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Andy TalksReflections with Andy - Beauty - John 12: 1-8We see Mary anointing Jesus and Judas, and Judas tells Jesus that it is a waste. The money that was spent could have been used in more practical ways to help the poor. Now, of course, we know that Judas was lying, so we should not pay too much attention to him. But, to younger Andy, he did have a point. Should we use resources in that way? Do we really need stained glass windows? Robes? Crosses? Is that a waste of money? I’ve come to understand more the value of these things because they point us to be...
2024-10-1610 minAndy TalksReflections with Andy - Abba, Father - Romans 8: 9-17As we continue in Romans 8, today we look at verses 9-17. We see that we have within us the Spirit of God. Through this Spirit, we cry out, “Abba, Father.” Abba is best understood as the word “daddy.” The title Daddy is not biological; it is relational. I talk today about how my daddy is not blood kin to me; I’ve been adopted as God adopts us and makes us His. His Spirit joins with ours, that we are His, and we have that assurance that we are God’s very own. Today, let’s cry out to our Daddy. Let’s...
2023-09-1410 minAndy TalksReflections with Andy - No Condemnation - Romans 8: 1-8Guess who's back? Before we return to Acts, we are going to walk through my favorite chapter of the Bible, Romans 8! Here we see Paul talk about the reality of our struggle with sin and the hope that we have in Jesus! There is no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus! Remember that in Him, we know peace, forgiveness, and love. In Jesus, we find our very lives! Join us for our daily reflections with Andy. In 10 short minutes, he'll dig a little deeper into Scripture and help you better understand God's Word.If you...
2023-09-1310 minAndy TalksReflections with Andy - Macedonia - Acts 16: 6-10Paul wanted to preach in a certain place. But the Spirit would not allow. Then, he wanted to go to another place. But the Spirit would not allow. We see why. Macedonia. God had bigger plans for Paul. He was calling Paul to a new place, to a new place, and to bigger and even better dreams. God has big plans for us, we just have to be faithful. And know that God’s plans for us are always better than our dreams for us. Join us for our daily reflections with Andy. In 10 short minutes, he'll dig a l...
2023-08-1810 minAndy TalksReflections with Andy - For Others - Acts 16: 1-5Paul is now with Timothy. Timothy is uncircumcised, and the church has said that it is not required. Yet, Paul takes Timothy and has him circumcised. Why? Why did he have this done? It wasn’t required, that’s right. But Paul knew that there would be some people who may not be able to hear Timothy’s words if they knew he was uncircumcised. Timothy did not live just for himself. He lived for others. The same is true for us today as well. Join us for our daily reflections with Andy. In 10 short minutes, he'll dig a little...
2023-08-1711 minAndy TalksReflections with Andy - Paul and Barabas Separate - Acts 15: 36-41Paul and Barnabas separate today. After all they had gone through, after all that has happened, they are driven by a different vision. One for the mission, one for the relationship. Who was right? Which side was right? What do we hope for and cling to in the midst of disagreement, especially when the disagreement is sharp? There is much we can learn in this passage this morning. Join us for our daily reflections with Andy. In 10 short minutes, he'll dig a little deeper into Scripture and help you better understand God's Word.Read our pa...
2023-08-1611 minAndy TalksReflections with Andy - A Faithful Response - Acts 15: 19-35We see the church in Jerusalem now write to the Gentile believers about what is required for them to become a part of the church. It is reaffirmed to them that no matter what they’ve been told, they are not required to become circumcised. But there are some requirements for them, and honestly, for all of us. Worship God alone. Respect life. Be holy. We are saved by Jesus and Jesus alone. But Jesus calls us a faithful response to His grace. Join us for our daily reflections with Andy. In 10 short minutes, he'll dig a litt...
2023-08-1511 minAndy TalksReflections with Andy - The Jerusalem Council - Acts 15: 1-21These verses today are some of the most important verses in church history. What does it mean to be a Christian? Must you first become Jewish? Do you have to follow the Law? The early church had to settle this - what does it mean to be a Christian? How do you become a Christian? After much prayer and conversation, it was decided this - Jesus saves! We are saved not through the Law or keeping it perfectly; we are saved by Jesus. Nothing else. So no, you don’t have to be circumcised first. You believe in Jesus. That is wh...
2023-08-1411 minAndy TalksReflections with Andy - Coming Home - Acts 14: 21-28Paul finishes his first missionary journey. He works his way back to Antioch, praying with churches and raising up leaders. But then come comes home. He comes back to Antioch, where he was commissioned and sent out. These are his people. He is home. He can rest. He can kick his shoes off. He is home. Where is home for you? Is it a place? A person? Where is home? And how can you provide hospitality and home to those you love today?Join us for our daily reflections with Andy. In 10 short minutes, he'll dig a little...
2023-08-1110 minAndy TalksReflections with Andy - An Unexpected Temptation - Acts 14: 8-20This is one of my favorite stories in Paul’s ministry. We see a couple of neat things happen here today. First, Paul and Barnabas perform a miracle, and the people think they are the Greek gods who come down to earth. Paul stops them and says, no, they are humans, just like the crowd. This is a great example; praise can be one of our greatest temptations. As Tim Keller said, don’t let the praise go to your head or the crisis go to your heart.Join us for our daily reflections with Andy. In 10 short mi...
2023-08-1010 minAndy TalksReflections with Andy - Rooted - Acts 14: 1-7Today, Paul faces opposition again. He gets run out of another town. We see the same pattern emerge for Paul and Barnabas. They go into town, they preach, people respond, they face opposition, and are run out. This is a great warning and reminder to us. We will face opposition. We will. The Christian life is not a fairy tale. There will be troubles. That is why we need to truly be faithful to our disciples. We need to pray, read, and be connected. In this, we will have firm roots. We will be rooted. Today, dig in and know...
2023-08-0910 minAndy TalksReflections with Andy - Jealousy - Acts 13: 42-52Paul and Barnabas effectively share the Good News of Jesus Christ with the community today. Because of this, some religious leaders are jealous, which leads them to drive Paul and Barnabas out of the town. When we fill ourselves with our pride and stuff, jealousy is produced. We find joy when we are like the disciples and filled with the Spirit. Today, what are we being filled with? Pride or the Spirit? Let’s be careful not to be full of pride, for if we are, we will be consumed by jealousy. Join us for our daily refl...
