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Thoughts By Mike Woodard

January 4, 2026

Gloves

It was winter and the buses were on strike. I picked up a student who wanted a ride on this cold day. He was from Africa and this was his first experience with a Canadian winter. As we talked, I noticed he didn’t have gloves.

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December 27, 2025

From Worry to Anticipation

When we exchange worry for faith, this transaction is an act of worship. We choose to submit to God’s rule and reign in the circumstance. We honor His role our life and express faith through thankfulness. This act of worship will move you from worry to anticipation!

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December 3, 2025

Being Close to Christ

Jesus offers a place of comfort and rest. His invitation… “Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened,

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November 9, 2025

Wisdom from an Astronaut

Words of Wisdom: “Always make sure they know you love them!” “A new command I give you: Love one another. As I have loved you, so you must love one another. By this everyone will know that you are my disciples, if you love one another.”

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November 8, 2025

What are You Doing?

Think for a moment... who do you admire? the most admired people of the 20th century is Mother Teresa. Jesus is the ultimate example of a person with a willingness to help the helpless.

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November 5, 2025

Why Are You Different?

"Dad, why are you different?” This was the question my daughter asked on a family vacation to the farming community where I was raised. She noticed how different my life...

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October 12, 2025

Thankfulness (Lessons from a 5 Year Old)

“Coby, you have to be thankful,” is the line of conversation between my two grandsons that caught my attention. I listened as Domonic, the 5 year old, was attempting to teach his 3 year old brother a profound life lesson.

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October 7, 2025

Help, I’m Drowning

Are you drowning in a situation in which you need the clear words of a good friend? I am convinced I still need people in my life who will, with clarity and calmness, speak words that will save my life. Friends, mentors, or sometimes strangers, who will tell me the truth.

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September 25, 2025

Your Wish, My Command

What if I started each day with the question, “God, what would you like me to do today? What would it look like to start each day like that?

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September 19, 2025

Safety

“Lock your door and don’t go out alone!” Most of us will have gotten this advice from some caring person,. The tactic God gives for safety is to run to him.

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