Morning Moments With Jesus PODCAST

Six Years of Purpose This month marks six years of This Is The Life Podcast. As I reflect on this journey, one verse continually comes to mind: “I love them that love me; and those that seek me early shall find me.” — Proverbs 8:17 While this verse certainly speaks of seeking the Lord early in the day, it also reminds us of the importance of seeking Him early in every season of life, before the distractions, disappointments, and demands of the world begin pulling us in different directions. Over the past six years, this podcast has never been about simply filling time with devotionals, songs, or conversations. The heart behind it has always been much deeper. It has been an invitation to seek God, to discover His purpose, and to embrace the life He has given us.

The Fingerprints of God – Part 4 The Hand That Leads Us Home John 14:2-3 “In my Father's house are many mansions: if it were not so, I would have told you. I go to prepare a place for you. And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again, and receive you unto myself; that where I am, there ye may be also.” Throughout this series, we have explored the fingerprints of God through His hands. We have seen the hand that guides us, the hand that provides for us, and the hand that protects us through life's storms. Today, we come to the final and greatest reminder of all, the hand that leads us home. Song: “The Hands That Hold Me” - Written and Composed By: Eddie B. Woodard Copyright 2026 - All Rights Reserved

The Fingerprints of God – Part 3 The Hand That Provides For Us Philippians 4:19 “But my God shall supply all your need according to his riches in glory by Christ Jesus.” When we think about God's provision, our minds often go straight to finances. Or some other material possession. While God certainly provides for our material needs, His provision reaches much deeper than that. The fingerprints of God can be found everywhere we look when we begin to recognize all the ways He cares for His children.

The Fingerprints of God – Part 2 The Hand That Guides Us Supporting Scripture Isaiah 48:17 “Thus saith the LORD, thy Redeemer, the Holy One of Israel; I am the LORD thy God which teacheth thee to profit, which leadeth thee by the way that thou shouldest go.” When we think about the fingerprints of God on our lives, one of the greatest places we see them is in His guidance. God never intended for us to wander through life alone. From the very beginning, He has been leading, directing, and gently drawing people toward Himself. In fact, the first and most important way God guides us is toward salvation.

The Fingerprints of God – Day 1 The Hand That Created Us Scripture Isaiah 64:8 “But now, O LORD, thou art our father; we are the clay, and thou our potter; and we all are the work of thy hand.” There is something unique about a fingerprint. No two people have ever shared the exact same fingerprint. It is one of the many reminders that God never creates duplicates. Every life is a unique work of His hands. When we look at the world around us, we can see the fingerprints of God everywhere. We see them in the mountains, the oceans, the stars, and the changing seasons. Yet perhaps the greatest evidence of His handiwork is found when we look in the mirror. We are not accidents. We are not products of chance. We are the intentional creation of a loving God.

HELPING OTHERS TO TRUST GOD One of the greatest blessings in the Christian life is not only learning to trust the Lord with our own burdens, but helping others discover how to do the same. Many people carry heavy hearts. They wrestle with worries, regrets, fears about the future, and questions they cannot answer. Often they are not sure how to give those things to God. They have heard the words before — “Trust the Lord,” or “Give it to God” — but no one has ever really shown them what that looks like in everyday life. Scripture reminds us that helping others find that place of surrender is part of our calling. Galatians 6:2 “Bear ye one another's burdens, and so fulfil the law of Christ.” When we walk beside someone who is struggling, we are not meant to simply offer advice. We help carry the weight by pointing them toward the One who can truly lift it. Sometimes the most powerful way to teach this is by quietly sharing how the Lord has helped us turn our own cares over to Him. Intro Music By: Mike Outland

UNTAPPED POTENTIAL Ephesians 2:10 “For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus unto good works, which God hath before ordained that we should walk in them.” One of the saddest thoughts is that many people leave this earth without ever discovering what God placed inside of them. They lived, worked, raised families, and carried on with daily life, yet never fully stepped into the purpose, gifts, and calling that God had prepared for them. The Lord did not create any of us by accident. Ephesians 2:10 tells us that we are His workmanship. The word workmanship carries the idea of something carefully crafted and intentionally designed. God has placed unique abilities, spiritual gifts, experiences, and opportunities within each of us. He has already prepared good works for us to walk in. The question is not whether God has a purpose for your lives. The question is whether you will pursue it.

