Rev. Phil Woodson
@philwoodson.bsky.social
“Strength for today and bright hope for tomorrow.” Church, education, parenting, music, politics, and people. #umc #beumc from #Charlottesville to #DC to #KC #Kansas
“It is a superb piece of theological writing - historically grounded, textually attentive, and theologically insightful… articulated with impressive clarity and depth.”
Just some feedback I received recently…
#feelsgoodtowritegood
#celebrating
#smallvictories
Just some feedback I received recently…
#feelsgoodtowritegood
#celebrating
#smallvictories
November 20, 2025 at 2:15 AM
“It is a superb piece of theological writing - historically grounded, textually attentive, and theologically insightful… articulated with impressive clarity and depth.”
Just some feedback I received recently…
#feelsgoodtowritegood
#celebrating
#smallvictories
Just some feedback I received recently…
#feelsgoodtowritegood
#celebrating
#smallvictories
Don’t just focus on all of the bad news. Look at how so many people are showing up to provide assistance and help protect the vulnerable. In every part of the country, there are good people doing good things.
November 18, 2025 at 1:10 PM
Don’t just focus on all of the bad news. Look at how so many people are showing up to provide assistance and help protect the vulnerable. In every part of the country, there are good people doing good things.
“Let us love not in word or speech but in truth and action.”
1 John 3:18
1 John 3:18
November 17, 2025 at 1:36 PM
“Let us love not in word or speech but in truth and action.”
1 John 3:18
1 John 3:18
Up at 2 am for no reason.
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November 17, 2025 at 9:03 AM
Up at 2 am for no reason.
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I need Ken Burns to explain all this UVA drama to me.
November 16, 2025 at 7:02 PM
I need Ken Burns to explain all this UVA drama to me.
The prophets are clear that God judges rulers and institutions not simply by whether they can claim the law on their side, but by whether they act justly, tell the truth, and protect the vulnerable.
November 15, 2025 at 12:59 AM
The prophets are clear that God judges rulers and institutions not simply by whether they can claim the law on their side, but by whether they act justly, tell the truth, and protect the vulnerable.
Just a quick video of a puppy chasing his tail. You’re welcome.
November 4, 2025 at 1:06 PM
Just a quick video of a puppy chasing his tail. You’re welcome.
Lord, have mercy.
November 3, 2025 at 8:35 PM
Lord, have mercy.
If you repeatedly argue and engage in bad faith, people will rightfully conclude that your faith is bad.
November 3, 2025 at 2:09 PM
If you repeatedly argue and engage in bad faith, people will rightfully conclude that your faith is bad.
There is a deep spiritual cost of living by fear rather than faith - of trusting in the power to destroy instead of the power to heal.
Every dollar spent on nuclear weapons is a dollar withheld from the hungry. Every missile tested is a signal that we still believe violence will keep us safe.
Every dollar spent on nuclear weapons is a dollar withheld from the hungry. Every missile tested is a signal that we still believe violence will keep us safe.
October 30, 2025 at 4:56 PM
There is a deep spiritual cost of living by fear rather than faith - of trusting in the power to destroy instead of the power to heal.
Every dollar spent on nuclear weapons is a dollar withheld from the hungry. Every missile tested is a signal that we still believe violence will keep us safe.
Every dollar spent on nuclear weapons is a dollar withheld from the hungry. Every missile tested is a signal that we still believe violence will keep us safe.
I feel like it's problematic when you walk into a sanctuary and a screen is elevated directly above the cross...
October 29, 2025 at 8:04 PM
I feel like it's problematic when you walk into a sanctuary and a screen is elevated directly above the cross...
Child listening in while parents watch a adult show:
“Mom, do they just add the cussing to make it more dramatic?”
“Mom, do they just add the cussing to make it more dramatic?”
October 25, 2025 at 1:49 AM
Child listening in while parents watch a adult show:
“Mom, do they just add the cussing to make it more dramatic?”
“Mom, do they just add the cussing to make it more dramatic?”
ChatGPT is is not artificial intelligence. It’s just Photoshop for words.
October 23, 2025 at 2:20 PM
ChatGPT is is not artificial intelligence. It’s just Photoshop for words.
Reposted by Rev. Phil Woodson
When a congregation places a national flag in its sanctuary, it invites God to speak to the nation it represents. Pastors would do well to accept that invitation.
September 30, 2025 at 8:42 PM
When a congregation places a national flag in its sanctuary, it invites God to speak to the nation it represents. Pastors would do well to accept that invitation.
