Pastor’s Blog (Page 34)

Now Jesus was telling them a parable to show that at all times they ought to pray and not to lose heart (Luke 18:1) The prayer of the righteous is powerful and effective. (James 5:16) Consider the following, supposedly a true story. In Mt. Vernon, Texas, Drummond’s Bar began construction on an expansion of their building to increase their business. In response, the…

If the Apostle Paul were alive today and wrote to us here at Woodland Hills, how would he likely begin his letter? Paul, an apostle of Christ Jesus by the will of God, to all the holy ones at Woodland Hills… grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. There are several features that mark Paul’s salutations, but notice this one…

You’ll never guess what caught my eye the other day. It was an auction posting for a beautifully colored parasail. You know about these, right?  A parasail is a modified parachute.  You strap yourself into the parasail’s harness and a ski boat tows you and the parasail aloft with a 300 foot cable.  Some say there’s nothing like it.  Others say it’s…

Meet our two dogs, Tucker (on the left) and Sadie.  Both are Golden Retrievers from the same breeder but from different bloodlines.  Tucker is the well-mannered, calm, [more] obedient one and has outgrown chewing everything in sight.  He reminds us of Shadow in Homeward Bound: calm, composed, patient, and wise.  Sadie spends every waking moment at full throttle.  Always…

Truckers have a saying:  If you have it, it came on a truck. Well, they’ve got a point.  After all, what do you have that didn’t come on a truck?  Not much.  And their idea, I suppose, is that once we take note of all the benefits trucking delivers… we’ll be thankful… and grumble less about all the big trucks on the road. Their slogan reminds…

Have you been around any 3-year-olds lately? Their view on what is whose is pretty simple. Check this out. Property Law As Viewed By A Toddler 1.  If I like it, it’s mine. 2.  If it’s in my hand, it’s mine. 3.  If I can take it from you, it’s mine. 4.  If I had it a little while ago, it’s mine. 5.  If it’s mine, it must never appear to…