Harrison Woodard

"Give me a web site and I'll rule the world!" -- Former Dot Com Executive

Site Purpose - This is my personal web site which features some info on me, links to my stories, and other stuff that might be interesting to the world. Thanks for visiting!

My Faith - I was raised by two spirit-filled Christians and attended Methodist Churches throughout my childhood. I received degrees from two Methodist Universities: Lon Morris College and Southern Methodist University (Go Mustangs!). I took several religion and philosophy classes, but still felt lacking in my spiritual life.

During a really trying time in my life, I turned back to the Bible and the extensive library that my parents had accumulated of outstanding Christian writers. As I read and studied the New Testament, I found myself craving the miraculous and abundant joy that the disciples and early Church had enjoyed.

As my faith grew by continually hearing and meditating on the Word, I was led to start writing Christian children's stories. Then came other projects such as Christian poems and children's songs. On Thanksgiving weekend 2001, I launched Matney Woodard Entertainment as a place to publish and share my work along with my Mother's writing and my Grandfather's sermons. The name Matney Woodard honors both my parents. Without their love, prayers and faith, I would not be here.

My Writing - It all started with a little black cat named, Boris. Many years ago, Boris entered my life as a precocious little ball of fir that really, really loved his Daddy. I wasn't a cat person, but Boris changed all that. Unlike most cats, he wants to be right in the middle of everything. He comes when you call and wherever I am, he is likely there. He has been inspiring stories for more than a decade, but he still has the energy and spunk of a kitten.

One restless night, I had an idea for two children's stories based on his life. I wrestled with them for a couple of hours before finally getting up and writing them down. Those first two stories, The Adoption Miracle and The Best Christmas Gift, were the start of the Boris Kitty series that uses Boris and his friends to teach faith to another generation. There are now 15 stories in the series, all available online.

The Best Christmas Gift launched another series, Animal Parable Bible Stories. These are original Christian children's stories that parallel Bible Stories. The first one published, Humongous Hollis, is the story of the fish that swallowed Jonah. This was followed by the Christmas story, Kirsi, The Little Lost Lamb, about a lamb who is determined to see the birth of Jesus.

There are now over 10 Animal Parable Bible Stories, companion lessons and Animal Parables published online. The theme for all is Job 12:7:

Ask the animals and they will teach you

One of my most popular short stories, Heaven's Art Gallery, has touched many readers. No other story has produced so many comments. Here is a sampling:

I don't think there was a dry eye anywhere. 
Glenda Andrus
Lighthouse Christian Center, MiIlford, Delaware

It is a powerful and moving story and moves us to such personal questioning of where we are in our journey with our Lord .
Joan Gibertini
First Presbyterian Church, Pasadena, Texas

I have two other short stories online. Heli, The Star of Bethlehem is a Christmas story about the star that appeared over Bethlehem to announce the birth of Jesus. And The Carpenter and the Little End Table, a Christian short story about the love between a creator and his creation.

MWE has been a tremendous success. Over 1,000,000 pages have been visited by folks from every continent on the planet. The email requests, prayers and notes of encouragement have been wonderful. Thanks to every one of my fans!

MWE led to another online project, King's Kid Stuff, a topical directory of free Christian resources. As I studied topics for various projects, I realized how hard it was to locate quality Christian materials. KKS provides teachers and students with quick access to a multitude of quality sites on various Biblical topics.

Nothing is more important to growing your faith than hearing and studying the Word. It is my hope that KKS makes it easier for those seeking the truth, or teaching the Word, to locate plenty of good content.

My Politics - I have a Biblical mandate to pray for our leaders regardless of party. But as a Christian, I know that my source is God and not the government.

I was raised in a yellow-dog Democrat home, but was appalled by the radical swing left that the Democrat party has made in the last several years. I am now a committed Conservative, believing that the best government is one that is extremely small and limited (as the Founding Fathers intended) to preserve our God-given freedom. 

Thomas Jefferson is a hero of mine and this quote perfectly explains my political views:

"I am for a government rigorously frugal and simple. Were we directed from Washington when to sow, when to reap, we should soon want bread." -- Thomas Jefferson

I must live by faith, trusting God for all my needs. As I sow my seed, I receive abundantly back to meet all my needs and share with others. If the Church would really grasp the power of sowing and reaping, and the Blessing that belongs to those in the Kingdom of God, the need for a massive government nanny state would quickly pass.

I vote for and support candidates that share the following view.

What's On My Mind
Christmas Memories - Human Resources - God's Little Message - A Tribute To Audrey - Remembering 9/11 - Why Do Americans Love Reality TV?

 

 

 

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