Single Issue Voter

There are many issues that Senators McCain and Obama take different positions on that people of good will and faith can disagree on.  Issues like taxes, the war on terrorism, poverty and the best way to deal with the economic challenges we have.  This is a historic campaign.  Senator Obama's candidacy is of particular interest…Read more Single Issue Voter

Presidential Candidate’s Humor

Last night's glimpse of the two presidential candidates' self-depreciating humor at the annual Al Smith dinner was great!  Finally a breath of fresh air in the intense debate of this year's election cycle was enjoyed.  Senators McCain and Obama were funny and collegial.  Watching them laugh was a reminder, that we are citizens of this…Read more Presidential Candidate’s Humor

The Potential of a Local Church

This Sunday at Woodland Church we were privileged to hear from our missionary to the Netherlands, Beth Gyorke and listen to a message by Greg Mundis, AGWM Europe Regional Director for 458 missionaries.   Beth served in our youth ministries at Woodland and was employed by the Lear Corporation until she accepted the opportunity to…Read more The Potential of a Local Church

Financial Peace

My grandfather (Papa) and I were talking one day in the front seat of his old pickup truck about the Great Depression and my fear as teenager that it could happen again.  "I wasn't afraid because I had nothing to lose." he told me.  He smiled and assured me that if it ever happened again…Read more Financial Peace

Building Trust

I've been thinking about trust today.  Have you noticed the quotes invoking trust; News you can trust Leadership you can trust A bank you can trust Jesus' life and teaching are the gold standard of trust.  First he always does what is best for us eternally.  Second he never abandons us, never!  "I give them…Read more Building Trust

Welcome!

Hey there!  This is kind of exciting for me.  I've been wanting to do this for awhile and now I'm publishing my first blog.  Cool!  Thanks to those who have encouraged me to do this.  I apologize for taking so long.  A couple of years ago, a dear friend from South Carolina called me one…Read more Welcome!