The Sound Of Home John 10:27 “My sheep hear my voice, and I know them, and they follow me.” To Me There is something special about the sounds of home. Long before we see the house, we often recognize the sounds that belong there. It may be the creak of a familiar porch swing, or the laughter of family gathered in the next room, the birds outside the window singing a familiar tune, or the voice of someone we love calling our name. Those sounds bring comfort because they are familiar. They remind us where we belong. I am the sixth generation to live on the farm my wife and I call home. I am never at a loss for memories and sounds that take me back to my childhood. As believers, there should also be a spiritual sound that becomes just as familiar to us, it's the voice of our Shepherd.

The Way You Walk Galatians 5:25 “If we live in the Spirit, let us also walk in the Spirit.” Have you ever noticed how much you can learn about a person just by watching them walk? Some people have a walk that reminds you of their father or mother. You can see the family resemblance, not just in their face, but in the way they carry themselves. Others may have a walk that reveals an old injury. A limp, a favoring of one side, or a slower pace tells a story of something they have experienced. Without saying a word, their walk reveals something about who they are, where they have been, and what has influenced their journey. The same is true spiritually. Our spiritual walk tells a story. It reveals who we spend time with, what we believe, and what influences our daily decisions. It shows whether we are walking in fear or faith, pride or humility, worry or trust. Long before we ever speak, the direction of our life often reveals the condition of our heart.

Follow The Journey Psalm 16:11 “Thou wilt shew me the path of life: in thy presence is fulness of joy; at thy right hand there are pleasures for evermore.” God reminds us that Life is a journey, and every journey has a destination. Too often we spend our days wondering what might go wrong down the road, always preparing for the unexpected, while God invites us to look ahead with faith and expectation. Psalm 16:11 reminds us that the Lord not only shows us the path of life, but He also reveals what awaits those who walk with Him. David speaks of fulness of joy and pleasures for evermore.

BEFORE THE DAY BEGINS - PT. 5 A Time of Praise Psalm 100:4 “Enter into his gates with thanksgiving, and into his courts with praise: be thankful unto him, and bless his name.” As we come to the end of our morning devotion time this week, there is one final step that is often overlooked but it's incredibly important: Praise. Many of us begin our prayer and devotion time by bringing our burdens, concerns, needs, and requests before the Lord. There is certainly nothing wrong with that. God invites us to cast our cares upon Him because He cares for us. But if we are not careful, we can spend all of our time focused on our problems and leave without ever focusing on His greatness. The final thoughts of our devotion time should not be centered on what is wrong in our lives, but on what is right about God. SONG: “This Song of Praise” Written and Composed By: Eddie B. Woodard Copyright 2026 - All Rights Reserved

Receiving Instructions Once the heart is guarded and the mind is cleared through God's presence and His Word, something beautiful begins to happen, the Lord is able to speak direction into our lives. Many times we ask God for guidance while our heart is distracted or filled with things that hinder us, and our thoughts are overwhelmed and out of focus. But when we quiet ourselves before Him, we create room to hear what He is trying to say. God never desires to be silent toward His children. Psalm 32:8 “I will instruct thee and teach thee in the way which thou shalt go: I will guide thee with mine eye.”

Time To Refocus Your Mind Isaiah 26:3 “Thou wilt keep him in perfect peace, whose mind is stayed on thee: because he trusteth in thee.” Let's face it, we live in a noisy world. Every day our minds are pulled in a so many different directions by worries, responsibilities, opinions , and endless thoughts that never seem to slow down, and seldom seem to amount to very much. Do you ever wake up tired before the day even begins because your mind never truly rested the night before. That is why refocusing the mind is so important for a Believer.

