by Mike Woodruff | Oct 9, 2020 | The Friday Update
Happy Friday. When He cut them down, they came running for help; they turned and pled for mercy. Psalm 78:34 It’s not popular to reflect on God’s judgment, but it is important to do so. For starters, we should note basic things like: 1) it comes in two...
by Mike Woodruff | Oct 2, 2020 | The Friday Update
Happy Friday. Whoever sows sparingly will also reap sparingly. The Apostle Paul, 2 Cor. 9:6 We’re told God loves a cheerful giver. Televangelists spin this to imply their followers should help them buy a second jet. In response, thoughtful people wince. As we should....
by Mike Woodruff | Sep 25, 2020 | The Friday Update
Happy Friday. You were called for this, so that you may inherit a blessing. The Apostle Peter There is a reason health and wealth types avoid I Peter. The “this” we are called to “in order that we might inherit a blessing” is suffering. I note this because, while this...
by Mike Woodruff | Sep 18, 2020 | The Friday Update
Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for thou art with me, thy rod, and thy staff they comfort me. Psalm 23 In Psalm 23, David not only celebrates green pastures and still waters, he acknowledges valleys and death. Some...
by Mike Woodruff | Sep 11, 2020 | The Friday Update
Happy Friday. If you, Lord, kept a record of sins, who could stand? Psalm 130:3 If the Lord kept a record? If? He does keep a record. So, how are we standing? The Bible is one long answer to this question. And it points to Jesus. Part of the reason for a statement...
