by Mike Woodruff | Jun 5, 2020 | The Friday Update
“My heart pounds, my strength fades; even the light has gone from my eyes.” Psalm 38:10 The Psalms capture the unedited cries of the sick, scared, suffering, and lonely. They know nothing of “pain is an illusion” or “just don’t let it get you down.” We are...
by Mike Woodruff | May 29, 2020 | The Friday Update
Finally, brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable—if anything is excellent or praiseworthy—think about such things. The Apostle Paul The long term consequences of our...
by Mike Woodruff | May 22, 2020 | The Friday Update
Whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers and sisters of mine, you did for me. Jesus, Matthew 25:40 A wealthy man once saw Mother Teresa tending the infected wounds of a homeless leper. Disgusted, he said, “I wouldn’t do that for a million dollars.” Her...
by Mike Woodruff | May 15, 2020 | The Friday Update
“The heavens declare the glory of God. The skies proclaim the work of his hands.” Psalm 19 Why do the mountains and oceans move us as deeply as great art? Because they are great art. By the way, what you see when you look outside is not “Mother Nature,” it...
by Mike Woodruff | May 8, 2020 | The Friday Update
“But even if he does not…” Daniel 3:18 Among the great lines in history is the one delivered by Daniel’s three friends to the Babylonian king Nebuchadnezzar. In response to the king’s demand that they worship him, Shadrach, Meshach and Abednego said no....