Guarding Your Heart Proverbs 4:23 “Keep thy heart with all diligence; for out of it are the issues of life.” Before another day begins, one of the most important things we can do is examine the condition of our hearts. Most people focus on schedules, responsibilities, and constant outward preparation, but Scripture reminds us that the real direction of our life flows from the inside out. The heart influences far more than emotions. It affects our attitude, our motives, our reactions, our words, and even the way we see other people. For instance, a frustrated heart can turn a small inconvenience into a bad day. A bitter heart can rob you of peace before the morning even starts. And a prideful heart can make it difficult to teach you the lessons necessary for that day, while a fearful heart can cause us to hesitate when God is trying to lead you into the next phase of your life.

Before The Day Begins Part. 1 Day 1 — Give God The First Part Of Your Day Psalm 5:3 “My voice shalt thou hear in the morning, O LORD; in the morning will I direct my prayer unto thee, and will look up.” There is something powerful about beginning the day by looking upward before you start looking outward. Before the noise of the world fills your mind, before responsibilities begin pulling at your attention, and before worries try to settle into our hearts, we just need a quiet moment with the Lord.

Before Another Week Begins “Come unto me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.” — Matthew 11:28 As week come to the end of this week, let's take time to stop and think for a moment. There are some weeks that leave us feeling accomplished productive and thankful. Other weeks leave us tired mentally, emotionally, physically, and spiritually. Sometimes we carry things all week long that nobody else ever sees. Quiet burdens. Silent worries. Unanswered prayers. Battles in the mind. Concerns about family. Questions about the future. And before we know it, another week is standing at the door waiting to begin. I want you to know this morning that God sees you. He sees the week that you have had, but He also wants you to know that you made it through all of it.

THE UNKNOWN OBSTACLE Romans 14:13 “Let us not therefore judge one another any more: but judge this rather, that no man put a stumblingblock or an occasion to fall in his brother's way.” Most of us think of a stumblingblock as something obvious like sinful behavior, a bad attitude, or a poor testimony before others. And certainly those things matter. But the word “stumblingblock” carries a much broader meaning. It can mean a barrier, hurdle, obstacle, or hindrance. Sometimes the greatest obstacle in another person's life is not something we are doing wrong… but something we refuse to do right.

SHARPENING SOMEONE'S LIFE Proverbs 27:17 “Iron sharpeneth iron; so a man sharpeneth the countenance of his friend.” Have you ever had moments in life when a single conversation changed the entire direction of your life or maybe someone else's day. A kind word, a reminder of God's truth, a quiet prayer, or simply listening to someone with compassion can become the very thing God uses to strengthen them. Proverbs 27:17 reminds us this morning that none of us were ever meant to walk through life alone. God often uses people to help shape, strengthen, and encourage one another.

What The Bible Has Done For Me 2 Timothy 3:16-17 “All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness: That the man of God may be perfect, throughly furnished unto all good works.” There are many reasons I believe the Bible is truly the Word of God, but the greatest evidence has always been what it has personally done in my own life. The Bible is not just a collection of pages, stories, or historical writings to me. It is alive. It speaks when I need direction. It comforts when I feel broken. It corrects when I begin to drift. Over the years, I have watched the Word of God do things inside my heart that nothing else could ever do. The Bible has a way of reaching places inside of us that no person can fully reach. It has guided me through fear, confusion, disappointment, joy, and restoration. There have been mornings when one verse carried me through an entire day, and seasons when God used His Word to completely change the direction of my life.

Day by day I now can see, There's so much peace in Living Free. Not bound by who I used to be, Just grace and truth surrounding me. Each breath a gift, each step a key, To all that comes with Living Free. SONG: LIVING FREE - Written and Composed By - Eddie B. Woodard Copyright 2026 - All Rights Reserved

WHEN WE LOSE CONTROL One of the hardest things for us to do is let go of control. We want answers. We want direction. We want to know how things are going to turn out before we ever take the next step. But life has a way of bringing us into seasons where we realize we were never truly in control to begin with. Sometimes it happens through loss. Sometimes through fear, sickness, disappointment, or simply watching things unfold that we cannot fix ourselves. Those moments can leave us feeling helpless and overwhelmed. But many times, those very places become the moments where God reminds us to place everything back into His hands. Proverbs 3:5-6 says: “Trust in the LORD with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding. In all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct thy paths.” We know it well but notice the verse does not say we will always understand the path. It just says He will direct our path. There is a difference. We often want explanations while God simply asks for us to trust. Our Faith grows when we continue moving forward even when we cannot see the whole road ahead.

