Becoming a Blessing

Asking for God's blessing is both wise and biblical. The greatest blessing is knowing Christ; as matter of fact Christ is the blessing! Today at Woodland we looked at how to be a blessing to others. Our communities, workplace, schools, neighbors need our absolute kindness, mercy, forgiveness, help, honesty and affirmation. God has given us all of…Read more Becoming a Blessing

Are We Divided? Evangelicals and the Election

Here are links to a few news articles that will be helpful in your prayers and thoughts about the upcoming election. I would encourage you to read the complete articles online. I've pulled out the most significant portions in my thinking. Just a few moments ago, I read this passage in several versions and Peterson's translation…Read more Are We Divided? Evangelicals and the Election

Great Leaders Bring Out the Best in Us! – Choosing A President

Great leaders bring the best out of us not the worst. These leaders have a vision that awakens them to possibilities other have thought impossible or are unwilling to try. When they share that vision with us we are challenged to stretch and take risks for the good of one another and the generations to…Read more Great Leaders Bring Out the Best in Us! – Choosing A President

Choosing a President

“We know how troubles can develop passionate patience in us, and how that patience in turn forges the tempered steel of virtue, keeping us alert for whatever God will do next. In alert expectancy such as this, we’re never left feeling shortchanged. Quite the contrary—we can’t round up enough containers to hold everything God generously…Read more Choosing a President

Monday Morning Meditations

On this chilly Monday morning, “I wait eagerly for the Lord’s help, and in his word I trust. I wait for the Lord more eagerly than watchmen wait for the dawn— than watchmen wait for the dawn.” (Psalm 130:5–6, GN) After last night's second presidential debate, I went to sleep with a prayer, "Father, tonight's…Read more Monday Morning Meditations

This morning a friend for years became a

This morning a friend for years became a brother in Christ at Woodland! Come on Victory!

Thanks Woodland for your enthusiastic re

Thanks Woodland for your enthusiastic response to R3. You encouraged us all. By the way Becky had cheesecake for dessert this afternoon!

Imagine if there was global revival…!

  Imagine if the entire world experienced a global revival placing their faith in Jesus Christ. Imagine the life transformation of entire populations that would happen and suddenly most of the problems of the world would disappear over night. I've always been impressed by how great world leaders admire the teachings and acts of Jesus…Read more Imagine if there was global revival…!

How I Finish My Day

Finishing the day well is as important to me as beginning the day well. I sleep soundly and wake up refreshed when my day has closure. I'm up early and so I go to bed early as well. Occasionally life just doesn't work out like that. Last night was one of those nights when I…Read more How I Finish My Day

All are Welcome!

“So reach out and welcome one another to God’s glory. Jesus did it; now you do it!” (Romans 15:7, Message) A beautiful little girl smiling brightly at me Sunday morning said, "Pastor, I love you!" I felt her reaching out and take my heart right out of my chest. She is a child with special needs and she…Read more All are Welcome!