2023-08-0810 minAndy TalksReflections with Andy - Corruption - Acts 13: 13-41Paul is speaking to a Jewish audience today. So, what does he do? He goes back to the Old Testament, tells their faith stories, and how those stories point to and are fulfilled in Jesus. We see him quote Psalms, saying that Jesus did not experience corruption. What this means is this. Sin leads to death. Because Jesus was not sinful, he was able to overcome death. Through Jesus, our sinful actions are forgiven, our sinful nature is being redeemed (sanctified), and we will not taste corruption but will live for eternity through the new birth in the Spirit! That...
2023-08-0710 minAndy TalksReflections with Andy - Mountains and Valleys - Acts 13: 4-12Yesterday was a mountain top for Paul and Barnabas. Today was a valley. Yesterday, they saw and experienced revival. They saw and experienced the goodness of God. Today, they face opposition. They faced trials. We need both mountains and valleys. It is on the mountain that we are revived. It is in the valley that we grow. We need them both. So, today, no matter where we find ourselves, mountain or valley, know that God is with us.Join us for our daily reflections with Andy. In 10 short minutes, he'll dig a little deeper into Scripture and help...
2023-08-0410 minAndy TalksReflections with Andy - We Need the Local Church - Acts 13: 1-3Today, we see the local church in Antioch, through the Holy Spirit, sees something in Saul and Barnabas. This church commissioned them and sent them off to do ministry. The church is in an imperfect body. We all know that. We’ve all felt that. We’ve all experienced that. But you know what? We all need the church. We all need a local church to belong to. To be a part of. And to believe in us. Find that church. Commit to it. Serve it. And you will see God bless you and it. Join us for our...
2023-08-0310 minAndy TalksReflections with Andy - The True King - Acts 12: 20-25Today, we see Herod meet his end. He was king, yes, but he was not the TRUE king. God is king. One day, every knee will bow, and every tongue will confess that Jesus Christ is King of Kings and Lord of Lords. We should remember that. If we are in a position of influence, let us never think too highly of ourselves. And let all of us remember where the true power lay. Not with any person or any organization. But in God. In God the Father, God the Son, and God the Holy Spirit, we find the tru...
2023-08-0211 minAndy TalksReflections with Andy - In Times of Uncertainty - Acts 12: 1-19We see the persecution begin. James is killed. Peter is imprisoned. But while in prison, an angel comes to Peter and frees him. As Peter is walking out, he is uncertain of what is happening, but he still follows the angel, and the angel leads him to freedom. We don’t always know what to do, where we are going, or what is happening. We don’t always know what to do in uncertain times. But God. As God sent the angel to rescue Peter today, God will lead us. Trust in His leading, even when you don’t know wha...
2023-08-0110 minAndy TalksReflections with Andy - Antioch - Acts 11: 19-30Peter steps outside of his comfort zone to minister to the Gentiles. And we see the Spirit fall. We see lives changed. We see God move. Great things happen. Not because of Peter; it is almost like he is along for the ride. But in that ride, we had to step outside of his comfort zone. He had to move. Today, we have to as well. Where in your life is God calling you to step outside of your comfort zone? Join us for our daily reflections with Andy. In 10 short minutes, he'll dig a little deeper into...
2023-07-3110 minAndy TalksReflections with Andy - Comfort Zone - Acts 11: 1-18Peter steps outside of his comfort zone to minister to the Gentiles. And we see the Spirit fall. We see lives changed. We see God move. Great things happen. Not because of Peter; it is almost like he is along for the ride. But in that ride, we had to step outside of his comfort zone. He had to move. Today, we have to as well. Where in your life is God calling you to step outside of your comfort zone? Join us for our daily reflections with Andy. In 10 short minutes, he'll dig a little deeper into...
2023-07-2810 minAndy TalksReflections with Andy - Jesus Saves - Acts 10: 44-48Today, we see that these Gentiles believe in Jesus. They believe in the work of Jesus. They believe in what He has done. They believe in His Lordship. And they are saved. They don’t have to convert to Judaism. They don’t have to “do” anything. They just have to believe in Jesus. Jesus saves. Nothing else, no one else. Jesus saves. This fulfilled Genesis 12:3 - through Abraham, all the families of the earth shall be blessed. Through Jesus. Jesus saves. Join us for our daily reflections with Andy. In 10 short minutes, he'll dig a little deeper into...
2023-07-2710 minAndy TalksReflections with Andy - Rise, Kill, and Eat - Acts 10: 1-33Peter has a vision. A sheet is lowered from heaven with all manner of unclean animals on it. A voice says, “Rise, kill, and eat.” Peter says, I can’t! I’ve never eaten anything unclean. But the Lord says, don’t call anything unclean I have made clean. At the same time, three Gentiles are going to find Peter because they have been commanded by Cornelius, who has been commanded by God, to bring Peter to him. What does this vision mean? What does this message mean? What is God doing? Join us for our daily reflections wi...
2023-07-2511 minAndy TalksReflections with Andy - Jesus is Lord - Acts 9: 32-43We shift back today to Peter. In the coming chapters, we will move between Paul and Peter a lot. Today, we see Peter perform healings, but notice who gives the healings. Jesus. Peter doesn’t claim this power for himself but comes from Jesus. This principle guides Peter. Jesus is Lord. That is it for him. Jesus is Lord of the Jews and of the Gentiles. Jesus is Lord of all creation. Because of that, he will go wherever Jesus calls him to. And that is what we are going to see in the coming chapters. Join us for ou...
2023-07-2410 minAndy TalksReflections with Andy - Faithful, not Cool - Acts 9: 26-31Paul goes to Jerusalem, and believe it or not, they don’t want anything to do with him! They were afraid. They were scared. They didn’t know what to do with this apparent new convert. They weren’t going to let him in. Until guess who shows up? Barnabas. Barnabas vouched for Saul, and they trusted Saul now. Because of Barnabas, we have Saul. Barnabas isn’t flashy. He doesn’t do anything cool. He is just faithful. He just believes in people. He encourages them. He marks a difference. The world and the church do not need more flashy, cool...
2023-07-2110 minAndy TalksReflections with Andy - Different - Acts 9: 19-25We see Saul post conversion today. And what do we see? We see that he is different. The people of Damascus couldn’t believe that it was the same man. How could it be? He came to destroy the people following Jesus, and now he is there, proclaiming Jesus. He is different! And what is it that makes that difference? It’s actually, who is it? It’s Jesus. Jesus makes the difference for Paul, and Jesus makes the difference for us. Let’s be different. Let’s live, love, and forgive different. And when we do, and folks ask why we are di...
