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Thoughts By Mike Woodard

January 27, 2020

Will the Rope Hold?

Question: Do you believe your rope, God, will hold you during tough times? Are you willing to let go of the things that give you security?

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January 20, 2020

Where is the Flashlight?

Let God be your flashlight of peace. Trust in his good and perfect plan, even in darkness where the reality of that plan seems fleeting.

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November 12, 2019

Uncomfortable

Comfort is of high value! For some, comfort is the determining factor for decisions. Jesus did not live in that world. Jesus wanted discomfort removed but he had a higher priority — to do the will of his Father.

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November 6, 2019

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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October 20, 2019

Saying “Yes” to God

Since God’s call is primarily to have a relationship with Him characterized by daily surrender, what we do vocationally or ministry-related is an expression and over flow of God in us.

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August 26, 2019

Why Are You Different?

“In my distress I called to the Lord, and he answered me. From deep in

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April 4, 2019

Is It Time for a Maintenance Check Up?

Just as regular maintenance keeps machines working, regular spiritual self-assessments would keep you aware of “loose bolts”.

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March 28, 2019

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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February 13, 2019

Valentine’s Day or Any Day

Here are 7 things you can do to make the one you love feel special on Valentine’s Day or any day.

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February 1, 2019

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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