Finally Home Luke 15:24 “For this my son was dead, and is alive again; he was lost, and is found. And they began to be merry.” A few years ago while studying Luke 15, I wondered what the prodigal son must have felt the morning after he returned home. The celebration was over. The music had faded into the quiet of the night. The robe still rested on his shoulders, and somewhere nearby sat the sandals his father had placed on his feet only hours before. Everything had changed so quickly. Just days earlier, he had been broken, hungry, ashamed, and wondering if he would ever be able to return at all.

When Grace Is Enough 2 Corinthians 12:8-10 8 For this thing I besought the Lord thrice, that it might depart from me. 9 And he said unto me, My grace is sufficient for thee: for my strength is made perfect in weakness. Most gladly therefore will I rather glory in my infirmities, that the power of Christ may rest upon me. 10 Therefore I take pleasure in infirmities, in reproaches, in necessities, in persecutions, in distresses for Christ's sake: for when I am weak, then am I strong. There are seasons in life when we pray with all our heart for God to remove something. A burden. A struggle. A painful situation. We ask Him again and again, believing surely this will be the moment the door opens and the weight finally lifts. Paul understood that feeling. He said, “For this thing I besought the Lord thrice…” In other words, he earnestly asked God multiple times to take away what was troubling him. But instead of removing it, God answered him with something deeper: “My grace is sufficient for thee.”

The Reason You Survived 2 Corinthians 1:3-4 “Blessed be God, even the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of mercies, and the God of all comfort; Who comforteth us in all our tribulation, that we may be able to comfort them which are in any trouble…” There are moments in life when we look back and honestly wonder how we made it through some things. Seasons where the weight felt so heavy, the nights were long, and the road seemed so uncertain. Times when it felt like everything around you was about to collapse, yet somehow… God carried you through it.

What's Next For Me – Part 5 “Live Like You're Restored” Galatians 5:25 “If we live in the Spirit, let us also walk in the Spirit.” As we come to the final part of this series, maybe the biggest lesson we've learned is this: God never restores us just so we can go back to living the same way we always have. He restores us so we can live differently.

WHAT'S NEXT FOR ME – Part 4 “Guarding What God Restored” One of the most important lessons we learn in our walk with the the Lord is this: Not everything that is restored automatically stays strong. Some things must be guarded. The someone returns they find mercy, restoration, identity, and peace again. But there always comes a season where they must learn how to protect what God has rebuilt inside them. Because the enemy will always try to pull you back toward the very things God delivered you from. That's why Proverbs says, Proverbs 4:23 “Keep thy heart with all diligence; for out of it are the issues of life.”

WHAT'S NEXT FOR ME – Part 3 “Embrace Your Identity” One of the hardest things for many people to do after returning to the Lord is learning to stop seeing yourself through the eyes of your past. Many people come home to God, they're able to remain faithful, but still carry the mindset of the far country or the life they left behind. But if you still see yourself like that then you really haven't left it all the way behind. Many still see failure before they see grace. Still see shame before they see mercy. Still define themselves by who they were instead of by who God says they are now. That's why this next step matters so much: Today the Lord says it's time you Embrace your identity.

WHAT'S NEXT FOR ME – Part 2 “The Voice Inside” John 10:27 “My sheep hear my voice, and I know them, and they follow me:” After you've made your way back home and you've started learning to stay, something begins to happen on the inside. It may not be loud. It may not be sudden. But it is very real. You begin to recognize a different voice. The voices up to this point have been trying to lead you astray, further from the Father, further from your calling, your purpose. That is why I am always teaching, preaching, and studying to understand more about the importance of “Position”. This Voice I speak of isn't necessarily an audible sound, not something that draws attention to itself, but it's a quiet, faithful leading within your heart.

WHAT'S NEXT FOR ME – Part 1 “Learning To Stay” Last week the Lord spoke to us about coming back to him. That moment when everything starts to become clear again. When grace meets you right where you are… when you feel the weight of life begin to lift and the peace return. But after the return, a question starts to settle in: “What's next for me?” The answer is simple—but not always easy: John 15:4 “Abide in me, and I in you. As the branch cannot bear fruit of itself, except it abide in the vine; no more can ye, except ye abide in me.” The first step in returning is Learning to stay.

