by Mike Woodruff | Sep 12, 2017 | Our Society, Uncategorized
In I Thessalonians 5, Paul instructs us to “give thanks” in all things. That does not mean we thank God for all things. Some things are bad and we want nothing to do with them. But God can bring good out of bad and we can learn to thank God in the face of all kinds...
by Mike Woodruff | Jun 8, 2017 | Book Recommendations
In year’s past, I’ve suggested books for your summer reading. I got away from that for a few years. It’s time to return. I know, you’re wondering, “Who has time to read?” Well, you do. And in fact, you need to. As C.S. Lewis noted, when the world is racing like a...
by Mike Woodruff | Mar 26, 2016 | Book Recommendations, Spiritual Growth, Uncategorized
Last weekend I spoke on prayer. This weekend I will do so again. The launching pad is Luke 18:1-8 – I.e., the parable of the Unjust Judge. Prayer is one of those topics about which a lot could be / should be said. Given that I only have two weeks I am supplementing...
by Mike Woodruff | Feb 24, 2016 | Travel Logs
February 24, 2016 Chennai Airport Varghese and Suja just dropped us off. The homeward journey – via London – begins. Yesterday was a good day. My bio-clock is still a bit off, so I was up very early and had a chance to do some writing. After a wonderful Indian...
by Mike Woodruff | Feb 23, 2016 | Travel Logs
February 21, 2016 Siliguri, India I’ve been mostly radio silent on this trip because the purpose was to get away and write (for next fall’s series), not to be on a missions trip. In fact, when I told Sheri I needed to get away for a couple weeks, I was initially...
