Good Coffee and a Green Book

Starbucks has released a new and limited blend of Ethiopia Sidamo, Sumatra (two of my favorites), Columbia and Paupa New Guinea coffees. Normally I don't like the blends of coffee, but this new coffee blend Tribute was delicious. So, I had a second cup, delicious! If you like bold tasting coffee that is tamed with…Read more Good Coffee and a Green Book

Fine Arts Festival at Woodland

Sometimes I laughed, other times I had tears, but throughout Sunday night’s Fine Arts Festival at Woodland I smiled with great gratitude in my heart to the Lord.  The sounds of woodwinds, brass, strings, percussion, solos, vocal solos, essays, dramas and especially the two short sermons did more for this pastor than you could ever…Read more Fine Arts Festival at Woodland

What I am Learning About Love

“What is important is faith expressing itself in love.” From time to I pray as the disciples requested of Jesus, “Increase our faith.” Luke 17:5, NIV In our community faith and faithfulness is needed.  I should say it is necessary.  There are many people who are counting on us to be strong in our faith…Read more What I am Learning About Love

The Spirit and Scripture

The Word will not find acceptance in men's hearts before it is sealed with the inward testimony of the spirit. The same Spirit, therefore, who has spoken through the mouths of the prophets must penetrate into our hearts to persuade us that they faithfully proclaimed what has been divinely commanded.... Even if it wins reverence…Read more The Spirit and Scripture

Writer’s Block

After my last post on journaling, it was time to take a break from blogging, Twitter, and Facebook.  The times my fingers were on the keyboard there was nothing to write.  I was typing but what was on the screen wasn’t worth reading.  You’ve seen the old movies of a struggling writer tossing sheets of…Read more Writer’s Block

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Journaling – Remembering the Day

People that keep a journal, write in their journals at different times of the day, for different reasons.  Some write first thing in the morning.  Their minds are fresh and alert.  They are alert after a good night’s sleep.  It’s a great way to review the opportunities, meetings, events or challenges of the previous day. …Read more Journaling – Remembering the Day

Why Journal?

Do you want to grow in your discipleship?  Do you want to understand your life better?  Would you like to be able to recognize and remember the significant moments of your life?  Then let me encourage you to begin a journal.  Journaling is much different than keeping a diary.  A journal is a process whereby…Read more Why Journal?

I’m blessed when I worship the Lord!

"You're blessed when you've worked up a good appetite for God. He's food and drink in the best meal you'll ever eat." Matthew 5:6, Message Our staff eats lunch together on Tuesdays as part of our weekly staff meeting and review. We enjoy the company and of course eating. Our Church Ministries Pastor, AJ Fagan…Read more I’m blessed when I worship the Lord!

Pray for Jewish People on this Special Day

Yesterday was International Holocaust Day. It should never be forgotten. It is a good reminder to pray for the Jewish people. I've inserted an excellent piece written by Pastor John Piper posted at Desiring God. January 27 marks the anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz-Birkenau, the largest Nazi death camp in 1945. In 2005, the…Read more Pray for Jewish People on this Special Day