judge quit. Here's a link to the story with a video of her speech. Take 5 minutes to listen. http://www.wnd.com/index.php?fa=PAGE.view&pageId=89135

Hungry hunters and anglers packed the house at Woodland Church tonight.  The variety of dishes was wide and delicious.  Someone even brought a bowl of greens and I took a generous portion.  The Woodland Outdoorsmen and their wives demonstrated gracious hospitality and gave everyone a warm welcome.   Chuck and Nan Laginess emceed the event…Read more Woodland Outdoorsmen Wild Game Dinner

Tonight we learned to play a new word game called Quiddler.  I liked it because it was easy to learn, the play was fast with short words which kept our kids from getting bored with the game.  Benjamin won our first game and we played a second round and he won that one too.  Which…Read more Quiddler

Yesterday I spoke on Recovering Romance.  What a topic!  Especially if you are like me and you're romantically challenged.  It would have been hopeless if it were not for the wisdom of the Scriptures and the help of my wonderful wife.  Although she wouldn't take credit for the message, not by a long shot, but…Read more Sunday Recovering Romance

Okay to be honest, I didn't think I would like FB.  Who has the time?  What am I going to do with it?  What's the point? The point for me is community.  Community as in reconnecting with people that I haven't seen or heard from in a long time.  Community as sharing photos.  A couple…Read more Facebook 2