by Mike Woodruff | Feb 5, 2021 | The Friday Update
Praise the Lord, my soul; all my inmost being, praise His holy name. Praise the Lord, my soul and forget not all His benefits. Psalm 103 The meditation Scripture advocates is less about relaxation and more about instruction. We are commanded to lead our heart – i.e.,...
by Mike Woodruff | Jan 29, 2021 | The Friday Update
Blessed are those who fear the Lord, who find great delight in his commands. Psalm 112:1 The world is full of people seeking meaning, satisfaction, connection, and freedom. This shouldn’t surprise us; these needs reflect the image of God that resonates in us. They...
by Mike Woodruff | Jan 22, 2021 | The Friday Update
They exchanged their glorious God for an image of a bull. Psalm 106:20 After the LORD delivered the Jews from slavery, they “forgot the God who saved them” and began to worship other gods. We are much more sophisticated than the ancient Jews, consequently our...
by Mike Woodruff | Jan 15, 2021 | The Friday Update
Happy Friday, Blessed are those who act justly, who always do what is right. Psalm 106:3 David’s words in Psalm 106 celebrate grace. But verse three reminds us that God’s kindness should never give license to sin. We must continually strive to do the right thing....
by Mike Woodruff | Jan 8, 2021 | The Friday Update
Happy Friday, Let he who has ears to hear, hear. Jesus We are wise to note how often Christ suggests that many who listen do not hear, and many who know do not do. It is also worth noting that those not listening nor doing tend to think they are good listeners and...
