The happiest people are the ones who living out their dreams. They have discovered their purpose in life and from that the dream emerges. What gives them joy is the knowledge that every day is counting because they have thrown themselves into a dream that is bigger than they are. Then success follows. Problems are…Read more Dreams and Happiness
You’ve Got to Dream!
Healthy people dream! Really! Every night we go to sleep and our bodies go through cycles of sleep where we dream. Dreams help us deal with the negative junk in our bodies and minds. Colorful dreams let us fly over mountains and valleys seeing everything in rich and vivid colors. You do spectacular things, impossible…Read more You’ve Got to Dream!
Weekly Bible Reading
My weekly letter to our congregation for reading through the Bible. Good Evening Family, Here are our weekly chapters from the Bible. This week we begin reading the Minor Prophets. A group of books in the Bible that unfortunately are skipped over. The Minor Prophets remind us of the love and justice of God.…Read more Weekly Bible Reading
Proverbs Two and Work
Hi Family, Here are our thoughts from Proverbs 2 about work and stewardship What's yours? God's Word should be stored up in our hearts and minds like treasure. vs 1 Wisdom and understanding must be sought, studied and learned. vss 2-4 Wisdom and understanding will lead you to reverence and fear the Lord and you…Read more Proverbs Two and Work
Proverbs and Work – Chapter One
Happy Labor Day Family, Yesterday, I began a new series at Woodland about our work. I asked you to read a chapter from Proverbs 1 and to underline or highlight a verse that spoke to you about your work. Tonight our family highlighted three verses. 1. Discipline leads to success. "Their purpose is to teach…Read more Proverbs and Work – Chapter One
I Don’t Want to be the Judge of Where People Spend Eternity
When I got home Becky and I had a glass of iced tea together and reviewed our day. Interestingly we both had a similar conversation with people who had harsh judgmental experiences in church. I shared a beautiful statement said to me today, "Pastor, I don't want to be the judge of whether someone goes…Read more I Don’t Want to be the Judge of Where People Spend Eternity
Talking with Daddy today
Dad and I talked with one another on the phone today. His weak voice was filled with love and affection. We talked of work on the farm. Picking cotton, cutting tobacco and "cooking it" in the barns. He worked hard my Dad. Plowing behind mules that when they did their business you just paused and…Read more Talking with Daddy today
Two Students and a Book I’m Reading
Two of our students stopped to visit with me in my study at Woodland, last week. Listening to them was deeply gratifying (one is a graduating high school and the other just completed their first year of college). Their life plans center around their desire to love God with all of their hearts. I've watched them grow up for…Read more Two Students and a Book I’m Reading
Joy and Disappointment in Two Weeks
Two weeks ago I was running the hills of Georgia, visiting with our parents, and playing with my grandchildren in North Carolina. One day I ran a steep hilly course that challenges me. Although my time will never threaten anyone, Beth Gilday's inspires me with her faith and prayers to keep running. Springtime in the…Read more Joy and Disappointment in Two Weeks
What I am Currently Reading
"What are you reading?" "Do you have a plan for your reading?" "When do you find time to read?" These are three questions that I am asked frequently? In the last few days in particular these questions have come my way. So I thought tonight, I share with you my answers. First of all the…Read more What I am Currently Reading
Coram Deo 