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Thoughts By Mike Woodard

February 23, 2020

Under Construction

Father, thank you for your work in my life. You are good and I know in my heart that you love me and have the best plan, yet at times you know I doubt and become fearful, discouraged, or angry. I confess my failure to trust you. Thank you for being faithful to the plan and your commitment to conform me to the image of your son. Amen.

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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 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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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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May 1, 2019

Important Moments

What words are you saying to someone else that will imprint on their memory and shape their identity? The seeds of your words can reap joy, today and later on.

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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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January 28, 2019

I Was Watching You

The expression, “actions speak louder than words” comes to mind. Dear Father, I desire to honor you. Show me the areas of my life where my words and actions do not match. Thank you for your Spirit’s presence in my life that gives me the strength to live consistent with your word. Amen.

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