Steve Bradshaw preached at Woodland this morning. His message was Divine Hide and Seek, from Luke 19:1-10. Jesus invites himself to Zacchaeus' house, when he sees him up in a sycamore fig tree. Some people were angered because Zacchaeus' was a tax collector. Tax collector's were known for their treachery. They were basically legal thief's.…Read more Hide and Seek
Junior Bible Quiz
Once there was a woman in my life, that I loved dearly. She taught me Bible and rewarded me for memorizing passages of Scripture. She made the stories come alive with her flannel graph illustrations. The first passage I memorized was Psalm 100. It was a life shaping, confidence giving habit that she encouraged me…Read more Junior Bible Quiz
Blessings
When I think of blessings, what comes to mind is the gift of God's Word, the Bible. I can't imagine life without the benefit of knowing the truth and living it. Even though we stumble, God encourages us by His Spirit and Word, rather than condemn us. The Bible has given me knowledge and wisdom…Read more Blessings
God wants to restore what Satan has stolen!
This morning we worshipped at Faith Assembly of God in Orlando after participating in this year's General Council. Pastor Jim Cymbala, from the Brooklyn Tabernacle preached this morning. He introduced his wife, Carol, who directs the Brooklyn Tabernacle Choir. Her music and choir has won nine Grammys. She can't read or write music. She has…Read more God wants to restore what Satan has stolen!
“We have a whole Christ for our salvatio
“We have a whole Christ for our salvation; a whole Bible for our staff; a whole Church for our fellowship; and a whole world for our parish.” John Chrysostom (347-407 AD)
Knowing and Experiencing God
I've always been amazed at how God will work in and through our lives regardless of education. Unfortunately, some have concluded from this that education doesn't matter; some even fear that it will keep you from experiencing the fullness of the Holy Spirit in your life. Several times as young believer, there were folks who…Read more Knowing and Experiencing God
Acts 8
Acts 8 has it all. Persecution, a hateful antagonist who will become the beloved and powerful protagonist, the influence of a passionate follower of Christ, the importance of place, “power evangelism,” sorcerer, city wide revival, ethnic hatred being overcome, miracles (yep; real miracles), evil spirits exorcised (no kidding), emerging leaders being checked out by founding…Read more Acts 8
I’m writing my final draft for Sunday’
I'm writing my final draft for Sunday's message, shivering in the cold, sipping Italian Roast listening to Phil Keaggy!
Life Transformation
I write a devotional for a Bible reading group. This morning I was reflecting on Isaiah's song about his passionate love for God and God's grief over the sin of His people. It prompted me write a bit differently. Sin always appears different when viewed from God's perspective. It isn't something that prompts a laugh…Read more Life Transformation
Reading the Bible with Friends Using Email
I've enjoyed reading the Bible using a reading plan designed by R. M. M'Cheyne, with a large group of friends daily this year. Monday through Friday, I write a brief devotional thought on one of the chapters for that day. Hopefully, I am continuing a godly tradition that M'Cheyne began and other pastors have used…Read more Reading the Bible with Friends Using Email
Coram Deo 