2023-07-2010 minAndy TalksReflections with Andy - Brother Saul - Acts 9: 1-19Today, we see the conversion of Saul. But when we look at the text, we see that Saul is not the only person who had to take a huge leap of faith. God has a plan for Saul, and we see Him lay that out. Saul had to take a leap of faith, yes, but in many ways, he didn’t really have a choice. But Ananias had to take a huge leap. He had to extend grace to someone who he really didn’t want to. Paul has caused great harm and fear to Ananias and his family. Yet he h...
2023-07-1911 minAndy TalksReflections with Andy - What is to Stop Us? - Acts 8:26-40We see Phillip share the Good News today with the Ethiopian eunuch. At the end of this story, the eunuch asks this question, - what is to stop me from being baptized? Nothing. So, he was baptized. Today, what is to stop us from being faithful to our calling, our calling to be obedient to the Spirit? To immerse ourselves in Scripture? And to share the Good News wherever we are? Nothing? Nothing can and should stop us. Let’s be faithful wherever we are. And let’s live obedient lives for our God! Join us for our daily re...
2023-07-1810 minAndy TalksReflections with Andy - The Spirit - Acts 8:1-25Because of persecution, Philip flees and goes to Samaria. First, we see that God can use even hard things, like persecution, to spread the Good News. While there, he is preaching, and many are baptized. But it isn’t until later that they receive the Holy Spirit. This reminds us that as scared as even baptism is, it is not the act, in and of itself, where sacredness comes from, but the Holy Spirit makes the acts, like baptism and communion, truly holy. Let’s always be chasing after the Holy Spirit, above all else in our lives! Joi...
2023-07-1710 minAndy TalksReflections with Andy - Don’t Give Up - Acts 7: 54 - 8:1Today we see Stephen stoned to death. But as he is dying, he looks up to heaven and sees something odd. He sees Jesus STANDING at the right hand of God. Not sitting, where we confess, He is in the Creeds—but standing. Why? I believe that just as we stand in key moments to cheer for those we support, Jesus is standing, telling Stephen, “Don’t give up!” What a beautiful reminder today that no matter how bad it may seem, our Savior is there, pulling for us, praying for us, telling us - Don’t give up!Join...
2023-07-1411 minAndy TalksReflections with Andy - Point to Jesus - Acts 7: 35-53Stephen’s sermon takes a turn today. We see him remind the people why they have these things, the Law, circumcision, the Temple. They don’t exist for themselves; they exist to point to God, to, in truth, point to Jesus. And the people missed that. They loved the stuff more than they loved the one the stuff pointed to. We’ve got so much, so many things that are here to point us to Jesus. Do we allow them to do that? Scripture, worship, baptism, all these things, they point us to Jesus. Are we looking at where...
2023-07-1311 minAndy TalksReflections with Andy - Hero of the Story - Acts 7: 1-34We see Stephen recount the stories of the Old Testament today. We get a crash course in Genesis 12- Exodus 3. And you know what we see? God is the hero of the story. Not Abraham or Isaac or any of the others. God. God is with them. God saves. God is present. He gives them His covenant, and that covenant has a sign. Circumcision. In the same way, He gives us a covenant of grace. And that covenant has a sign. Baptism. If you doubt you are loved, remember your baptism. Remember God’s marking and God’s promise...
2023-07-1210 minAndy TalksReflections with Andy - Stuck in a Rut - Acts 6: 8-15Stephen is being faithful and great things are happening. There are signs and wonders everywhere. This causes conflict, as people are against this new move. They are too wedded to their routines and rituals to see what God is doing. If we aren’t careful, we can be much the same. We can be too stuck in our rut, unable to move to see what God is doing. Sometimes in life, we have to get out of our routines, out of ruts, and follow God wherever he leads. Today, where are you stuck in a rut? And where is God ca...
2023-07-1110 minAndy TalksReflections with Andy - What Are You Called to Do? - Acts 6: 1-7There are many problems that the early church faced. Today we see a challenge for the Apostles. And this challenge required them to do three things. First, prayerfully discern what they were called to do. Second, do that thing. Third, release the things that were not their calling and trust them to God. This is a great lesson and example for us today. How can we live into this in our lives? Join us for our daily reflections with Andy. In 10 short minutes, he'll dig a little deeper into Scripture and help you better understand God's Word.
2023-07-1010 minAndy TalksReflections with Andy - You Ask Me How I Know He Lives? - Acts 5: 26-42We meet another great character in Scripture today, Gamaliel. He tells the council that if they continue to prosecute the Apostles, they may be fighting against God. That is what happened. These men saw and experienced something that changed their lives and made them leave everything, everything behind. That is what Jesus does. It’s true for us today, as well. You ask me how I know He lives? He lives within my heart. Join us for our daily reflections with Andy. In 10 short minutes, he'll dig a little deeper into Scripture and help you better understand God's W...
2023-07-0710 minAndy TalksReflections with Andy - God Will Make a Way - Acts 5: 17-26Today we see that after all that has happened, the Apostles are arrested. An angel saves them, but we see a pattern beginning to emerge here. They are faithful. God moves. Something good happens. They are persecuted. Being faithful is always right. Being faithful always points others to Him, always. We can trust in that. We know that. But that doesn’t make it easy. Know this, though, even when it is hard. God will make a way. Join us for our daily reflections with Andy. In 10 short minutes, he'll dig a little deeper into Scripture and help you...
2023-07-0610 minAndy TalksReflections with Andy - Change the World - Acts 5: 12-16One the ways I’ve heard it described that you can know if your church is being faithful is to ask this question: “If my church were to close, would my community miss it?” We see today in this earliest of churches that they are changing so many lives for Jesus in their community. Jerusalem and the surrounding communities are better because of the life and ministry of the early church. What a goal for us, what a prayer for us, what a hope for us. They changed the world. So can we. We can change the world! All throug...
2023-07-0510 minAndy TalksReflections with Andy - Giving - Acts 5: 1-11Today we read one of the more interesting stories in the Bible, Ananias and Sapphira. God strikes them down for not being honest about their giving. When we look deeper at the passage, though, we find something very interesting. It isn’t that they didn’t give it all or give enough. Or even that they had to sell their field. What this is about, in the end, was not what they gave or how they gave, but why they gave. We learn more in this reflection about what it is and how it is that God desires our givin...
2023-07-0411 minAndy TalksReflections with Andy - Sons and Daughters of Encouragement - Acts 4: 32-37Today, we meet one of my favorite persons in all the Bible, Barnabas. He is called the Son of Encouragement. We’ll see his story play out through the rest of the book of Acts, but he is a huge deal, a monumental person in the life of the church and the life of Paul. The world, and the church, we need Peters, and we need Pauls. But we also need Barbabuses. We need encouragers today. Join us for our daily reflections with Andy. In 10 short minutes, he'll dig a little deeper into Scripture and help you bette...
