top of page
Elizabeth Woodson
Articles
We hope the articles below equip you to grow spiritually and help you apply your faith to the everyday seasons and moments of life.
Before the Miracle: Why Jesus' Compassion for the 4,000 Matters More Than You Think
There’s so much beauty in revisiting the stories you’ve read many times before. Recently, I re-read the story of Jesus feeding the 4,000—an incredible moment in Scripture of God’s miraculous power on display. There is a detail about this story present in both Matthew 15 and Mark 8 that I missed in the past. “Jesus called his disciples and said, ‘I have compassion on the crowd, because they’ve already stayed with me three days and have nothing to eat. I don’t want to send them
Leading Across Generations
Have you ever hosted a meal for a large group of people? If so, you likely planned a main menu then added modifications to accommodate the dietary needs and preferences of your guests. As host or chef, you need to be aware of allergies, dietary restrictions, and even customs to make sure everyone enjoys the meal. Leading across generations in ministry settings can be the same way. Leaders should always be in tune with the differences at hand to ensure that each generation
The Surprising Truth About Sodom and Gomorrah: A Warning for Today's Church
Have you ever considered the Bible stories we teach to be “children’s stories”? I didn’t grow up in church, but when I accepted Christ as a teenager, I quickly began serving in children’s church. It became a really great way for me to learn the stories in the Bible because I was learning about who God is alongside these kids. I was shocked to learn that the destruction of Sodom and Gomorrah was in our children’s curriculum—to me, that seemed like more of a source of nightmare
Modeling Christlikeness: The Heart of Discipleship
“What you have learned and received and heard and seen in me—practice these things, and the God of peace will be with you.” Philippians 4:9 (ESV) Living “life-on-life” is a central aspect of discipleship where Christians lead others to grow in their relationships with God. It is a modeling cycle which surpasses providing the transfer of information but leads to demonstration of how to walk obediently in Christ and respond to life’s circumstances. “Teaching others cannot be
Small Group Discipleship Toolkit
Have you ever planned a road trip without using a map or a GPS? It is possible, albeit challenging. You can drive in the general direction you need to go and follow enough signs identifying large cities along the route. You could even rely on your memory and wing it. In both cases, I’m sure you’d have a high percentage of getting to your destination—however, it’s not guaranteed, and you’ll most likely encounter a delay or two, and an unnecessary detour. That can be exactly w
Prepared For The Unexpected: The Hidden Power of Spiritual Habits
Some of the most important spiritual work happens when no one’s watching. Not on stages or in group settings, but early in the morning— in kitchens, living rooms, or during our commute to work. As someone called to write, speak, and build up other disciples in the Body of Christ, I have learned that spiritual habits are non-negotiable in our walk with the Lord. These habits help us place our minds, temperaments, and bodies before God as we seek the grace of his transformation
"We will not accidentally grow in our faith. We have to be intentional about our spiritual growth."
- Elizabeth
bottom of page