After worship services yesterday at Woodland Church, as promised, Becky and I attended the Opera. When she told folks that we were going, there were quite a few of my friends asking for my man card! Well, I hope no one tries to confiscate it, but I I confess, I enjoyed it. Whew, that feels…Read more Love Potion #9
Prayer and God’s will
An Intensive Care Nurse put her arm around me this week and said, referring to one of our members miraculous recovery, "This has been God." I agreed. Last week a surgeon said, "I have bad news. I can't operate. It's worse than we thought. We will have to send her to ..." In a couple…Read more Prayer and God’s will
Friday Finale
I'm nodding off, but I wanted to do a brief note. One of the dear elderly ladies that I pastor was given four days to live. She was not ready to die. She and I read scripture together and her eyes shone with a light that wanted to live. We talked about her upcoming birthday. …Read more Friday Finale
A few days with our children
Becky and I spent a few days with Andrew and Dana in North Carolina last week. It was fun to eat together and talk about whatever! There was a deli that I wanted to eat at again. While we were waiting in line, they were teasing me about the amount of food I ate last…Read more A few days with our children
God answered prayer!
Yesterday we turned to God in prayer for a dear man who had a massive stroke. As we prayed for him and his family we also prayed for his doctors and nurses. There were tears and testimonies of God's past faithfulness. The gift of faith was stirred in our hearts by the Holy Spirit. …Read more God answered prayer!
What do you do in a crisis?
Where do you turn when a crisis unexpectedly strikes hard? What do you feel? Who do you turn to? Today, I prayed with a family that demonstrated the comfort and security that only Christ and his love can give during a crisis. After a massive stroke struck their father, they turned to God in prayer…Read more What do you do in a crisis?
“One for the Family”
Becky and I enjoyed watching the Masters Sunday afternoon. It's always fun for us to see the pictures of the blazing azaleas, hear the mocking birds and watch the most talented golfers play this absolutely beautiful course in Georgia! The icing on the cake was watching Phil Mickelson win the Masters and hug his beautiful…Read more “One for the Family”
Easter Joy
Christ's resurrection that we celebrate at Easter has brought so much joy to all of us who live for Christ. Tonight my son and I walk past a home that a sign in their front yard with the words printed on it "JESUS LIVES! Happy Easter!" I started laughing for joy. Just a few moments…Read more Easter Joy
Easter Celebration Continues
Like Christmas we will continue to celebrate Easter! Christmas was the birth of our Savior. Easter is the truimph of our Savior. Yesterday was wonderful at Woodland. A packed sanctuary, deep sense of the Holy Spirit's presence, songs of praise and worship captured our hearts with the truth that Christ lives! Our hearts were stirred, our eyes…Read more Easter Celebration Continues
St. Patrick #5
Patrick's love for God and his passion to reach the Irish people gave us some important lessons for reaching, relating and loving people. Although the Irish were considered barbarian and pagan, Patrick understood them, their language, their culture and above all loved them. 1. Build relationships with lost people. We are called into the world…Read more St. Patrick #5
Coram Deo 