Mike Woodard
Mike is the husband of one, father of 4 and soon to be the grandfather of 2. He and his wife Karen live in Abbotsford, British Columbia, Canada. Backpacking is his favorite past time. Science and theology is his education background, a biology degree from Central Michigan University and a master’s degree in Christian Studies from Trinity Western Seminary. Mike is the Associate Director of FamilyLife Canada, a division of Power to Change Ministries.
You can read about Mike’s faith journey or watch him tell his story.
Finishing Well
The Winter Olympics end soon. All the years of preparation and training have come down to this. Over the past two weeks, the Olympics have been filled with people who compete with an intensity and energy that is admired by millions, but the prize only goes to the one who finishes well – ahead of [...] Read More >
Four Grizzly Bears
Go deeper into scripture: Try our interactive Life Lessons! A friend was in northern wilderness of British Columbia hunting elk. He and his hunting buddy were positioned on a hill over looking hundreds of acres of range. Suddenly in the distance they spotted four adult grizzly bears charging down a ridge toward them. Fear gripped [...] Read More >
Four Grizzly Bears
Do you know someone who is going through a time of wilderness in their spiritual life? Perhaps they could benefit from talking with a mentor online. A friend was in northern wilderness of British Columbia hunting elk. He and his hunting buddy were positioned on a hill overlooking hundreds of acres of range. Suddenly in [...] Read More >
Gardening with a Two Year Old
Continue the life-long process of learning by exploring our series of online interactive life lessons. [display_podcast] This spring our grandson was visiting on a nice sunny day, so the two of us went to the back yard to do some clean up. The task would have gone faster without the help of a two year [...] Read More >
Gardening with a Two Year Old
Do you feel all alone? Would you like to talk to someone? Join us for our Daily Devotional Chat today in our Women’s Chatroom at 10:30 am EDT. This spring our grandson was visiting on a nice sunny day so the two of us went to the back yard to do some clean up. The [...] Read More >
Lessons From a Four Year Old: Comfort
Can we pray for you today? “He tends his flock like a Shepherd; He gathers the lambs in his arms and carries them close to His heart; He gently leads those that have young.” (Isaiah 40:11) My grandson came over last weekend. He was not having a good day! Tears were rolling down his cheeks. [...] Read More >
Lessons from a Three Year Old: Stuck inside the Computer
See what hockey legend Paul Henderson knows about trusting God in hard times: http://powertochange.com/discover/stories/paul-henderson-trust-adversity/ “All things work together for good, for those who love God and are called by Him to fulfill His purposes.” (Romans 8:28) Our grandson came over with his parents for dinner. After dinner, his auntie turned on her computer to make [...] Read More >
Lessons from a Three Year Old: Blue Blanket
Wherever you are in your spiritual journey, online mentors are standing by, ready to walk beside you. Contact us today! One day I was home sick with a really bad cold/flu combination that would not let me just push through to go to work. I was lying on the couch. Our grandson wanted me to [...] Read More >
Lessons from a Three Year Old: Blue Blanket
Do you feel cared for? Try this online study. Join us for our Daily Devotional Chat today in our Women’s Chatroom at 10:30 am EDT. One day I was home sick with a really bad cold/flu combination. I was lying on the couch. Our grandson wanted me to play. I explained that I was not [...] Read More >
Lessons from a Three Year Old: Don’t get your clothes wet!
Are you struggling with obedience? Take this study. Join us for our Daily Devotional Chat today in our Women’s Chatroom at 10:30 am EST. I was backpacking and camping with some friends and my 3 year old grandson joined us. We were setting up camp at a beautiful lake in the mountains. As I was [...] Read More >