tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-328564252011-07-30T12:08:14.878-04:00Life by the WordAs in ' walking out your faith' James 1:22Keith Goodlinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09437441126085838054noreply@blogger.comBlogger71125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32856425.post-87895112620683071832011-04-22T22:41:00.004-04:002011-04-22T22:43:33.066-04:002011-04-22T22:43:33.066-04:00A brief word on Good Friday 2011
The Gospel of John Chapter 19 begins this way:
<!--[if gte mso 9]> Normal 0 false false false MicrosoftInternetExplorer4 <![endif]--><!--[if gte mso 9]> <![endif]--><!--[if !mso]> st1\:*{behavior:url(#ieooui) } <![endif]--> <!-- /* Font Definitions */ @font-face {font-family:Verdana; panose-1:2 11 6 4 3 5Keith Goodlinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09437441126085838054noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32856425.post-9001528747185219402010-06-28T12:51:00.006-04:002010-06-28T13:13:06.156-04:002010-06-28T13:13:06.156-04:00What did you do this summer?Well, for the 10 days from June 25th through July 5th we are operating a fireworks tent provided by Keystone Fireworks. Dawn and Tyler are the principle operators during the day and I am the 'night watchman' since they product needs to be supervised 24/7. Here are a few pictures for your perusal and if you are in the Lancaster area and want to drop by, we would love toKeith Goodlinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09437441126085838054noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32856425.post-63475097615390418912010-04-10T10:56:00.002-04:002010-04-10T11:02:55.710-04:002010-04-10T11:02:55.710-04:00What a great trip is has been...We have now been back in Lancaster Pa for 10 months... so much change, so many trials, so much blessing...Today marks the 100th day of 2010. How do I know that? I am reading through the 'My Utmost Devotional Bible' that includes notes and writing by Oswald Chambers, and today was reading 100.May it challenge you as much as it has me and may we celebrate our Keith Goodlinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09437441126085838054noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32856425.post-18301238384922594772009-11-16T11:02:00.007-05:002009-11-16T11:51:28.496-05:002009-11-16T11:51:28.496-05:00A weekend to rememberMy bride of 26 yrs and I celebrated that special day in November with dinner out, on the evening of the 5th and then with a special weekend away @ Sandy Cove inspired, encouraged, challenged, and deeply blessed by the Lord thru the ministry of Steve and Annie Chapman. Below are a few photos from the weekend that I trust you will enjoy and if there is one or two things i can Keith Goodlinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09437441126085838054noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32856425.post-90131780728118125472009-11-10T18:03:00.005-05:002009-11-10T18:17:16.517-05:002009-11-10T18:17:16.517-05:00Where did the summer go?I love the message of this song! Enjoy this 6 minute video as I work on the next post expected to be an update from our Weekend Away at Sandy Cove with Steve and Annie Chapman. Glorious!Keith Goodlinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09437441126085838054noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32856425.post-33075175842496514672009-07-17T08:10:00.003-04:002009-07-17T08:20:36.101-04:002009-07-17T08:20:36.101-04:00Day by Day by GraceFirst of all, i love the title. Secondly it is so brief, so clear, so true. It's the way God intends us to live, it is also the title of a daily devotional I receive in my email each day and I decided to share today's with you. When you have a minute, i invite you to visit Blue Letter Bible dot com and subscribe to the devotional(s) that interest you. For now, enjoy and be Keith Goodlinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09437441126085838054noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32856425.post-22340542147558361362009-06-01T00:00:00.001-04:002009-06-02T11:21:08.356-04:002009-06-02T11:21:08.356-04:00Leaving Mexico in TriplicationAt 3am Sunday May 31, the Prectices, the Reams, and the Goodlings met at the Pemex outside of Los Heroes off the Periferico with a destination in mind and a plan A, B, and C in hand. Cheryl led the way (and Dawn rode with her ) and she carried about 30 boxes of 'stuff' in her pick-up. The caravan was like deja-vu, as the Reams and Goodlings following a Prectice Keith Goodlinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09437441126085838054noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32856425.post-92077938763191450662009-05-03T16:23:00.004-04:002009-05-03T17:56:32.814-04:002009-05-03T17:56:32.814-04:00The Success Syndrome
