by Mike Woodruff | Apr 25, 2013 | People
In the April 15, 2013 edition of Time magazine, they feature a report entitled, “The Latino Reformation.” It notes how quickly the evangelical church is growing among Hispanics in this country. The hands on the cover of the magazine and a full page picture on...
by Mike Woodruff | Apr 4, 2013 | Our Society, People, Pop Culture
Christianity Today recently carried a story by Matthew Lee Anderson on David Platt, Francis Chan, Shane Claiborne and Kyle Idleman, entitled Here Come the Radicals. I finally got around to reading it, and found the piece helpful in articulating a concern I have. I’ve...
by Mike Woodruff | Mar 29, 2013 | Lent, The Church Year
In the end, it all comes down to the resurrection. There are a host of other arguments that could be made in support of the Christian faith – we could review the cosmological, ontological and teleological arguments for the existence of God, study the...
by Mike Woodruff | Mar 29, 2013 | Without Comment
The following is a quote from Bishop Desmond Tutu, who is commenting on the Truth Commissions that followed the massacre in Rwanda. It is an appropriate word on this Good Friday. We were constantly amazed in the commission at the extraordinary magnanimity that so many...
by Mike Woodruff | Mar 20, 2013 | Without Comment
At a recent meeting, one of the deacons opened with a reflection on courage. It was based on Joshua 1:9, which reads, “Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be terrified; do not be discouraged, for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you...
