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.
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 >
Hurried Schedules vs. Intentional Choices
Wednesday April 18, 2012 An increasing factor in marriage breakdown is over commitment. A fast-paced life facilitates constant physical and emotional exhaustion. Relationship experts cite over commitment in the top five relationship killers! How are you doing? Healthy relationships require time and attention. How often do you sit, talk or just hang out with no [...] Read More >
I Have Needs
In the classic book, His Needs, Her Needs author Willard E. Harley Jr. suggests there are 10 needs that are common in relationships. If the top 4 or 5 needs are not met in the relationship the person will seek to have them met elsewhere! That’s why Harley’s subtitle is “Building an Affair Proof Marriage.” [...] Read More >
Impossible Marriage?
“I can’t do this marriage thing anymore it’s impossible!” Have you ever said that or at least thought it? I have. It’s really good when I face the frustration. It makes me realize I need help if I am going to survive. Help can come from various sources friends, books, seminars or a helpful website. [...] Read More >
Land the Plane!
Wednesday May 2, 2012 Communication can be a challenge at the best of times, so it is sometimes helpful to have an understanding of communication styles. In the Life Ready series called Marriage Oneness, host Tim Lundy talks about the different ways we communicate. This is not an issue of good versus bad communication, but [...] 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 >