by Mike Woodruff | Mar 19, 2013 | Our Society, Pop Culture
A friend’s son recently turned 18. In celebration – and in light of the absence of any culturally recognized rite of passage marking the transition from boys to men – my friend gathered a group of his friends together to help usher his son into manhood. I’ve not spent...
by Mike Woodruff | Mar 13, 2013 | People
Today two long-time friends – Roger and Bob – are coming into town. We’ve known each other for around thirty years. I talk with Roger a few times a week and with Bob a bit less, but usually weekly. For the last ten years we’ve been intentional about getting together...
by Mike Woodruff | Mar 12, 2013 | People
At noon today, Fuller Theological Seminary announced that Dr. Mark Labberton is their new President. I’m excited for Fuller! Mark is a good friend and, though he’s not that much older than I am, has been a mentor to me for the last twenty years. Mark grew up in...
by Mike Woodruff | Mar 6, 2013 | Lent
What is a fast? A fast is a decision to abstain from something—usually food. A biblical fast is an effort to abstain from something in order to spend more time in prayer and reflection. Are Christians supposed to fast? Let’s just say, it’s a good idea. The Bible does...
