by Mike Woodruff | May 1, 2020 | The Friday Update
I will walk about in freedom, for I have sought your precepts. Psalm 119:45 Few things are less understood today than freedom. Those demanding it often expect a life without demands or limits. But such a life doesn’t work. Trains were made to race down tracks; they go...
by Mike Woodruff | Apr 24, 2020 | The Friday Update
For the joy that was set before him He endured the cross, despising the shame. Hebrews 12:2 In recent years, a fair bit has been written about shame. Virtually all suggest it’s bad and we should avoid it. You might say we’ve been shaming shame. But if you do, realize...
by Mike Woodruff | Apr 22, 2020 | Our Society, People
This week I interviewed Gary Thomas, the author of 18 books including Sacred Marriage, about how men could be better husbands during shelter in place. A video of our conversation is below. One of the many memorable moments of the night was his comment that 99% of...
by Mike Woodruff | Apr 17, 2020 | The Friday Update
“…they shall come and proclaim his righteousness to a people yet unborn, that he has done it.” Psalm 22:31 Many know the opening cry of Psalm 22 – “My God, My God, why have you forsaken me.” These are the words of Christ on the cross. What they (you?) may not know is...
by Mike Woodruff | Apr 10, 2020 | The Friday Update
My God, My God why have you forsaken me. Psalm 22:1, John 19:16 On this Good Friday, it is worth noting that Christ’s words on the cross come from Psalm 22 and 31. This was not the first time Jesus quoted scripture. When he was tempted in the wilderness, he answered...
