Monthly Archives: November 2020

Don’t Just Read Devotionals… Be Devoted!

November 30th, 2020|Discipleship, Pastoral|

Quiet Time. Daily Watch. Morning Devotional. Time Alone with God. Daily Office. All these terms are used to mean the same thing—a personal time with God and His Word in worship, prayer, and meditation, that lead you into a deeper commitment toward Jesus as your Lord. I first learned how to have a “quiet time” with the Lord when I was 16 years old. That’s—gulp—41 years ago. And while there isn’t “one way” along to have a quiet time with God, here are some simple guidelines: Find a place where you can be alone. This can be hard if [...]

Monitor and Adjust

November 9th, 2020|Pastoral, Spiritual Gifts|

We are in unprecedented times, and through this year our church has been faithful in its giving. For this we are grateful, and so are our ministry partners, as well as our community. We are able to do the work we are called to do through the spiritual discipline and act of worship, we call giving or tithing. As we wrap up this year, we ask that you continue to consider giving to the ministries of Woodridge, so that we can continue to minister well to our community. Because of your giving, we are able to develop an annual [...]

I’m Single and the World Isn’t Burning Down Yet

November 2nd, 2020|Students|

Hi, my name is Faith and I’m single. Now, before you go emailing me about your cousin’s neighbor’s goldfish who is single... it's really okay... Ahem. Moving on. Last February I showed up to a local high school’s Campus Crusade event. I was there to see my students and support a friend who was on the Valentine's Day panel. They were chatting about all things love, marriage, dating, and singleness. As I sat down, I heard two adults chatting and asking the question no single person particularly loves answering. “Excuse me, are you single?” “No, I’m not,” she answered. [...]

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