2023-07-0310 minAndy TalksReflections with Andy - Comfort Zone - Acts 4: 23-31In our passage today, we see Peter and John go to the disciples and tell them what had happened and how they were threatened. We see their prayers. And what do they pray for? Not protection. Not comfort. But boldness. They pray to bold and to be faithful. And to step out of their comfort zone. That’s where faith comes alive. May that prayer, to leave the comfort zone, be our prayer as well. Join us for our daily reflections with Andy. In 10 short minutes, he'll dig a little deeper into Scripture and help you better understa...
2023-06-3010 minAndy TalksReflections with Andy - The Boldness of Peter - Acts 4: 1-22Today we see that Peter and John’s preaching have consequences. We see that they are brought before, and they are questioned by the religious leaders. And let’s remember what happened to Peter last time this happened. He denied. He turned away. He failed. But this time, full of the Holy Spirit, he boldly proclaimed the goodness of God. Last time he denied Jesus. This time, he pointed to Jesus. What made the difference? Today’s text tells us. Join us for our daily reflections with Andy. In 10 short minutes, he'll dig a little deeper into Scripture an...
2023-06-2911 minAndy TalksReflections with Andy - Times of Refreshment - Acts 3: 11-26Today we see the sermon that Peter preached after the crowd was gathered. He goes through all the Old Testament, all the way back to Abraham, where God told him that through Abraham’s descendants, all the world would be blessed. And then we see one of my favorite concepts in all of Acts. When we turn to Jesus, we see that times of refreshment will come. We all need that, don’t we? We all want that, don’t we? Through Jesus, we can know and receive that. Through Jesus, we can know refreshment. Through Jesus, we can know that l...
2023-06-2811 minAndy TalksReflections with Andy - Signs and Wonders - Acts 3: 1-10We see a pattern begin to emerge in Acts. We saw it in Chapter Two, and we see it today. A miracle happens. Signs and Wonders happen. And when these signs and wonders happen, it attracts a crowd. And when the crowd is there, the gospel is preached. The Good News is shared. While maybe we haven’t been healed in the same way as this man, we have all been healed by Jesus. We have been saved. That makes our life a sign and wonder. That’s how we are called to live, knowing that we are signs and won...
2023-06-2710 minAndy TalksReflections with Andy - The First Church - Acts 2: 43-47We've seen the first sermon, the first altar call, and today we see the first church. These first Christians gathered together for worship, for fellowship, and to live out the Gospel. All were in awe of them, there were signs and wonders, and daily the Lord added to them. They were generous of spirit and generous of action. Why did all of this happen? They were full of the Spirit, and they were living in ways that allowed them room to know the Spirit. What a prayer, what a hope, what a dream for the church today, y...
2023-06-2611 minAndy TalksReflections with Andy - The First Altar Call - Acts 2: 37-42Yesterday was the first sermon that Peter preached on Pentecost. Today is the altar call. We see people convicted and say, what must we do? Peter tells them, to repent, believe, be baptized, and be filled with the Holy Spirit. But what do these things mean? Repentance? "Jesus' Name?" Filled with the Holy Spirit? We see folks come and get saved, and the church grows. But what exactly is happening at the first altar call? Join us for our daily reflections with Andy. In 10 short minutes, he'll dig a little deeper into Scripture and help you better understand...
2023-06-2311 minAndy TalksReflections with Andy - The First Sermon - Acts 2: 14-36Yesterday we looked at the Holy Spirit fall. Today we look at the first sermon preached on Pentecost. We see Peter use the Old Testament to show us that the giving of the Holy Spirit and Jesus' life, death, and resurrection were not God's last ideas, but were His plan the entire time. All the Old Testament, all the covenants, they are all pointing to Jesus. It's always, only, about Jesus. That's the first sermon. Join us for our daily reflections with Andy. In 10 short minutes, he'll dig a little deeper into Scripture and help you better unde...
2023-06-2210 minAndy TalksReflections with Andy - Pentecost Day - Acts 2: 1-13Today we will look at Pentecost. What is this day all about? Did you know it was a Jewish holiday before it became a Christian one? What does this holy day tell us about God's redemptive power and God's ability to restore that which sin and taken? And when you hear grace, think Holy Spirit. Join us for our daily reflections with Andy. In 10 short minutes, he'll dig a little deeper into Scripture and help you better understand God's Word.Here's the NT Wright video I reference in the reflection - https://vimeo.com/31700217R...
2023-06-2111 minAndy TalksReflections with Andy - Plugging In - Acts 1: 12-26We see Matthias take the place of Judas in the Apostles. But who were the Apostles? What did they do? Why was it so important to have twelve? What groups did Jesus have around us, and what can this show us about our faith? Spoiler alert - having community matters. We need community. If our faith feels like it's missing something, my question to you is this, where have you plugged in? Our faith is made for that. Join us for our daily reflections with Andy. In 10 short minutes, he'll dig a little deeper into Scripture and help you...
2023-06-2012 minAndy TalksReflections with Andy - Acts 1: 1-11 - IntroductionToday we begin a new study. We'll start looking at the book of Acts, technically the Acts of the Apostles. Today we'll look at who wrote it (Luke) and the purpose behind this book. It's the second volume of two that tells the story of Jesus (Luke) and the early church (Acts). Today we see this introduction and Jesus' command to be His witness in Jerusalem, Judea, Samaria, and the ends of the world. What do each of these specific places mean? Join us for our daily reflections with Andy. In 10 short minutes, he'll dig a little dee...
2023-06-1912 minAndy TalksReflections with Andy - Paul's Friends - Acts 9: 19-25Paul is one of the greatest heroes of the faith. But today, we aren't looking at Paul; we are looking at his friends. Paul is preaching and doing amazing things. But, because of this, some would like to kill Paul. Paul's friends, they sneak him out, and they save his life. We all need friends like that. Friends who are there for us, who care for us, and will always be there for us, no matter what. Paul had those friends, and it literally saved his life. Today, do we have those same types of friends? Join us for our dai...
2023-06-1611 minAndy TalksReflections with Andy - The Magnificent Magi - Matthew 2: 1-12Today we read about the Magi, or how you may know them, the Wise Men. We see that even though they didn't have the Old Testament or any knowledge of God, they paid attention and noticed that Jesus was born. Yet, it was the religious leaders, the ones who had the scriptures and the covenants that missed Him. They should have been looking for Jesus, but they were not. They missed. We have been given so very much. But are we paying attention? Are we looking for Jesus? He is there if we will just look. Join us for...
