Do you need comfort today? Let us pray for you. My grandson was visiting. He was not his normal happy self. He was very sad and upset about something. He could not put it into words. We were just about to sit down for lunch. He asked, “Papa can I sit in your chair?” I always sit at the head of the... >Read More

Tags: burden, comfort, Devotional, God, lessons from a 3-year-old, Matthew 11:28-30, Men, mike woodard, reassurance

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Do you feel like you're at the end of your rope? Talk to a mentor. The summer between my 3rd and 4th year of university I worked at Yellowstone National Park. It was a great summer, full of adventures and new experiences. On a day off, I had signed up for a day long class in rock climbing. I was successfully... >Read More

Tags: adventure, Devotional, God, hope, Men, mike woodard, prayer, trust

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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 their hearts....... >Read More

Tags: addictions, bears, Devotional, grizzlies, jealousy, Men, mike woodard, pride, spiritual battle, wisdom

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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,...... >Read More

Tags: computer, Devotional, God, grandson, lessons, mike woodard, three year old, understanding, upset, Women

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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. I acknowledged how he was... >Read More

Tags: 4 year old, comfort, Devotional, lasting comfort, lessons, loved, mike woodard, rest, Women

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Think of 19 Ways to encourage someone today . “Gracious words are a honeycomb, sweet to the soul and healing to the bones” (Proverbs 16:24). I grew up in an alcoholic home where both my parents drank and were verbally and physically abusive.  There were not a lot words that brought life or encouragement.  Maybe that is why I remember...... >Read More

Tags: alcoholic, disobedient, Gracious words, healing, mike woodard, proud, second mother, Solomon, teens, verbally and physically abusive, words

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Have you been neglected your heart? Take our study to get the weeds out. “Above all else guard your heart for it is the well spring of life.” Proverbs 4:23 We have a small garden in our yard. In the busyness of life, our garden is often neglected. When it really starts to look bad, I am motivated to do some... >Read More

Tags: anger, Devotional, disappointment, faith, frustration, garden, God, guarding your heart, heart, Men, mike woodard, weeds

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