When I got home this evening one of our sons was cooking dinner, our youngest son was getting home from his first day of college shocked at how much textbooks cost and our daughter had done the laundry and did basic house cleaning for us. Becky has been struggling with a cold and it was…Read more Building a Close Knit Family
I can’t believe its August
Summer is quickly passing as usual. The beauty of living in Michigan in summertime is still a wonder to me. Growing up down South, we looked for shade, or ducked into the air-conditioning to escape the heat. Now I look for the sun, avoid the shade and indoors just to be able to enjoy the…Read more I can’t believe its August
Joy and Sorrow
A week can bring so much joy and so much pain at the same time. During my study this week, I've rejoiced over the birth of beautiful little girl to a precious couple in our congregation. They are going to be wonderful parents! Our son and his bride came to dinner this week and just…Read more Joy and Sorrow
Study Break
Today I began my summer study break with three major goals. One is to draw aside to spend more time in worship and prayer. The second is to prepare for our annual pastor's church vision and planning retreat in October. Finally to prepare for the second half of my preaching schedule. I covet your…Read more Study Break
Committed Follower of Christ – Coach Ed Thomas
I was driving home from a Dave Ramesey luncheon when the news reported the murder of Coach Ed Thomas. The story was shocking. An audible groan immediately came forth as the report continued. This morning at the Between Two World blog I learned something else about Coach Thomas. Aaron Kampan, linebacker for the Green Bay…Read more Committed Follower of Christ – Coach Ed Thomas
Ben’s Party
Benjamin's graduation party is today. Thunder and lightening began around 5:00 AM. I watched the flashes of light illuminate the tents on our back lawn. Thankfully we have a garage for food and drinks. Plenty of room for people to squeeze inside the house. The rain is falling steadily and the birds seem to be…Read more Ben’s Party
God at work among us!
My current series at Woodland called Creed has been a wonderful journey of revisiting why we believe what we believe. One of the great blessings of preaching and teaching is how you personally grow as you pray and study. Reminders of my own faith journey have popped up over and over as we have considered the…Read more God at work among us!
Brian and Faith
Yesterday Becky and I ate lunch with good friends who moved to New Mexico and came back for a visit. Brian and Faith were part of our church family and served as one of our small group leaders at Woodland. We talked and laughed like we hadn't been away from one another. So natural…Read more Brian and Faith
Loving Life
Becky's parents are visiting with us this week for Benjamin's graduation. I have known them all of my life. He was the youth director at the church I grew up in, until he became a pastor later on. My earliest memories include them in my parents home, Daddy holding me in his arms while he showed…Read more Loving Life
Monday Meditations
Jesus! His name is encouraging, hopeful, comforting and powerful. Sometimes, I prayerfully just repeat his name over and over. It's amazing the peace that I experience as I meditate upon him by saying his name. I still remember my mother and father repeating his name over and over in prayer by my bed as a…Read more Monday Meditations
Coram Deo 