When we are back in the US over the holidays, and good friend and brother, Dave Young, gave me a book as a gift. The book is 'Knowing God's purpose for Your Life' Daily Devotional by JI Packer. What a blessing it has turned out to be. This book is a compilation of snippets from other books Mr. Packer has written over the years and today I would like to share two entries Keith Goodlinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09437441126085838054noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32856425.post-29453637168782393402009-04-25T16:37:00.003-04:002009-04-25T16:42:40.066-04:002009-04-25T16:42:40.066-04:00Borrowing once again.....During this difficult season of many, many changes and unknowns. One thing has remained true and consistent; the blessing, care, concern, availability, understanding, grace, mercy, correction, love, guidance, direction, shelter, protection, defense, and perfect timing of the Lord Jesus Christ!Many times the daily devotional emails I receive ( like the one reprinted below)Keith Goodlinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09437441126085838054noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32856425.post-43483899417428126852009-03-30T11:43:00.008-04:002009-04-10T15:18:06.030-04:002009-04-10T15:18:06.030-04:00Taking the Gospel of Peace into a Turbulent WorldWe just had a wonderfully tiring and enriching week at NewSong Fellowship's Global Outreach Festival. The title of this post was the theme of the conference. Two of many, many talented folks at NSF ( Jason Horst, Ryan Martin ) painted a mural depicting 16 of the 21 Martyrs that were Moody Bible Graduates. The keynote speaker, Marv Newell, wrote theKeith Goodlinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09437441126085838054noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32856425.post-89211358398656100902009-03-10T14:03:00.007-04:002009-03-10T14:45:41.067-04:002009-03-10T14:45:41.067-04:00Saying Good-bye AgainSunday morning March 8,2009 we helped load up a white minivan with 11 pieces of luggage, 3 boys under the age of 2 ( the youngest are twins ) and much of the 'stuff' that goes with children of that age. The Paucks, Danilo and Ingrid, and their 3 small bundles of joy were beginning a two day journey back to Germany. They served here with us on the Puebla team from October 2007Keith Goodlinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09437441126085838054noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32856425.post-25253926423436951762009-03-05T13:52:00.008-05:002009-03-05T15:04:20.352-05:002009-03-05T15:04:20.352-05:00A Change of PlansOne thing have I asked of the LORD, that will I seek after: that I may dwell in the house of the LORD all the days of my life, to gaze upon the beauty of the LORD and to inquire in his temple. PSALM 27:4One thing, what is the one thing, or better yet Who is the one thing? This week, March 3-8, just 30 minutes south of our house, at a camp called Agua Viva located beside Keith Goodlinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09437441126085838054noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32856425.post-66549140899303413382009-02-23T14:51:00.006-05:002009-02-25T18:40:07.685-05:002009-02-25T18:40:07.685-05:00You did WHAT last night??
Yes, you heard right, last evening I 'preached' (it was more like reading) my first sermon in Spanish, here in Mexico-or anywhere in the world-as far as that goes! The feedback I received was very encouraging, and all seemed to 'get it' as far as the overall message I was trying to convey. There were several 'sub-messages' as well, that I am not sure came thru, but as Keith Goodlinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09437441126085838054noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32856425.post-43304802242194758772009-02-18T22:30:00.009-05:002009-02-18T23:20:34.972-05:002009-02-18T23:20:34.972-05:00Wisdom from a Biblical Perspective
It seems with so many decisions being made so quickly, here in the US and around the world, that a brief visit to the definition of wisdom from the author of wisdom is appropriate.
<!--[if gte mso 9]> Normal 0 false false false MicrosoftInternetExplorer4 <![endif]--><!--[if gte mso 9]> <![endif]--><!--[if !Keith Goodlinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09437441126085838054noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32856425.post-82749260167072460002009-02-06T13:34:00.006-05:002009-02-06T13:54:52.291-05:002009-02-06T13:54:52.291-05:00For such a Time as ThisThe following post doesn't seem to have a direct connection with us and our work here in Puebla, Mexico, but actually it really does! Most Mexicans (except the drug cartels-but that's another post, another time ) are in great fear and struggling financially in a huge way. Last Friday the peso fell to an all time low against the US dollar: 14.444 to 1. This link here: What Keith Goodlinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09437441126085838054noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32856425.post-4327854299797245952008-12-13T14:46:00.011-05:002008-12-13T18:18:59.412-05:002008-12-13T18:18:59.412-05:00Recent Events--A Photo JournalLast weekend we had a very special and enjoying time of rest, relaxation, refreshment, fun, fellowship, and laughs ( ok,there were a few very serious moments as well, but...) with the Harer family. We reunioned ( yes, that's spanglish ) at a spacious house in Atlixco, about 45 minutes from our homes here in Los Heroes. Below are some photos commemorating that event, Keith Goodlinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09437441126085838054noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32856425.post-41886622732232690202008-12-03T11:36:00.005-05:002008-12-03T13:20:33.552-05:002008-12-03T13:20:33.552-05:00Of Thanksgiving, giving thanks, and all things 'thankful'Thanksgiving was a little different this year. Well, of course, you reply "you are in Mexico". yes, but apart from that, because last year we were here as well but our team ( almost everybody) got together at the Harers house and we each brought something we considered traditional and we really had a sort of 'familiar' thanksgiving...it wasKeith Goodlinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09437441126085838054noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32856425.post-52885601276126355212008-11-21T13:00:00.008-05:002008-11-21T13:48:15.114-05:002008-11-21T13:48:15.114-05:00<!