by Mike Woodruff | May 16, 2024 | The Friday Update
Happy Friday, Blessed are you when people insult you, persecute you and falsely say all kinds of evil against you because of me. Rejoice and be glad, because great is your reward in heaven. Jesus, Matthew 5 I have an offer for you. If you follow me, I will fill your...
by Mike Woodruff | May 9, 2024 | The Friday Update
Happy Friday, Jesus is Lord. Romans 10:9 Like the prayer, “Lord Jesus, have mercy on me, a sinner,” the brevity and simplicity of the church’s first creed is part of its power. Count me among those who think we should rehearse it often. BTW, stating “Jesus is Lord”...
by Mike Woodruff | May 2, 2024 | The Friday Update
Happy Friday, What does the Lord require of you but to do justice, and to love kindness, and to walk humbly with your God. Micah 6:7f I memorized this passage decades ago. I’ve also preached on it several times. But until recently, I focused on justice, kindness, and...
by Mike Woodruff | Apr 25, 2024 | The Friday Update
Happy Friday, How can a young person stay on the path of purity? By living according to your word. Psalm 119:9 Few forces are as powerful and relentless as culture. It quietly shapes our perceptions, steers our conversations, and reworks our convictions. The good news...
by Mike Woodruff | Apr 18, 2024 | The Friday Update
Happy Friday, I will not fear though tens of thousands assail me on every side. Psalm 3:6 Psalm 3 is a favorite. Though I seldom struggle with fear, there are days when it feels like I have ten thousand problems. I particularly appreciate knowing that David wrote this...
