The Pastoral Staff from Woodland Church and I watched the Inauguration at a local restaurant while we ate lunch. I was very impressed with the warm prayer of Pastor Rick Warren for President Obama and the nation. Pastor Warren received a lukewarm reception from the crowd but prayed passionately. I've attached the text of his…Read more Inauguration Day Prayer
Snow
I'm going to admit something. When I was growing up I always thought it would be so cool to live where it snows. I used to think about walking with snowshoes over wooded trails and coming inside to something hot to eat and drink. The Quaker Oats television advertisement caught my idea of what it…Read more Snow
Walking in the Snow
This afternoon I bundled up and went for a walk. It's a nice sound when the snow crunches beneath your feet. It's even better when the sun is shining brightly and the wind is calm. With the bright sunshine and brisk pace it was a nice walk.
Musings
Wow! It was -17 when I woke up this morning. Unbelievable!! I stepped outside and a brand new sensation occurred to my still limited life experience. Bone chilling cold!! Sorry for all the exclamation points but I've never experienced anything like this. Now believe me, its beautiful. I am going to go outside and take…Read more Musings
Brrr!
Last year I made a vow not to complain about cold weather. With the help of friends and family, so far so good. I've looked for the beauty of winter. Today, the sun was shining brightly and the deep snow reflected the sunlight like sparkling diamonds. The deep paths that students from the high school…Read more Brrr!
Happy New Year
"Bless the Lord, O my soul, and all that is within me, bless His holy name." Psalm 103:1 Happy New Year! My side of the family gathered at my nephew's home for a huge Southern New Year's Day feast. Of course there was black eye peas, turnip greens, corn bread, salads, deserts, ham and baked…Read more Happy New Year
New Year’s Eve
It's almost unbelievable to me that this year is coming to an end. Life gets faster as you get older, my Dad use to tell me. I didn't believe it then but now I do. It is possible that life is moving fast due to the fact that life is just simply filled with the…Read more New Year’s Eve
Advent – Prepare the Way of the Lord
I was reading Isaiah 40:1-11 this morning and a couple of thoughts come to mind as we prepare for Christmas. One we are looking for the coming of our Lord with the peace and joy he has given us in new birth. We can prepare by offering the good news to others this Christmas, through…Read more Advent – Prepare the Way of the Lord
Advent – Preparing for His Appearing
"Everyone will see the Son of Man coming on the clouds with great power and glory. And He will send out His angels to gather His chosen ones from all over the world - from the farthest ends of the earth and heaven." Mark 13:26-27 (NLT) By God's grace, I have determined to not allow…Read more Advent – Preparing for His Appearing
Advent 2008
"The Word was first, the Word present to God, God present to the Word. The Word was God in readiness for God from day one. Everything was created through Him;..." John 1:1-3a (Message) Advent was not a word heard around my home, church or school growing up. I remember looking up the definition when I…Read more Advent 2008
Coram Deo 