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Reconnect Marriage Retreat
This past weekend Becky and I enjoyed meeting and making new friends at the Reconnect Marriage Retreat at the Detroit Airport Marriott Hotel. Pastor Jeremy and Julie Gyorke invited us to speak about avoiding broken relationships and restoring those that were broken. It was a wonderful weekend. Friday evening I spoke about How to Keep…Read more Reconnect Marriage Retreat
U.S. Youth Say They Will Be Better Off Than Their Parents
In an interesting survey from Gallup, U.S. Youth Say They Will Be Better Off Than Their Parents. The influence of our conversations, our church, news and entertainment we choose to allow in our home shapes the perceptions of our children for the future. Our faith in Christ and the triumph of the Kingdom of God gives…Read more U.S. Youth Say They Will Be Better Off Than Their Parents
Honor the Lord with Your Health
One of my points in yesterday's message to Woodland was Honor God with your Body. If we are faithful to follow God's guidelines on health (diet, exercise and rest) we can expect better health, more energy and stamina. Our body is the temple of the Holy Spirit and should be treated that way. All of us…Read more Honor the Lord with Your Health
Self-Discipline: Our Motivation
The gift of self-discipline gives hope of enjoying good success in life. Jesus’ life reveals what biblical self-discipline and good success are. 2 Timothy 1:7 teaches us that the God gives to His people the power to live a self-disciplined life. “For God has not given us a spirit of fear and timidity, but of…Read more Self-Discipline: Our Motivation
Self-Discipline – The Power to Change
What is one decision you could make and keep that would help you to have a Happy New Year? You can make a decision that will improve your chances for maturity, success, relationships and ministry. You may have made some resolutions during your New Year's Day celebrations. Today, you may be wondering if you can keep that…Read more Self-Discipline – The Power to Change
God is in Control!
As this year comes to a close, I have so much to be thankful for! God’s amazing grace has been so real to me, our family and our Woodland Family. Our first grandson was born to Andrew and Dana, Andrew has returned home from his third deployment, Christopher has completed his Masters, Benjamin and Aimee…Read more God is in Control!
Advent: deep longing
Before Advent began this year there was a deep longing to draw close to God and sense his presence. From Thanksgiving to Christmas life has been a blur. An amazing, fast paced and event packed season that leaves me exhausted and ready to head south to rest. Every year I pray that I won't just…Read more Advent: deep longing
Listening to the Messiah by the London P
Listening to the Messiah by the London Philharmonic Orchestra. I want to jump up, clap and say "Bravo! Bravo! Come Quickly Lord Jesus!"
Advent: Praying for the Families of Newtown, Connecticut
“Here’s something that happens all the time and makes no sense at all: Bad things happen to good people, and good things happen to bad people.” (Ecclesiastes 8:14, Message and NCV) Yesterday, I reflected on the longing Advent was creating in me for Christ’s second coming. The very presence of evil in this beautiful world…Read more Advent: Praying for the Families of Newtown, Connecticut
Coram Deo 