This is one reply from many I received from a question I posed, "What do you wish you knew before you got married?" How much work it would take to grow, change together, and stay in love with life happening everyday and marriages failing around you. That reply reflects the wisdom of experience from a…Read more Things I Wish I had Known Before I Married #1
Fasting in Response to Tragedy
Today, it is only natural that we fast for the victims, their families, the community of the Parkland School tragedy and the suspected shooter, Nikolas Cruz. This is America’s 18th school shooting this year. Every Town Research reports that there have been 290 school shootings in America since 2013. There are no words to express…Read more Fasting in Response to Tragedy
Fasting vs. My Appetite
“Dennis, you must learn to fast. Fasting will make you aware of my presence and God will grant you power for ministry.” My trust was exceedingly high in those who taught me that I would become closer to God and be more aware of His presence. I wanted the power of God manifested in my…Read more Fasting vs. My Appetite
A Big and Blessed Imagination
I was looking at the cross in the sanctuary this morning with joy and confidence. God’s love demonstrated in Christ’s laying down His life for our sins. He gives us boldness to pray with a Holy Spirit inspired imagination. His resurrection confirms the glorious plan of God that delights angels and Christians alike. When I…Read more A Big and Blessed Imagination
CHRISTMAS FAVOR
“But the angel said to them, “Do not be afraid. I bring you good news that will cause great joy for all the people. ... Glory to God in the highest heaven, and on earth peace to those on whom his favor rests.” (Luke 2:10; 14, NIV) A wonderful promise is contained in the phrase, "good…Read more CHRISTMAS FAVOR
Merry Christmas!
Merry Christmas from our family to yours! It was a wonderful Advent Season, topped off by Christmas Eve Services last night at Woodland. It is one of my favorite services of the year. Last night was no different! Here at home, Christmas Day has been more like the days of yore. With three little grandsons,…Read more Merry Christmas!
God With Us!
“The Lord himself will give you the sign. Look! The virgin will conceive a child! She will give birth to a son and will call him Immanuel (which means ‘God is with us’).” Isaiah 7:14 I’m overwhelmed with the thought of God’s love for us this morning! My thoughts go all the way back to…Read more God With Us!
Monday Meditations, December 18, 2017
Jingle Bell Beach! Sunday morning finally arrived and our children's ministries presented Jingle Bell Beach! They put on a great performance with the cute factor in multiples! It is one of my favorite times of the year, to be able to sit, watch and listen to our children sing, act and dance. It's hard to…Read more Monday Meditations, December 18, 2017
Saturday and Boiled Peanuts!
I love Michigan Saturdays in the Autumn. The mornings are spent kind of wrapping up my week and making final preparations for Sunday. Then its Georgia Football, usually a slow run in the park enjoying the Fall colors and then 6:00 PM prayer at Woodland Church. If there is one thing I miss, however, it's…Read more Saturday and Boiled Peanuts!
On Mission!
“He anointed me… He has sent me on a mission...” (Luke 4:16–19, WUEST) “Just as the Father sent me, I send you.” (John 20:21, Message) I met an unhappy team of students overseas on a missions trip. It seems their leadership and the organization sponsoring hadn’t really planned a mission. These kids were not there…Read more On Mission!
Coram Deo 