RETURNING HOME – Part 4 “There Will Be A Celebration” Luke 15:22-23 “But the father said to his servants, Bring forth the best robe, and put it on him; and put a ring on his hand, and shoes on his feet: And bring hither the fatted calf, and kill it; and let us eat, and be merry:” By the time the son made his way back home, he had already prepared himself for less. Less position. Less privilege. Less identity. In his mind, he wasn't coming back as a son—just a servant hoping for mercy. But the father had something entirely different in mind. Before the son could get used to shame and regret, the father called for a robe. Not just any robe, the best one. Before he could hang his head in failure, a ring was placed on his hand, this restored identity.

RETURNING HOME – Part 3 “You Will Face Resistance” Luke 15:25-28 25 Now his elder son was in the field: and as he came and drew nigh to the house, he heard musick and dancing. 26 And he called one of the servants, and asked what these things meant. 27 And he said unto him, Thy brother is come; and thy father hath killed the fatted calf, because he hath received him safe and sound. 28 And he was angry, and would not go in: therefore came his father out, and intreated him. When we think about “coming home,” we often picture peace, relief, and restoration—and rightly so. But tucked inside this story is a truth we don't always expect: Not everyone will celebrate your return. The younger son came home broken, humbled, and ready to be restored. The father ran to him, embraced him, and rejoiced. But while there was music and dancing in the house… there was resistance in the field.

RETURNING HOME – Part 2 “Some Things Will Never Be The Same” Luke 15:17 “And when he came to himself, he said, How many hired servants of my father's have bread enough and to spare, and I perish with hunger!” There's a turning point in this story that doesn't get much attention, but it sure gets deep, that is the fact that “ he came to himself.” That moment didn't just change his direction… it changed him. It had to be his choice. There may have been some who tried to convince him to just go home, stop spending so much, they are not really your friends, they are just using you… But the only way to really Return Home, (and by that I mean return to the Lord), is to get to this point. The point where you realize your current position is because of the decisions you made. The son that left home and the son that started back home was not the same person.

RETURNING HOME – Part 1 “Some Things Will Never Change” Luke 15:17-20 There comes a moment in a person's life when the chaos of our choices settles down just enough for truth to be heard again. In Luke 15, the prodigal son had reached such a moment, Luke 15:17-20 17 And when he came to himself, he said, How many hired servants of my father's have bread enough and to spare, and I perish with hunger! 18 I will arise and go to my father, and will say unto him, Father, I have sinned against heaven, and before thee, 19 And am no more worthy to be called thy son: make me as one of thy hired servants. 20 And he arose, and came to his father. But when he was yet a great way off, his father saw him, and had compassion, and ran, and fell on his neck, and kissed him. “when he came to himself.” That's phrase is so powerful because it reminds us that running from God will always take us away from who we are really meant to be, but returning to Him not only brings us back to God, but also brings us back to ourselves.

A Legacy That Lives On 2 Timothy 1:5 “When I call to remembrance the unfeigned faith that is in thee, which dwelt first in thy grandmother Lois, and thy mother Eunice; and I am persuaded that in thee also.” To me, there's something very powerful about memories. Not just recalling moments, but truly feeling the emotion of where you came from, who poured their lives into you, who prayed over you, and believed in you before you even understood what belief really meant. Paul looked at Timothy and didn't just see a young man trying to walk in faith. He saw a legacy. He saw a grandmother… a mother… voices and examples that had been planted long before Timothy ever stepped into his calling. That faith didn't start with Timothy—it flowed into him. And if we're honest, the same is true for all of us.

THE PATTERNS OF YOUR LIFE Proverbs 4:25-26 “Let thine eyes look right on, and let thine eyelids look straight before thee. Ponder the path of thy feet, and let all thy ways be established.” These verse this morning reminds us that the direction of our life is often determined by the what we choose to focus on. Where our eyes settle… our mind begins to follow. And where our mind goes… our steps are not far behind. The Psalmist says, “Let thine eyes look right on.” That speaks to me of intentional focus. Not distracted, Not wandering, not random, and not constantly pulled to the left or right by every passing thought, emotion, or circumstance. A steady gaze is highlighted here, a choice to look forward, to stay centered on what truly matters.

