Early this morning I used the remote to start my car from the kitchen so that the frost would melt off the windshield (I am not ready for winter). While I waited in the warm house, I checked my email from my cell phone. Once I got in the car I reached down and pushed [...]

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My son, Andy and I joined eight other men from Woodside on a fishing trip eleven hours north of Detroit near Chapleau, Ontario. With two men in each boat, we traveled eight miles north on the Chapleau River. At times the river was narrow involving swift water while at other times it was like a [...]

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God must love it when He sees His people reflect His generosity (albeit to a much smaller degree). All four Woodside campuses are hosting garage sales with the proceeds benefitting community organizations which help the needy. I just walked through the Troy sale of household goods, hardware, sporting goods, baked goods, furniture, games . . [...]

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What do you mean – no guardrails? You see, under good driving conditions, I am not the best driver in the world. I find myself easily distracted, noticing barns, cars for sale, mailboxes, sunsets, etc . . . Before cruise control my daydreaming could cause a 25 MPA change in the speed of the car. [...]

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I admit that I don’t know much about flowers, but I sure enjoy the beauty of the colors along with the intricate design of the petals. This year, Carolyn planted some Morning Glories in a pot by our garage door. The long, creeping stem has worked its way up a trellis and now each morning [...]

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Carolyn and I had the opportunity to worship at the Woodside – White Lake campus this past Sunday. After speaking at the three services, we came away so encouraged with what God is doing at White Lake. All morning we listened to people share their stories. The stories of generosity continue as people shared how [...]

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My recent attempts at physical fitness have involved riding the new bike my children gave me for my birthday. While I try to ride the nine mile route as fast as I can, I enjoy the time to unwind and think. I always wear a helmet and as often as possible I wear a bright [...]

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The world recently witnessed the funeral for Michael Jackson and the massive memorial service that was attended by thousands and perhaps viewed by over a billion people. Jackson’s death brought to an end the earthly life of an extremely talented man who went through many transitions and highly publicized accusations in his journey to be [...]

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