2023-06-1510 minAndy TalksReflections with Andy - Jethro - Exodus 18: 18-27Today is one of the stories in the Bible that always convicts me. It's the story of Jethro, Moses' father-in-law. Moses is judging the people, and it is too much for him. Jethro sees this and tells him to pass along this responsibility. This is a word for folks like me, who do too much. But for others, we need to take up responsibility. And all of us, all of us, need wise counsel to turn to for advice! Join us for our daily reflections with Andy. In 10 short minutes, he'll dig a little deeper into Scripture a...
2023-06-1410 minAndy TalksReflections with Andy - The Hebrew Midwives - Exodus 1: 8-22Today in our VBS reflections, we look at some superheroes you may not know about. The Hebrew midwives! In this story from Exodus, they are told by Pharaoh to kill all the male babies born. But because they feared God, they stood strong and did what God wanted. How do we know how and when to do the same? Today we talk a little more about how we know how to be heroes like them! Join us for our daily reflections with Andy. In 10 short minutes, he'll dig a little deeper into Scripture and help you better und...
2023-06-1311 minAndy TalksReflections with Andy - Jesus Puts Together a Team - John 1: 35-51This week in our Reflections, we will follow along with our daily VBS stories. Today we will look at John 1: 35-51, where we see Jesus put together His team. We see Him calling His first disciples. Jesus needed a team and what they could do for the kingdom. But He also knew they would need that same team; there would come a time when they would need each other. We need a team! We need our people. Who are your people today? Join us for our daily reflections with Andy. In 10 short minutes, he'll dig a little...
2023-06-1211 minAndy TalksReflections with Andy - Our Way of Life - Ephesians 2: 1-10We've spent a lot of time recently looking at James, and one of the mistakes that people can make with the Bible is to think that James and Paul disagree. So, to look at this, I wanted to take a deeper look at where Paul says we are saved by grace through faith so that no one can boast. And do you know what we see right after? God has prepared us for good works. Paul and James agree 100%. It is not faith OR works; it is faith AND works. That is our way of life. That is what th...
2023-06-0910 minAndy TalksReflections with Andy - The Prayer of the Righteous - James 5: 13-20Today in James, we see this well known, and important command. Pray! The prayer of the righteous is powerful and effective. Or as I grew up hearing it, the prayer of the righteous availeth much. As a child is unafraid to bring their requests to their loving parents, so should we be unafraid to bring our concerns to God boldly. Our prayers matter. And our prayers change things! They are effective. Pray! Pray boldly. It matters, and God hears. Our prayer makes a difference. Join us for our daily reflections with Andy. In 10 short minutes, he'll dig a little...
2023-06-0810 minAndy TalksReflections with Andy - Suffering - James 5: 7-12In James today, we see a word about suffering. We know that we will suffer; we even see that promise here. But we know that we do not suffer alone when we suffer because God is with us. That suffering will produce in us endurance, which will help our faith be strong. With Job, we see the great things that God can do. We can trust in suffering, knowing that God can bring something good out of even the worst suffering. Join us for our daily reflections with Andy. In 10 short minutes, he'll dig a little deeper into...
2023-06-0710 minAndy TalksReflections with Andy - Do Right - James 5: 1-6We see in James 5 a word about wealth and how we care for each other. We are called to do right by others in all our dealings with them. We have been blessed with so much and are called to do right. But, also know that God will do right by each of us when we need His help and provision. We do right, and God also will do right. Join us for our daily reflections with Andy. In 10 short minutes, he'll dig a little deeper into Scripture and help you better understand God's Word.Rea...
2023-06-0610 minAndy TalksReflections with Andy - Humility - James 4: 11-17James tells us today about the importance of humility. We need to approach each other with humility. Without humility, we will turn to judgment. And we need to approach God with humility. Let us not assume that we know the plans of God, and how God will work. Let us plan for the future, yes. But let us plan with humility, knowing that in the end, God is in control. Join us for our daily reflections with Andy. In 10 short minutes, he'll dig a little deeper into Scripture and help you better understand God's Word....
2023-06-0510 minAndy TalksReflections with Andy - Friend of the World - James 4: 1-10Today in James we see a phrase that has always made me curious. To be a friend of the world is to have enmity with God. What does that mean? Especially when we see that Jesus was a friend of sinners? How do we follow Jesus while not being a friend of the world? Join us as we unpack this. Join us for our daily reflections with Andy. In 10 short minutes, he'll dig a little deeper into Scripture and help you better understand God's Word.If you'd like to read a transcript of this episode, click...
2023-06-0210 minAndy TalksReflections with Andy - Gentleness - James 3: 13-18We see in James today that when we are rooted in God's wisdom, we will find ourselves been gentle. But when we are rooted in envy, selfish ambition, and pride we will find not gentleness, but we will find divisiveness, we will find discord, we will find will not have peace at all. Today, are we gentle? Are we rooted in the wisdom of God? Join us for our daily reflections with Andy. In 10 short minutes, he'll dig a little deeper into Scripture and help you better understand God's Word.If you'd like to read a...
2023-06-0110 minAndy TalksReflections with Andy - Taming the Tongue - James 3: 1-12In this famous passage from James, we see word for us as Christians. How can we, out of the same mouth, praise God and curse our neighbor? How we talk to each other and how we talk about each other matters so very much. It shows our love and care. We must work to tame our tongues. Join us for our daily reflections with Andy. In 10 short minutes, he'll dig a little deeper into Scripture and help you better understand God's Word.If you'd like to read a transcript of this episode, click here -https://docs...
2023-05-3010 minAndy TalksReflections with Andy - Involuntary Movements - James 2: 14-26Just as a living body cannot help but to breathe, so can a living faith cannot help but to have works. Good words are the evidence of our living faith. They do not save us, but they show that we are saved. Our works are to our faith as our breathing is to our lives. They show we are alive. Join us for our daily reflections with Andy. In 10 short minutes, he'll dig a little deeper into Scripture and help you better understand God's Word.If you'd like to read a transcript of this episode, clic...
2023-05-3010 minAndy TalksReflections with Andy - Changing the World - James 2: 14-26Today we see James ask us what good it is when we see a sister or brother in need, and we tell them to have their needs met, yet we do nothing about it. Our world needs Jesus. When we love and serve radically, we can point them to Jesus. Yes, we can even help save them through that radical love of Jesus. Join us for our daily reflections with Andy. In 10 short minutes, he'll dig a little deeper into Scripture and help you better understand God's Word.If you'd like to read a transcript o...
