Hello. My name is A.J. Wood, and I am a follower of Jesus Christ. If my introduction reminds you of something you might here at an AA meeting it’s because that’s the stigma I held as a Christian for the longest time. This view wasn’t something that people had thrust upon me, but rather a [...]
Top 4 Ways Christians Can Unleash People’s Expectations
August 30, 2009 By 3 Comments
Today at Abundant Life Church, our Student Pastor, Donnie Culpepper, asked parents to release their expectations on their children so that God could unleash the potential of this next generation. The statement about expectations really took hold of me because throughout this past month the message has been about saving our city. Pastor Hennigan challenged [...]
Christmas Lights, Inspiration & Poop
December 22, 2008 By 2 Comments
Hey, thanks for stopping in. It’s late evening on Sunday night, and I’m making a go at trying to post regularly again. This morning the Wood clan was a bit tired, cranky or otherwise engaged, so a personal appearance at church didn’t happen. Thank goodness for the Big God Podcast, ALC‘s live church broadcast. Great [...]
Ye of Little Faith
December 14, 2008 By Leave a Comment
Greetings dear readers. The holiday season is upon us, and I hope this post finds you in good company & happy times. As much as I want to flush out a new design for the blog, part of my journey towards life improvements (health & office for late arrivals), includes getting back to regular blog [...]
Signs… everywhere there are signs
July 17, 2008 By 2 Comments
(Click the image above to open full size) The above cartoon from Sinfest seemed appropriate this morning. All too often I find myself asking the Lord for direction, but the communication seems a bit one sided. As a business owner, older-than-average-college-student, husband, new father, it would be nice to clearly see the path God wants [...]
My First Father’s Day
June 15, 2008 By 1 Comment
BEST. DAY. EVER. Nothing can prepare you for parenthood. Not great parents, or bad parents, a lifetime of experience or a generation of knowledge, every parent has to figure it out on their own. My daughter Sydney will be three months old next week. Sometimes I think if I blink her whole life will pass [...]
Christian Stereotypes
June 11, 2008 By 2 Comments
It’s hard not to stereotype isn’t it? Depending on your background, experiences, influences, etc., at some point in your life you’ll make a statement or do something that stereotypes another person or group. In the right context stereotypes can be funny. The best comedians make the audience see themselves in such stereotypes. Today, I want [...]
Church – Should I Stay or Should I Go?
June 8, 2008 By 4 Comments
“BIG THANKS to every ALC Lifer that shows up every week. (I think I also mentioned today that people who showed up for church today “wanted to” and people who didn’t show up…”didn’t want to”! Your life has been changed by that comment, admit it.)” Pastor Jeff Hennigan, Abundant Life Church, Plano TX. I have [...]
