At Woodside we have just finished a three-part message series on “Becoming Generous.” God was pleased to use these messages to challenge and change many of us. The stories that have come out of this are absolutely amazing. Often people’s generosity was the answer to someone else’s prayers. Many Woodsiders who recognized the truth of [...]
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This week I began a three-part message series entitled, “Becoming Generous.” These are life-changing principles for us as individuals as well as the church. Normally I include message notes as a bulletin insert, but for this week I wanted to have undivided attention given to these biblical truths. Here is a rough copy of my [...]
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This week I began a three-part message series entitled, “Becoming Generous.” These are life-changing principles for us as individuals as well as the church. Normally I include message notes as a bulletin insert, but for this week I wanted to have undivided attention given to these biblical truths. Here is a rough copy of my [...]
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It is shortly after 9:00 PM on Wednesday and I am returning to Detroit on a flight from Atlanta. When flying, Carolyn is usually successful in trying to get us exit row seats; this flight was no exception. Minutes ago the flight attendant stopped by and asked me if I understood the responsibilities of sitting [...]
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Many from Woodside accepted the Barnabas Challenge to intentionally encourage at least one person each day for ten consecutive days. It might involve an act of kindness, a gift, writing a note or even writing a check. I have personally found the challenge to be exciting and enjoyable. The following are observations that I made [...]
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It is so easy to discourage people. A frown, a response without thinking, or negative words can easily turn a life away from achievement, pour cold water on creative thinking and lead toward discouragement and failure. I have done it more times than I want to admit. We are living in times when people desperately [...]
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Is it just me or does the world around us seem to be changing at breakneck speed? Everyone’s future has changed due to the local crisis with the auto industry. Retirement plans have changed through the stock market slump. Internationally we have North Korea announcing its test of a long range missile that could reach [...]
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Seldom do I look forward to an event only to find that the event far surpasses my anticipations. The recent Woodside Men’s Retreat was one of those incredible events where 153 men from all four campuses gathered together at Camp Michindoh near Hillsdale, Michigan. Our time together involved lots of informal conversations, great food, laughter, [...]