Author Archives: Todd Wood
Daddy-Daughter Take on Reed’s Dairy
You have heard the motto, “Go West, young man, go West”. For the citizens of Idaho Falls, a treasure of milk and cream awaits you as you travel on Broadway to the western edge of the city. Reed’s Dairy has … Continue reading
Shepherding God’s Flock
Title – Shepherding God’s Flock: Biblical Leadership in the New Testament and Beyond Editors – Benjamin L. Merkle and Thomas R. Schreiner Publisher – Grand Rapids: Kregel, 2014 The following eleven men contributed chapters to this book: James M. Hamilton … Continue reading
Broken-Down House
Title – Broken-Down House: Living Productively in a World Gone Bad Author – Paul David Tripp Publisher – Wapwallopen: Shepherd Press (facebook), 2009 You ought to read this book. Paul Tripp explores beyond your pious facades and intersects deeply with the … Continue reading
Searching for a Shepherd
Title – Searching for a Shepherd (revised 2011) Author – Steve D. Spacek Ministry – Help Ministries Steve has written “A Pulpit or Search Committee’s Handbook”. The handbook contains five sections: the presuppositions, the preparation, the procedure, the postscript, and … Continue reading
Well-Intentioned Dragons
Title – Well-Intentioned Dragons: Ministering to Problem People in the Church Author – Marshall Shelley Publisher – Minneapolis: Bethany House Publishers, 1994 edition In this book, Marshall shares many stories on conflicts that pastors may have with fellow elders or … Continue reading
A green, olive tree
Today’s read in The NKJV Daily Bible: But I am like a green olive tree in the house of God; I trust in the mercy of God forever and ever – Psalm 52:8.
Zephaniah 2
Zephaniah 2 Observation Questions How is the nation described? (verse 1) How many times do you see the day of the LORD? What is the imperative used 3x in verse 3? Who are the nations being judged? Why are they … Continue reading
Zephaniah 1
Zephaniah 1 Observation Read through the chapter in different translations. Read through the chapter in your preferred translation several times. Highlight the phrase where “day” is used. How many times do you see the LORD’s name (YHWH)? Mark the places. … Continue reading
Rooted
My youngest boy planted this during the Earth Day celebration in Idaho Falls. This reminds me of what was pointed out to me by a Christian brother in a downtown coffee shop, yesterday. As you therefore have received Christ Jesus … Continue reading
From Judaism and Law to Christ and Grace
Title – From Judaism and Law to Christ and Grace Author – Arthur U. Michelson Publisher – Los Angeles: The Jewish Hope Publishing House, 1934 This is a fascinating window into early Jewish evangelism in America before World War II … Continue reading
Providence Downtown - Roots by the River 