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Your Summer Reading List July 12, 2026 Devotional

by Chris Woodard on July 12, 2026

Your Summer Reading List July 12, 2026 Devotional

The Wedding Feast


I love a good wedding. Watching the bride and groom confess their love for each other and to live as one is always inspiring. I enjoy the meal and company that follows and of course the party. A good dance party puts a smile on my face but I do now realize that no one wants to see their pastor dance so I have to contain myself. Our parable this week is about a wedding feast—it is shared with important people who are watching Jesus closely. In this parable Jesus will confront the current social standings and the powers the privileged desire to possess. And learn that the healthy Christian life is one of dependence on God and generosity towards others.

When was the last time you smiled?


What is giving you hope today?

About the Author
Chris Woodard

Chris began his service at Valley Presbyterian in Church in 2007 as the Director of Student Ministries. In his thirteen years of ministry, he has expanded his role to work with VPC Mission and Outreach, Worship, and Men’s Ministry.

In 2019, Chris was ordained at VPC and currently serves as pastor of Mission and Community Engagement, where he finds passion in helping people identify their true purpose in Jesus Christ through service to others. Chris considers it a true joy and privilege to be part of the community.

Raised in Tucson as part of a wonderful church community at St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church, he graduated from the University of Arizona with a BS in Molecular and Cellular Biology- "Bear Down!" He completed his seminary work and earned a Master of Divinity at Fuller Theological Seminary.

Chris is married to his dream girl Brianna and they just gave birth to their first son Max.

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