The Green Roof at the Rouge Plant

My first exposure to green roof was in Europe in the 1990's. It was exciting to hear about the potential of these roofs to reduce stormwater flooding and reduce river erosion. Some of the green roofs are over 40 years old. Perhaps you might ask the same question I did, "Why?" If you look from…Read more The Green Roof at the Rouge Plant

In less than five minutes I could …

Just thinking! In less than five minutes I could complete some of the following for my wife, family, church, friends, or myself to clear my mind. In less than five minutes I could: ... text/send a check for my tithes, missions faith promise, or some other gift. Philippians 4:19. Yeppers!... use the search word unsubscribe…Read more In less than five minutes I could …

Memorial Day Reflections

Planting flags, patriotic music, prayers, and memory is how we remember those who gave their lives defending our freedom. Today, President Trump laid the wreath at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier in Arlington, a place my Dad loved to visit. He would always reflect and tell me a story or two. He always reminded…Read more Memorial Day Reflections

Listening to God #2

Whenever my family is together it’s noisy. Lots of laughter, conversation, and just good fun. When someone prays over a meal or for one another however, everyone is quiet immediately. When Woodland Church worships in song it’s a joyful sound. The band, singers, and the congregation sing out our praises to God. Many of the…Read more Listening to God #2

Listening to God

God really does speak to us through the Bible. The Bible doesn’t have to be defended; it is a living, dangerously sharp collection of books that will penetrate your life and thoughts. Perhaps your familiar with this verse. “For the word of God is alive and powerful. It is sharper than the sharpest two-edged sword,…Read more Listening to God

My Hope Is a Who!

Everyone seeks after hope. It is as necessary to our lives as food and water. Your children get higher GPA's, with hope. Athletes perform better, recover from injuries better, and adjust mentally to change better when they have hope. Elderly people who have hope live longer than those without hope. Hope breeds confidence to build…Read more My Hope Is a Who!

We Have More on Our Side!

I'm sitting in our music room/library while Becky is playing worship music on the piano. The presence of the Lord and His peace is so real to us. Slowing down, focusing on God with each other, opens us to the unseen realities of eternity. In His presence we are encouraged, strengthened, and filled up once…Read more We Have More on Our Side!

Letter to Our Woodland Family 2020/03/13

Happy Friday Family, At Woodland Church we are taking precautionary measure to protect and care spiritually, emotionally, and physically for our Woodland Family in light of the recent developments with the Coronavirus. We are asking you to help us keep you safe and protect others as well. At this time we are not cancelling our Sunday…Read more Letter to Our Woodland Family 2020/03/13

Guest Post from Mark Warda

Mark, is the Creative Arts Pastor at Woodland Church in Brownstown, Michigan. He a talented and creative man with a passion for worship. He is the husband of Kyra, dad to Phillip and Melody. Mark enjoys board games, playing music with Kyra, superhero movies, and walking his dog, Shadow. Mark in the California Redwoods! “In…Read more Guest Post from Mark Warda