Woodstock City Church

We’ve all heard stories of people—or we know people—who have what appears to be unshakable faith. They have a confidence in God that informs what they do. Where does faith like that come from? Subscribe to stay updated with the latest content. Follow Woodstock City Church:  YouTube Instagram Twitter Facebook Website See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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We want to be open-minded, but we naturally resist things we can't control or don't understand. So how can we learn to be open to changing our ideals and beliefs, especially if we may be wrong about something? It begins with a simple prayer. Subscribe to stay updated with the latest content. Follow Woodstock City Church:  YouTube Instagram Twitter Facebook Website See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jesus told his followers to pray to avoid temptation. But before we can pray that with a clear conscience, there are some things we need to ask ourselves first. Subscribe to stay updated with the latest content. Follow Woodstock City Church:  YouTube Instagram Twitter Facebook Website See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

If God already knows my needs, why pray? Because the purpose of prayer is to surrender your will, not impose it. Subscribe to stay updated with the latest content. Follow Woodstock City Church:  YouTube Instagram Twitter Facebook Website See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

At one time or another, we’ve all but told we should pray. But how should we pray? Jesus’s disciples had the exact same question. Subscribe to stay updated with the latest content. Follow Woodstock City Church:  YouTube Instagram Twitter Facebook Website See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It’s so easy to be a fan of Jesus. After all, he has a lot to give us. But if being a fan of Jesus keeps us from following Jesus, we miss out on the real purpose of his presence. Salvation is free; it costs you nothing. Following Jesus will cost you something. But refusing to follow Jesus will cost you even more… Subscribe to stay updated with the latest content. Follow Woodstock City Church:  YouTube Instagram Twitter Facebook Website See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Self-discovery is a worthwhile pursuit. After all, we are made unique. Discovering the depths of our uniqueness is a good thing, but if self-discovery leads to self-focus, our self-fulfillment greatly suffers. It’s a good thing the Apostle Paul gives us an alternative. Subscribe to stay updated with the latest content. Follow Woodstock City Church:  YouTube Instagram Twitter Facebook Website See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

One mantra of our culture is “be true to you.” You do you. What seems like the most authentic thing to do, however, can come at a steep cost. In a story told by Luke, Jesus confronts a close friend—and he doesn’t suggest she listen to her heart. Subscribe to stay updated with the latest content. Follow Woodstock City Church:  YouTube Instagram Twitter Facebook Website See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

There's a question you can ask yourself that will bring inescapable clarity to just about every relational decision you'll bump up against. But a word of warning: it's not for the faint of heart. Subscribe to stay updated with the latest content. Follow Woodstock City Church:  YouTube Instagram Twitter Facebook Website See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's human nature to snuggle up to the edge of irresponsibility or disaster and stay there as long as possible. But instead of wondering how close we can get before crossing the line, we need to ask ourselves perhaps the most important question we can ever ask. Subscribe to stay updated with the latest content. Follow Woodstock City Church:  YouTube Instagram Twitter Facebook Website See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sometimes an option we're considering creates tension inside of us. When that happens, it can be tempting to ignore the discomfort or brush by it. But instead of doing that, we need to pay close attention to it. Subscribe to stay updated with the latest content. Follow Woodstock City Church:  YouTube Instagram Twitter Facebook Website See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Your life is more than random, disconnected events. It's a story being written. Whether it's a thoughtful response or an emotionally fueled reaction, we write the stories of our lives one decision at a time. Subscribe to stay updated with the latest content. Follow Woodstock City Church:  YouTube Instagram Twitter Facebook Website See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The easiest person to deceive is the person in the mirror. But when we do the hard work of being honest with ourselves, we’re on our way to not selling ourselves on a potential regret. Subscribe to stay updated with the latest content. Follow Woodstock City Church:  YouTube Instagram Twitter Facebook Website See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We never know what or who hangs in the balance of the decisions we make. But we do know that our decisions determine the direction and quality of our life. Subscribe to stay updated with the latest content. Follow Woodstock City Church:  YouTube Instagram Twitter Facebook Website See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The most frequently told Christmas story concerns a baby in a manger, and for good reason. A baby in a manger tells us the how and where of the first Christmas, but not necessarily the why. When telling his version of Christmas, John didn’t write about babies, animals, or shepherds. Instead of focusing on how or where Jesus was born, John wrote about why. Subscribe to stay updated with the latest content. Follow Woodstock City Church:  YouTube Instagram Twitter Facebook Website See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In Part 2, Andy and his dad talk about patience, perseverance, photography, and the one thing Dr. Stanley prioritizes more than anything. Subscribe to stay updated with the latest content. Follow Woodstock City Church:  YouTube Instagram Twitter Facebook Website See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In Part 1 of Life, Love & Legacy, Andy and his dad talk about their childhoods, parenting, generosity, and more. Subscribe to stay updated with the latest content. Follow Woodstock City Church:  YouTube Instagram Twitter Facebook Website See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Being grateful for someone is an emotion we can all relate to. But gratitude is not just an attitude, it's something that needs to be expressed. Subscribe to stay updated with the latest content. Follow Woodstock City Church:  YouTube Instagram Twitter Facebook Website See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Last week we focused on not giving in to the temptations of this world to rectify the struggle we face in this world. What should we do in light of not giving in? We can run away from temptations, but can we run to? Subscribe to stay updated with the latest content. Follow Woodstock City Church:  YouTube Instagram Twitter Facebook Website See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.