Devotionals

Thoughts by Men thoughts by Mike Woodard

Saying “Yes” to God

March 31, 2025

God’s call is primarily to have a relationship with Him characterized by daily surrender

BEWARE! We Have Many Observers

March 31, 2025

Question: What do 'they' see when they observe you? People are observing you.

Lessons from a One-Legged Sandpiper

March 30, 2025

Lord, Help us not to cave into our circumstances, but to see them as opportunities to run the race with an endurance that only comes from keeping our eyes fixed on You.

Dealing with Fear

March 30, 2025

Circumstances are external and often beyond your control. But your response originates within.

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Fearing the Father

March 29, 2025

We sometimes treat God like a strict teacher who hands out grades, awards, and detentions. We make our good behavior the determining factor for receiving good things from Him.

The Tapestry of Life

March 29, 2025

“For you created my inmost being, you knit me together in my mother’s womb…My frame was not hidden from you when I was made in the secret place, when I was woven together in the depths of the earth.” Psalm 139:13,15

Living in the Light

March 28, 2025

What would it look like if you lived as a ‘child of the light’? How do you guard your heart against temptation and sin?

“Hanging In There” Not Allowed!

March 28, 2025

I've got a mission today. It's as big as the Kingdom of God on earth. Find out my part today and do it. "Hanging in there" not allowed!

Blurred Vision

March 27, 2025

Reading the Bible at the start of the day is a good place to invite the presence of Jesus in to quiet our rushing about. However, I have found it requires a submissive heart and willing attitude to allow the Holy Spirit’s influence on, and into, our thoughts and beings.

Our Mistakes Do Not Define Us