2023-05-2910 minAndy TalksReflections with Andy - The Demons Believe - James 2: 14-26I believe that we've made a mistake with what faith is. We have made faith "intellectual agreement." We have made faith this, I believe in these facts. James tells us today, you believe in God? Great. Even the demons believe. We are going to spend the next few days looking at faith and works. But first, we need to understand exactly what it is to have faith. Join us for our daily reflections with Andy. In 10 short minutes, he'll dig a little deeper into Scripture and help you better understand God's Word.If you'd like to rea...
2023-05-2610 minAndy TalksReflections with Andy - The Royal Law - James 2: 1-13We worry about keeping the commands and the law of God. We want to honor God and keep His law. But do we worry; do we strive; do we truly focus on keeping what James calls the "royal law?" Do we truly take seriously the command to love our neighbor? Join us for our daily reflections with Andy. In 10 short minutes, he'll dig a little deeper into Scripture and help you better understand God's Word.If you'd like to read a transcript of this episode, click here - https://docs.google.com/document/d/13NbQrZsf7gm...
2023-05-2510 minAndy TalksReflections with Andy - Practical Religion - James 1: 19-27Today, James tells us some important things - be slow to anger. Watch what you say. Don't just hear the word, do the word. And true religion is this - take care of those widows and orphans. James is full of such practical, good, honest religious advice. Advice I need to hear. And that we all need to hear. Join us for our daily reflections with Andy. In 10 short minutes, he'll dig a little deeper into Scripture and help you better understand God's Word.If you'd like to read a transcript of this episode, click here...
2023-05-2410 minAndy TalksReflections with Andy - Every Good Gift - James 1: 17-18Today we see a huge concept. Every good gift comes from God. If it is in your life and is a good thing, it is from God. Everything good thing comes from Him and is a gift from God to point us to Him. In our Methodist tradition, we call these things prevenient grace, which are gifts that lead us to conversion. Join us for our daily reflections with Andy. In 10 short minutes, he'll dig a little deeper into Scripture and help you better understand God's Word.If you'd like to read a transcript of th...
2023-05-2311 minAndy TalksReflections with Andy - Temptation - James 1: 9-16Today we see some real words, some really strong words about temptation and about whose fault temptation is. Spoiler - according to James, it's not the devil. It's you; it's me. We are led into temptation by our own desires. But what does this mean for our lives and for our faith? Join us for our daily reflections with Andy. In 10 short minutes, he'll dig a little deeper into Scripture and help you better understand God's Word.If you'd like to read a transcript of this episode, click here - https://docs.google.com/document...
2023-05-2211 minAndy TalksReflections with Andy - Count it All Joy - James 1: 1-8We see James talk to us about hard times today. But he shares something with us that we may not expect. He tells us to count it all joy when we suffer, for when we suffer, through grace, we are drawn closer to our Savior. When we are drawn closer, we will have wisdom, and strength, and a full and mature faith. Count all things joy because God is always at work. Join us for our daily reflections with Andy. In 10 short minutes, he'll dig a little deeper into Scripture and help you better understand God's Word.
2023-05-1910 minAndy TalksReflections with Andy - Introduction to JamesToday we'll begin our time together in James. This is a somewhat controversial book, though it is one of my favorites. Who wrote it? What is it about? What does it mean that faith without works is dead? Join us in the coming days as we walk through James together. Join us for our daily reflections with Andy. In 10 short minutes, he'll dig a little deeper into Scripture and help you better understand God's Word.You can watch this in video form here - https://revandy.org/blog/
2023-05-1810 minAndy TalksReflections with Andy - Worthy of Worship - Habakkuk 3: 17-19 Today in our reading from Habakkuk, we talk about the difference between adoration, or worship, of God and thanksgiving. Both are important disciplines for our prayer and for our faith. But God is always, always worthy of worship, not because of what He has done, but because of who He is. Join us for our daily reflections with Andy. In 10 short minutes, he'll dig a little deeper into Scripture and help you better understand God's Word.Read our passage here - https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Habakkuk+3%3A+17-19&version=NRSVUEYou ca...
2023-05-1710 minAndy TalksReflections with Andy -Kairos and Chronos - Habakkuk 3: 1-16Evil will be destroyed. God will bring judgment. But, it is not on our time "chronos." It is on God's time (kairos). We don't always understand God's time. But we can trust in it, always, even when it doesn't make sense. Good will win. Evil will be destroyed. Maybe not when we'd like. But we can trust that God will do it. Join us for our daily reflections with Andy. In 10 short minutes, he'll dig a little deeper into Scripture and help you better understand God's Word.Read our passage here - https://www.biblegateway.com/pass...
2023-05-1610 minAndy TalksReflections with Andy - His Holy Temple - Habakkuk 2: 6-20 Today we see the next part of God's response. The Lord is in His Holy Temple. The Lord sees. He is not blind to the evils of the world. God is God, and we are not. Amid struggles, and fears, and doubts, and so much, we feel as though God does not see and does not care. He sees. And He cares. But He is God. We need to trust, even in, and most in, difficult times. He is God. Join us for our daily reflections with Andy. In 10 short minutes, he'll dig a little deeper into S...
2023-05-1510 minAndy TalksReflections with Andy - The Response - Habakkuk 2: 1-5Yesterday we saw Habakkuk offer his complaint to God. Today we see God respond. Through Habakuk's eyes, things are terrible. Evil abounds. It is awful. But God says this; His judgment will not be delayed. It may seem to tarry, but it does not. God does not work or operate on our time. He works on His time. We need to learn to see the long game and things as God does. Through the light of eternity. Join us for our daily reflections with Andy. In 10 short minutes, he'll dig a little deeper into Scripture and help...
2023-05-1210 minAndy TalksReflections with Andy - The Complaint - Habakkuk 1Today in Habakkuk 1, we see the prophet receive a vision from God. And do you know what this vision does? It causes him to give voice to his complaint to God. Why do the wicked prosper? Why do God's enemies win? Why is there such evil in the world? We see in Chapter 1 that we have a God who is big enough that He can handle our complaints. He can handle our questions. He wants us to bring them to Him because He cannot help us with the things we refuse to give Him. Join us f...