“Nothing is covered up that will not be uncovered, and nothing secret that will not become known. Therefore whatever you have said in the dark will be heard in the light, and what you have whispered behind closed doors will be proclaimed from the housetops.”
Luke 12:2–3
Luke 12:2–3
October 16, 2025 at 8:51 PM
“Nothing is covered up that will not be uncovered, and nothing secret that will not become known. Therefore whatever you have said in the dark will be heard in the light, and what you have whispered behind closed doors will be proclaimed from the housetops.”
Luke 12:2–3
Luke 12:2–3
Selfish people don’t worry that they’re selfish.
Hateful people don’t worry that they’re hateful.
Cruelty never checks its own motives. Love does.
Arrogance never questions itself. Humility does.
Indifference never feels the weight of others. Compassion does.
Hateful people don’t worry that they’re hateful.
Cruelty never checks its own motives. Love does.
Arrogance never questions itself. Humility does.
Indifference never feels the weight of others. Compassion does.
October 16, 2025 at 4:35 PM
Selfish people don’t worry that they’re selfish.
Hateful people don’t worry that they’re hateful.
Cruelty never checks its own motives. Love does.
Arrogance never questions itself. Humility does.
Indifference never feels the weight of others. Compassion does.
Hateful people don’t worry that they’re hateful.
Cruelty never checks its own motives. Love does.
Arrogance never questions itself. Humility does.
Indifference never feels the weight of others. Compassion does.
Looking outside and realizing it’s only 6:30pm…
Hello Darkness My Old Friend GIF
Alt: Simon and Garfunkel singing their song: Hello Darkness My Old Friend GIF
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October 15, 2025 at 12:20 AM
Looking outside and realizing it’s only 6:30pm…
Those who think they can earn their way into heaven will be real irritated when grace lets the rest of us in for free.
October 13, 2025 at 12:14 PM
Those who think they can earn their way into heaven will be real irritated when grace lets the rest of us in for free.
What’s it’s like trying to put kids to bed every night:
a cartoon drawing of a hallway with a couch and chandeliers
Alt: A gif if Scooby Doo halfway chase scene. Various characters are running in and out of multiple doors.
media.tenor.com
October 9, 2025 at 2:25 AM
What’s it’s like trying to put kids to bed every night:
Fun Fact: Godliness is not a means to financial gain.
October 2, 2025 at 5:14 PM
Fun Fact: Godliness is not a means to financial gain.
“Jesus said do unto others that which you would have done unto yourself.” & “… they will be crushed by the violence, precision and ferocity of the War Department. In other words, to our enemies, FAFO.”
These two phrases are part of the same speech.
These two phrases are part of the same speech.
September 30, 2025 at 11:15 PM
“Jesus said do unto others that which you would have done unto yourself.” & “… they will be crushed by the violence, precision and ferocity of the War Department. In other words, to our enemies, FAFO.”
These two phrases are part of the same speech.
These two phrases are part of the same speech.
“From the least to the greatest, all are greedy for gain; prophets and priests alike, all practice deceit. They dress the wound of my people as though it were not serious. “Peace, peace,” they say, when there is no peace. Are they ashamed of their detestable conduct? No, they have no shame at all…”
September 30, 2025 at 10:40 PM
“From the least to the greatest, all are greedy for gain; prophets and priests alike, all practice deceit. They dress the wound of my people as though it were not serious. “Peace, peace,” they say, when there is no peace. Are they ashamed of their detestable conduct? No, they have no shame at all…”
When a congregation places a national flag in its sanctuary, it invites God to speak to the nation it represents. Pastors would do well to accept that invitation.
September 30, 2025 at 8:42 PM
When a congregation places a national flag in its sanctuary, it invites God to speak to the nation it represents. Pastors would do well to accept that invitation.
Successful parenting is being able to walk into any room and not immediately scream “what the hell happened in here?!?!” at the top of your lungs every twenty minutes.
September 26, 2025 at 9:44 PM
Successful parenting is being able to walk into any room and not immediately scream “what the hell happened in here?!?!” at the top of your lungs every twenty minutes.
When people hear “justice” and imagine only pain for wrongdoers, they miss God’s larger work of redemption and repair. The Gospel calls the church to seek restoration (repair harm, free captives, transform systems) rather than merely demand payback.
September 25, 2025 at 12:34 PM
When people hear “justice” and imagine only pain for wrongdoers, they miss God’s larger work of redemption and repair. The Gospel calls the church to seek restoration (repair harm, free captives, transform systems) rather than merely demand payback.