The Vision Moving Forward – This Is The Life Podcast As we approach six years of This Is The Life Podcast this coming June, it still feels a lot like sitting on that front porch, looking back at where the Lord has brought us from, and quietly listening for where He's leading us next. What started as a simple step of faith has become something far greater than we could have ever planned. And yet, it still carries that same purpose. A place of peace, reflection, and drawing closer to Jesus Christ. The vision moving forward is not as much about becoming Larger, as it is about becoming more impactful. SONG: THIS IS THE LIFE - Written and Composed By: Eddie B. Woodard Copyright 2025 All Rights Reserved

Every Open Door God has a way of opening doors at just the right time. Not our time, but His. And when He does, it is not by accident or coincidence. It is intentional, prepared, and placed right where you are at the moment. The key is learning to recognize when that open door is from the Lord and not a distraction trying to pull you away from your purpose. Now there are seasons in all of our lives when it feels like nothing is moving, it seems like you're just waiting, praying, and wondering when something will change. Then, almost overnight, a door opens, and if you're not paying attention, you might miss it or mistake it for something else. Revelation Revelation 3:8 “I know thy works: behold, I have set before thee an open door, and no man can shut it: for thou hast a little strength, and hast kept my word, and hast not denied my name.” Intro Music By: Mike Outland

Understanding Your Identity Pt. 2 John 13:34–35 “A new commandment I give unto you, That ye love one another; as I have loved you, that ye also love one another. By this shall all men know that ye are my disciples, if ye have love one to another.” There is defining moment here when Jesus said these words. He did not say the world would know we belong to Him by our titles, our talents, our knowledge, how much we Praise , pray, or even by how loud we can speak about our faith. He said they would know we belong to Him by our love for each other. In Heaven, our identity is forever settled by the presence of the Holy Spirit. We are sealed, marked, and claimed as His own. But here on this earth, what people often see first is not the invisible seal of the Spirit, but the visible fruit of His work in our lives. Intro Music By: Mike Outland

YOUR TRUE IDENTITY Romans 8:16–18 “The Spirit itself beareth witness with our spirit, that we are the children of God: And if children, then heirs; heirs of God, and joint-heirs with Christ; if so be that we suffer with him, that we may be also glorified together. For I reckon that the sufferings of this present time are not worthy to be compared with the glory which shall be revealed in us.” There's something deeply reassuring about belonging to God. We all want to know where we come from, where we're going, and who we truly are. In Romans 8, Paul gives us one of the most powerful reminders of our spiritual identity and our future: we are not just God's creation, we are His children. Intro Music By: Mike Outland

When the Heart Agrees We talked last week about Romans 8:28 and how God is working in the middle of our pain, confusion, heartache, and even our failures. God showed us that even the hard places of life are never wasted in His hands. Every wrong turn can become wisdom. Every valley can grow strength. Every scar can become a testimony that helps someone else keep from falling in the same area of life. That verse reminds us that God is always working things together for good. But the more I pondered on that promise, the more I realize verse 28 does not stand alone. There is no “all things work together for good” without first understanding what happens in verse 27. Romans 8:27 says, “And he that searcheth the hearts knoweth what is the mind of the Spirit, because he maketh intercession for the saints according to the will of God.” That verse brings us back to the heart. Before God ever works in the circumstances around us, He is first working on something within us. Intro Music By: Mike Outland

All Things Working Together Romans 8:28 says, “And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to his purpose.” There are some seasons in life that do not make sense while we are living through them. Some days feel like the road turns without warning to a place we never wanted to be. We begin to question things, our minds wrestle with confusion, and we wonder why things had to unfold the way they did. Yet this verse reminds us that even when we cannot understand what God is doing, He is still working for our good. Intro Music By: Mike Outland

