by Mike Woodruff | Mar 9, 2018 | The Friday Update
Leviticus 19 records God’s command to the Jews to treat outsiders with justice and compassion. Two reasons were given: this was God’s will; and they knew the pain of being “mistreated outsiders” firsthand. The same call to love the other is given to us, but here’s the...
by Mike Woodruff | Mar 2, 2018 | The Friday Update
In an article exploring the impact of C.S. Lewis, Wheaton Professor Lyle Dorsett notes Lewis’s belief that: in every Christian, the Holy Spirit is present; in some, the Spirit of Christ is prominent; but in only a few is He preeminent. Dorsett, who believes that...
by Mike Woodruff | Feb 23, 2018 | The Friday Update
In the last two weeks, three different Christ Church members reported reaching (or approaching) significant sobriety anniversaries. I’m thankful the church is becoming a bit more like an AA meeting. May we all face our brokenness more openly, and find the church a...
by Mike Woodruff | Feb 16, 2018 | The Friday Update
This Wednesday was Ash Wednesday – which means Lent has arrived. By the way, this Wednesday was also Valentine’s Day. Not sure what to make of Ash Wednesday falling on Valentine’s Day and Easter on April 1st. Be Encouraged – and Challenged: Years ago, while...
by Mike Woodruff | Feb 9, 2018 | The Friday Update
Reflections on Sand and Waves: Sheri and I are relaxing on a quiet beach with long-time friends. We took our first vacation with them thirty years ago, and in spite of kids and relocations – they now live in China – we have made it a point to spend a week together at...