--[if gte mso 9]> Normal 0 false false false MicrosoftInternetExplorer4 <![endif]--><!--[if gte mso 9]> <![endif]--><!--[if !mso]> st1\:*{behavior:url(#ieooui) } <![endif]--> <!-- /* Style Definitions */ p.MsoNormal, li.MsoNormal, div.MsoNormal {mso-style-parent:""; margin:0in; margin-bottom:.0001pt; mso-pagination:widow-orphan; Keith Goodlinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09437441126085838054noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32856425.post-4431962154275808622008-10-29T22:19:00.007-04:002008-10-29T23:42:25.631-04:002008-10-29T23:42:25.631-04:00Best of Popo ( part two )
My good friend and co-worker Ken, over at KWT , has recently posted a photo journal of some beautiful and majestic images he has taken over the past couple of years. To view them click here
Viewing them has inspired me to post a few that I have taken. My challenge will be to come up with names half as creative as his..... here goes:
Barely Puffing
Angry 'Words'
Keith Goodlinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09437441126085838054noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32856425.post-36913355573342376802008-10-22T18:18:00.007-04:002008-10-26T21:32:04.165-04:002008-10-26T21:32:04.165-04:00Costco RevisitedOk, for all you blog reading fans out there this post is a reference to a much older post with a Costco theme. Click here to read that hilarious event, and then read on:Yesterday I made the trek to Costco for the specific reason of getting two more new tires. The roads here, and the various items that are on the roads-but shouldn't be-are very hard on tires. I left our house Keith Goodlinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09437441126085838054noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32856425.post-60361233273360773452008-10-10T19:02:00.004-04:002008-10-10T19:11:24.473-04:002008-10-10T19:11:24.473-04:00A Scriptual Basis for......I was recently given the following assignment:A one-page explanation of the scriptural basis for your salvation and hope of eternal lifeI'm not sure I followed the instructions but do believe what follows may be helpful for someone who may be searching, seeking, needing, or hurting. May they find the hope they seek as the One who holds it outstreached for them, the Way,Keith Goodlinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09437441126085838054noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32856425.post-37585031363247970262008-09-09T21:04:00.010-04:002008-09-14T22:35:58.775-04:002008-09-14T22:35:58.775-04:00Death SentenceThere are moments in every one's life where the reality of death and the certainty of it become more real and sobering. Recently we have been reminded of this as our parents are getting more advanced in years. When we left for the 'field' in our mid 40's with our parents in their mid 60's and early 70's, I sensed God telling me that during the next 4 years we likely would be making Keith Goodlinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09437441126085838054noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32856425.post-50623511010866651762008-08-31T21:17:00.004-04:002008-08-31T22:01:53.839-04:002008-08-31T22:01:53.839-04:00Of Chiles en Nogada and other things muy MexicanaThis is a unique time of the year here in Puebla, and possibly in most of Mexico. It's the time of year when Pomegranates( click the word to find out more about this interesting fruit) are in season and a special dish is served up that utilizes the seeds as a garnish. The finished product is red, white, and green ( the colors of the Mexican flag ) Keith Goodlinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09437441126085838054noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32856425.post-91727320965792557492008-07-30T23:07:00.003-04:002008-07-30T23:37:50.414-04:002008-07-30T23:37:50.414-04:00Where did July go?This month seems to have gone by like a whirlwind, and now we find ourselves bursting into August with the next three weeks already filled to capacity. But, before we take a look into the future, allow me to share a few links that will provide you with a glimpse into a significant event that occurred the first week of July. Our son, Tyler, competed with his Lobos-BUAP futbol Keith Goodlinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09437441126085838054noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32856425.post-62108488814284482852008-06-24T20:07:00.006-04:002008-06-24T21:04:06.445-04:002008-06-24T21:04:06.445-04:00Who needs luggage anyway?We had a very encouraging visit recently from the pastor of New Song West, along with his family. Dawn and I met them at the airport in Mexico City and when we saw them coming thru the customs gate something seemed off, but it wasn't until we greeted them that Bill announced " we are so glad to see you guys, and, we don't have any of our bags. They are still in NY." Well,Keith Goodlinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09437441126085838054noreply@blogger.com0