2023-05-1111 minAndy TalksReflections with Andy - The Bible and the ProphetsWhat exactly is the Bible? Who were the prophets? What did they do? Starting tomorrow we will begin our reflections on the prophet Habakkuk. But today we take a few minutes to talk about how the Bible "works" and who the prophets were. Join us for our daily reflections with Andy. In 10 short minutes, he'll dig a little deeper into Scripture and help you better understand God's Word.You can watch this in video form here - https://revandy.org/blog/
2023-05-1011 minAndy TalksReflections with Andy - Peace - 2 Corinthians 13: 11-13In our final reflection on 2 Corinthians, we look at Paul's final words to the people. What does he leave them with? Peace. This town, this church, they know conflict. Paul doesn't tell them not to have conflict. He tells them to have peace. What is the difference? Join us for our daily reflections with Andy. In 10 short minutes, he'll dig a little deeper into Scripture and help you better understand God's Word.Read our passage here - https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=2+Corinthians+13%3A+11-13&version=NRSVUEYou can watch this in vid...
2023-05-0910 minAndy TalksReflections with Andy - Church Matters - 2 Corinthians 13: 1-10Church can be hard, y'all. We see Paul talking about that today. It is easy to write off church or to think that church really doesn't matter. But it does. Church matters. And we need our church, we need our community. Join us for our daily reflections with Andy. In 10 short minutes, he'll dig a little deeper into Scripture and help you better understand God's Word.Read our passage here -https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=2+Corinthians+13%3A+1-10&version=NRSVUEYou can watch this in video form here - https://revandy.org/blog...
2023-05-0810 minAndy TalksReflections with Andy - Love and Anguish - 2 Corinthians 12: 11-21Paul has such deep anguish for Corinth because he loves them so. Do we have that same time of grief over someone? We do for those we love. As Christians, do we truly love and pour into each other as Paul did? When we do that, our faith comes alive. Join us for our daily reflections with Andy. In 10 short minutes, he'll dig a little deeper into Scripture and help you better understand God's Word.Read our passage here - https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=2+Corinthians+12%3A+11-21&version=NRSVUEYou can watch...
2023-05-0510 minAndy TalksReflections with Andy - Thorn in the Flesh - 2 Corinthians 12: 1-10 Paul tells us about a great vision. But because he needed to be humbled, he had a thorn in the flesh. All of us, we have a thorn in the flesh, a weakness that greatly troubles us. But, through God's grace, that thorn in the flesh can be a great blessing because it makes us truly dependent on God's grace. Join us for our daily reflections with Andy. In 10 short minutes, he'll dig a little deeper into Scripture and help you better understand God's Word.Read our passage here - https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?s...
2023-05-0410 minAndy TalksReflections with Andy - What's Your Story? - 2 Corinthians 11: 16-33Today we see Paul share his story of all that he went through to show the Corinthians that they can truly trust him. Our story of what God has done is important. What's your story? Join us for our daily reflections with Andy. In 10 short minutes, he'll dig a little deeper into Scripture and help you better understand God's Word.Read our passage here - https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=2+Corinthians+11%3A+16-33&version=NRSVUEYou can watch this in video form here - https://revandy.org/blog/
2023-05-0310 minAndy TalksReflections with Andy - Who to Follow - 2 Corinthians 11: 1-15 How do we know what voice to follow? How do we know which preacher or leader is one that we should follow? Paul explains to the people of Corinth what we should be looking for in answering that question. Who should we follow? Join us for our daily reflections with Andy. In 10 short minutes, he'll dig a little deeper into Scripture and help you better understand God's Word.Read our passage here - https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=2+Corinthians+11%3A+1-15&version=NRSVUEYou can watch this in video form here - h...
2023-05-0210 minAndy TalksReflections with Andy - Honest Relationships - 2 Corinthians 10: 1-16Today we see that Paul is very honest with Corinth. Why? Because he loves them. When you truly love someone you can be honest with them. In our lives, we need those honest relationships, and the sad reality today is that too few of us have them. Let's take time to build up those key relationships in our lives. Join us for our daily reflections with Andy. In 10 short minutes, he'll dig a little deeper into Scripture and help you better understand God's Word.Read our passage here - https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=2+Cor...
2023-05-0110 minAndy TalksReflections with Andy - Connected - 2 Corinthians 9: 1-15We see Paul continuing to teach about giving in this chapter. But he's really teaching about mutual love and connection. What would it look like if we truly loved one another? What would it look like if we truly felt connected to each other? Join us for our daily reflections with Andy. In 10 short minutes, he'll dig a little deeper into Scripture and help you better understand God's Word.Read our passage here - https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=2+Corinthians+9&version=NRSVUEYou can watch this in video form here - https://re...
2023-04-2811 minAndy TalksReflections with Andy -Who Matters - 2 Corinthians 8: 16-24We see in this passage who matters to God. Everyone! And just because no one sees our faithfulness does mean that God does not see. He sees, and He honors! Join us for our daily reflections with Andy. In 10 short minutes, he'll dig a little deeper into Scripture and help you better understand God's Word.Read our passage here - https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=2+Corinthians+8%3A+16-24&version=NRSVUEYou can watch this in video form here - https://revandy.org/blog/
2023-04-2709 minAndy TalksReflections with Andy - Generosity - 2 Corinthians 8: 1-15Generosity was a key value and virtue of the early church. Today we learn why that is. And we see just how important generosity remains for us today in our faith and growth. Join us for our daily reflections with Andy. In 10 short minutes, he'll dig a little deeper into Scripture and help you better understand God's Word.Read our passage here - https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=2+Corinthians+8%3A+1-15&version=NRSVUEYou can watch this in video form here - https://revandy.org/blog/
2023-04-2611 minAndy TalksReflections with Andy - Godly Grief - 2 Corinthians 7: 2-16We have all felt guilt for things that we have done (or not done). Today Paul teaches something very important. The difference between Godly guilt and worldly guilt. The difference can literally be life, and faith, changing. Join us for our daily reflections with Andy. In 10 short minutes, he'll dig a little deeper into Scripture and help you better understand God's Word.Read our passage here - https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=2+Corinthians+7%3A+2-16&version=NRSVUEYou can watch this in video form here - https://revandy.org/blog/
2023-04-2510 minAndy TalksReflections with Andy - Who Do we Turn To? - 2 Corinthians 6: 14-7:1We see Paul talk to us today about the importance of our relationships. Who are the people in our lives we turn to the most? Do these people help us love Jesus more? We all need people in our lives who help strengthen our walk with Jesus. Join us for our daily reflections with Andy. In 10 short minutes, he'll dig a little deeper into Scripture and help you better understand God's Word.Read our passage here - https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=2+Corinthians+6%3A+14-7%3A1&version=NRSVUEYou can watch this in v...