John 14:1–3 Let not your heart be troubled: ye believe in God, believe also in me. In my Father's house are many mansions: if it were not so, I would have told you. I go to prepare a place for you. And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again, and receive you unto myself; that where I am, there ye may be also. The Word of God is full of promises and one of the most comforting is found in John 14. What stands out to me in these three verses is how many times Jesus says “I.” Not in pride, but in promise. Every “I” is a reminder that our peace is not resting on what we can do for Jesus, but what He has done and is doing for us. Intro Music By: Mike Outland

THE LIGHT THAT SHINES THROUGH YOU Matthew 5:16 “Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father which is in heaven.” It always seems to amaze me the way a simple life can still shine bright. Out here in what I call our Tennessee way of living, folks may not always remember every word you say, but they'll remember how you carried yourself, how you treated people, and what kind of spirit follows you into a room. Jesus said to let your light shine, but notice He did not say shine so folks will praise you. He said let them see your good works so they will glorify your Father in heaven. The Light that reflects our deeds in life is meant to shine through us, not on us. Intro Music By: Mike Outland

More Than Enough Grace Have you ever had days that seem to begin with a heaviness you can't quite explain. It may not be one big thing at all. Sometimes it's just the weight of several little things that settled on your heart and mind over time. Maybe it's a burden for your family, or maybe it's simply a tiredness that no amount of sleep can help. There are mornings when your feet hit the floor, and before the day has even fully begun, your mind is already trying to solve things that only God can handle. We all know what it feels like when we get ahead of grace, when the mind starts running miles down a road we were never meant to be on in the first place. Intro Music By: Mike Outland

GUIDED BY HIS WHISPER Proverbs 3:5-6 “Trust in the Lord with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding. In all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct thy paths.” There's something special about the quiet after the silence. It's that moment when your heart has settled down, your thoughts quit racing, and you can just feel the Lord nearby. Sometimes it comes early in the morning, sitting on the porch with a cup of coffee, watching the sunlight ease its way across the trees and fields. The world is still waking up, and in that stillness, it feels like God gently lays the next step on your heart. Intro Music By: Mike Outland SONG: “WHISPERS” Written and Composed By: Eddie B. Woodard Copyright 2026 All Rights Reserved

From the Rugged Cross to the Empty Tomb “But God commendeth his love toward us, in that, while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us.” — Romans 5:8 There's something sacred about the days between Good Friday and Easter Sunday. It's a quiet kind of holy—the kind that whispers deep into your soul, reminding you of both the weight of the cross and the wonder of the resurrection. MUSIC Composed By: Mike Outland

UNLESS GOD GOES WITH ME Exodus 33:15 reminds us that true direction, peace, and purpose are found only in God's presence. When Moses declared, “If thy presence go not with me, carry us not up hence,” he acknowledged a powerful truth: progress without God is empty. This verse speaks to every believer who desires to walk in obedience rather than self-reliance. It teaches that success, movement, and even good intentions mean nothing if God is not leading the way. Exodus 33:15 calls us to pause, seek God's presence, and refuse to move forward unless He goes with us. In a world driven by speed and ambition, this scripture anchors the heart in surrender, trust, and spiritual dependence—choosing God's presence over every opportunity, plan, or promise. Intro Music By: Mike Outland

WHAT ABOUT TODAY James 4:13-15 13 Go to now, ye that say, To day or to morrow we will go into such a city, and continue there a year, and buy and sell, and get gain: 14 Whereas ye know not what shall be on the morrow. For what is your life? It is even a vapour, that appeareth for a little time, and then vanisheth away. 15 For that ye ought to say, If the Lord will, we shall live, and do this, or that. Intro Music By: Mike Outland

Psalm 118:24 “This is the day which the LORD hath made; we will rejoice and be glad in it.” For me there is something sacred about a new day from the view of the front porch. Before the day gets busy, before the phone rings, before the demands of life begin to pull at our thoughts, there is that quiet moment when the world seems to hold its breath for just a few moments. The morning air feels fresh, the birds begin their songs of Praise, and the first rays of sunlight start to shine through the trees. From the porch, it feels as though God Himself is turning the page to a brand-new chapter. I imagine that just maybe this was the beauty behind Psalm 118:24. It's not just in the promise of a day, but in the gift of this day. Intro Music By: Mike Outland