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Thoughts By Mike Woodard

June 9, 2021

Transplant

A character transplant is not something of the future, it already exists! This is the real nature of being a Christ-follower.

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May 22, 2021

Beyond Your Limits

Father God, I invite you to show me any area of my life where I’m not fully trusting in your presence and power. Thank you that you can do immeasurably more than I can in any area of my life.

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February 26, 2021

A Grumbly Heart

It was a time in my life when I was not happy with the decisions that were being made around me. I had a grumbly heart!

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February 21, 2021

The Package

In life there are many unexpected packages. Some I like and others I don’t. I have come to realize that no matter what comes, God is in control.

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February 8, 2021

Danger of Self Reliance

When I try to do it on my own, I miss out on God’s strength and wisdom. Here is a prayer from the writer of Psalms 139 that helps to motivate me to move from self-reliance to God dependence.

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December 4, 2020

Lessons from Odd Places: Ingredients

Today think of ways you could add kindness to the fabric of your relationships. Maybe it is an expression of appreciation through a simple thank you. Maybe it’s a helping hand.

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November 10, 2020

Words

“You are a good boy.” in my mind, I thought, “Really, am I really good?” You see, no one had ever described me in this way.

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October 21, 2020

Inconvenient Truth

The inconvenient truth is that God is not at fault when we disregard his wisdom.

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September 2, 2020

Words that Saved My Life

Words are powerful for good or for destruction. Words can bless or wound deeply.

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June 30, 2020

I Got Drunk

It is interesting that God’s Word contrasts “drunk with wine” and “filled with God’s Spirit.” The issue is control.

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