Author archive: Stephen Woodrow

Devotional Theology
Easter: Faith, Facts & Feelings
March 31, 2015
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I hope this season finds you more amazed and more in love with Jesus then ever before as God’s family all around the world prepares to gather on Resurrection Sunday proclaiming, “He is risen. He is risen indeed!” But for some, doubt and skepticism and unbelief define their attitude toward Jesus and His resurrection. Christian […]
Theology Tough Issues
Being Salt & Light in a Warring World
March 6, 2015
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How are you thinking about everything that is going on currently in our world? Is your thinking formed by your political commitments and your news channel of choice or is your thinking formed by your theology? It is imperative as followers of Jesus that our thinking is first and foremost formed by the Word of […]
Theology
WWJD Remix, To What Extent Can We Be Like Jesus?
February 4, 2015
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What Would Jesus Do? This important question became the WWJD campaign of the 1990s. Wrist bands and a massive product line promoted this campaign across America as believers were encouraged in the midst of everyday situations to stop and ask this question before they responded. The roots of this slogan probably can be traced back […]
Inspiration
2015 ONEDAY CHALLENGE
January 9, 2015
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2015 is off and running, but have you taken time to reflect upon 2014 and pray and plan for 2015? I would like to encourage each of you to set aside one full day to be alone with God for prayer, fasting and planning within the first 40 days of 2015. Why is it that […]
Theology Tough Issues
The Fog Over Tolerance
December 27, 2014
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Tolerance is one of many words that our culture has redefined. There is a fog over the definition and application of this word. The basic definition found in the dictionary is: acceptance of different views, tolerating of somebody or something and allowing for deviation. But that is not the definition that is primarily practiced in […]
Devotional Inspiration Missional
Who is lighting their candle at our flame?
December 15, 2014
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It is a sobering thought to realize that our life is constantly “giving off” something to others around us and our environment. Some define this by saying; “That person has a really good presence about them.” Some other terms used to define what people are giving off are; energy, vibe, positive, negative and many other […]
Tough Issues
Straight Talk About Suicide
September 8, 2014
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It is Spring, a time of hope and new life. But this is not the case for many. Here in Aspen it is the off season and it can be a very tough emotional time. I would like to share some straight talk about suicide and practical ways to help those who are struggling. Aspen CO is a […]
Church Inspiration
Where Are You Finding Your Hope?
July 24, 2014
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In the midst of our current cultural trends and global instability where are you finding hope? Every summer I get the privilege to attend some of the lectures and panel discussions at the Aspen Ideas Festival. This year there were over 300 events led by world leaders and specialists for almost two weeks. One of […]
Christian Life General Tough Issues
The Word on Pot – Why Get High?
July 20, 2014
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On January 1st of this year it became legal to purchase recreational marijuana in the state of Colorado.  It would seem that we voted first and are just now starting to have deeper dialogue about the future consequences of this action.  For some this new law is like independence day, others are wondering what the […]
Christian Life Inspiration
What Are You Fighting For?
June 25, 2014
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The recent news out of Iraq is alarming. A band of some 1500 jihadists from the Islamic State of Iraq and Greater Syria (ISIS) who were outnumbered more than 15 to 1 took over the whole city of Mosul, released dangerous prisoners and raised the black jihad flag over the city. ISIS’s goal is to […]