2023-04-2410 minAndy TalksReflections with Andy - 2 Corinthians 6:1-13Paul tells us all that he has gone through the sake of the Gospel. He was beaten, abused, and talked about. But he continued because Jesus called him and loved the people. How often does our pride keep us from truly loving others? And where in our lives has our inability to open our hearts kept reconciliation from happening? Where can we be more humble? And where can we open our hearts? Join us for our daily reflections with Andy. In 10 short minutes, he'll dig a little deeper into Scripture and help you better understand God...
2023-04-2110 minAndy TalksReflections with Andy - 2 Corinthians 5:11-21Today we see Paul tell us this - God has reconciled the world to Himself through Jesus Christ. And we have that ministry of reconciliation to the world. He is making His appeal through us; we are His ambassadors. Does the world know through our lives and words that God loves them? We are His ambassadors. Join us for our daily reflections with Andy. In 10 short minutes, he'll dig a little deeper into Scripture and help you better understand God's Word.Read our passage here - https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=2+Corinthians+5%3A+11...
2023-04-2010 minAndy TalksReflections with Andy - 2 Corinthians 4: 16-5:10Today's passage raises some important questions. What is truly worthwhile? What is judgment? Can we have assurance? And nakedness? Join us for our daily reflections with Andy. In 10 short minutes, he'll dig a little deeper into Scripture and help you better understand God's Word.Read our passage here -https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=2+Corinthians+4%3A+16-+5%3A10&version=NRSVUEYou can watch this in video form here - https://revandy.org/blog/
2023-04-1910 minAndy TalksReflections with Andy - 2 Corinthians 4: 1-15Ever been frustrated by someone who just refuses to believe in Jesus? Today we get an understanding of what keeps some people from believing. And we are reminded exactly where it is our power comes from. Join us for our daily reflections with Andy. In 10 short minutes, he'll dig a little deeper into Scripture and help you better understand God's Word.Read our passage here - https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=2+Corinthians+4%3A+1-15&version=NRSVUEYou can watch this in video form here - https://revandy.org/blog/
2023-04-1809 minAndy TalksReflections with Andy - 2 Corinthians 3: 7-18Join us for our daily reflections with Andy. In 10 short minutes, he'll dig a little deeper into Scripture and help you better understand God's Word.Today we see where one of Charles Wesley's great lines comes from "changed from glory into glory. " We behold the glory of God. And we see we read the Bible through the lens of Jesus Christ! Read our passage here - https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=2+Corinthians+3%3A+7-18&version=NRSVUEYou can watch this in video form here - https://revandy.org/blog/
2023-04-1710 minAndy TalksReflections with Andy - 2 Corinthians 3: 1-6Join us for our daily reflections with Andy. In 10 short minutes, he'll dig a little deeper in Scripture and help you better understand God's Word. Today we see just how important it is to have someone who pours into us. But we must be pouring into others as well. Having a mentor and being mentored matters. But we are also reminded that our competence is not our own; it is in Christ. Read our passage here - https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=2+Corinthians+3%3A+1-6&version=NRSVUEYou can watch this in v...
2023-04-1410 minAndy TalksReflections with Andy - 2 Corinthians 2: 12-17Join us for our daily reflections with Andy. In 10 short minutes, he'll dig a little deeper in Scripture and help you better understand God's Word.Today Paul talks to us about worry, but in a way that we may not expect. Then we are reminded of the very powerful truth; we are God's representative, no matter where we find ourselves in life. Read our passage here - https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=2+Corinthians+2%3A+12-17&version=NRSVUEYou can watch this in video form here - https://revandy.org/blog/
2023-04-1311 minAndy TalksReflections with Andy - 2 Corinthians 2: 1-11Join us for our daily reflections with Andy. In 10 short minutes, he'll dig a little deeper in Scripture and help you better understand God's Word. Today we see Paul talk to us about the importance of forgiveness. Forgiveness is hard, so hard. But through God's grace, it is a gift to those who are forgiven and those who forgive. Read our passage here - https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=2+Corinthians+2%3A+1-11&version=NRSVUEYou can watch this in video form here - https://revandy.org/blog/
2023-04-1210 minAndy TalksReflections with Andy - 2 Corinthians 1: 12-24Join us for our daily reflections with Andy. In 10 short minutes, he'll dig a little deeper in Scripture and help you better understand God's Word.Today we see that Paul's plans do not work out as he would like. What do we do when God decides to change our plans? What does it mean to submit even our plans and schedules to God? Read our passage here - https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=2+Corinthians+1%3A+12-24&version=NRSVUEYou can watch this in video form here - https://revandy.org/blog/
2023-04-1111 minAndy TalksReflections with Andy - 2 Corinthians 1: 1-11Join us for our daily reflections with Andy. In 10 short minutes, he'll dig a little deeper in Scripture and help you better understand God's Word.Today we will start reading 2 Corinthians together. We see Paul talk about afflictions and sufferings, but not in a bad way, but a good way. In our world, comfort has become our idol. How does this stop us from experiencing God's goodness and power? Read our passage here - https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=2+Corinthians+1%3A+1-11&version=NRSVUEYou can watch this in video form here - ...
2023-04-1010 minAndy TalksReflections with Andy - Good FridayJoin us for our daily reflections with Andy. In 10 short minutes, he'll dig a little deeper in Scripture and help you better understand God's Word.Today is Good Friday. Why is this day called that? On the one hand, what happened to Jesus is not "good." But on the other hand, what happened is "good" because through it, we are forgiven. Join us as we walk deeper into this Holy Day. Read our passage here - https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Luke+23%3A+32-38&version=NRSVUEYou can watch this in video fo...
2023-04-0710 minAndy TalksReflections with Andy - Maundy ThursdayJoin us for our daily reflections with Andy. In 10 short minutes, he'll dig a little deeper in Scripture and help you better understand God's Word.Today is Maunday Thursday, one of the holiest days of our faith. But what is this day really about? What does this day mean to our faith? We'll look today at John 13, where we see Jesus model love for us and give us some very important things. I'm also going to give you a little homework. Read our passage here - https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=John+13%3A+...
2023-04-0610 minAndy TalksReflections with Andy - Spy WednesdayJoin us for our daily reflections with Andy. In 10 short minutes, he'll dig a little deeper in Scripture, and help you better understand God's Word. Today on Holy Wednesday, or "Spy" Wednesday, we look at Luke 22: 2-6, where Satan enters into Judas. What is happening here? And what does it mean to our lives? Read our passage here - https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Luke+22%3A+2-6&version=NRSVUEYou can watch this in video form here - https://revandy.org/blog/
2023-04-0510 min