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Join Andy Stoddard as he shares with us his daily reflection. Along with an occasional surprise.

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Reflections with Andy - Faithful, not Cool - Acts 9: 26-31

July 21, 2023 10:00 - 10 minutes - 7.33 MB

Paul 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. T...

Reflections with Andy - Different - Acts 9: 19-25

July 20, 2023 10:00 - 10 minutes - 7.3 MB

We 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. ...

Reflections with Andy - Brother Saul - Acts 9: 1-19

July 19, 2023 10:00 - 11 minutes - 7.7 MB

Today, 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 had to give Paul grace. He had t...

Reflections with Andy - What is to Stop Us? - Acts 8:26-40

July 18, 2023 10:00 - 10 minutes - 7.48 MB

We 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...

Reflections with Andy - The Spirit - Acts 8:1-25

July 17, 2023 10:00 - 10 minutes - 7.58 MB

Because 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 S...

Sunday Sermon - Relationship Roadmap - Other Relationships

July 17, 2023 10:00 - 13 minutes - 9.43 MB

In our July 16 message, Andy shares with us from Ephesians 6: 5-9.  This passage starts off talking about slavery, so we take a few moments to unpack to interpret scripture, particularly hard passages. After that, we look at what Paul is telling us about the other key relationships in our lives, especially our need for friendships.     

Reflections with Andy - Don’t Give Up - Acts 7: 54 - 8:1

July 14, 2023 10:00 - 11 minutes - 7.74 MB

Today 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’...

Reflections with Andy - Point to Jesus - Acts 7: 35-53

July 13, 2023 10:00 - 11 minutes - 7.68 MB

Stephen’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. Ar...

Reflections with Andy - Hero of the Story - Acts 7: 1-34

July 12, 2023 10:00 - 10 minutes - 7.52 MB

We 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 m...

Reflections with Andy - Stuck in a Rut - Acts 6: 8-15

July 11, 2023 10:00 - 10 minutes - 7.55 MB

Stephen 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?  ...

Reflections with Andy - What Are You Called to Do? - Acts 6: 1-7

July 10, 2023 10:00 - 10 minutes - 7.24 MB

There 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...

A Few Words from Andy

July 09, 2023 22:00 - 8 minutes - 5.7 MB

An excerpt from my sermon about where the church finds itself in the midst of discernment.  The way the devil wins is when our love turns to hate.

Sunday Sermon - Relationship Roadmap - Parents

July 09, 2023 10:00 - 22 minutes - 15.2 MB

In our Relationship Roadmap series, we look today at what Paul has to say about what it means to be a parent. To love our children and not provoke them. How do we love?  How do we discipline?  It all starts with being rooted in Christ.  And at the end of the message, I share a few words to St. Matthew's about how we live together during pain, hurt, anger, and discernment.     

Reflections with Andy - You Ask Me How I Know He Lives? - Acts 5: 26-42

July 07, 2023 10:00 - 10 minutes - 7.57 MB

We 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...

Reflections with Andy - God Will Make a Way - Acts 5: 17-26

July 06, 2023 10:00 - 10 minutes - 7.27 MB

Today 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 ...

Reflections with Andy - Change the World - Acts 5: 12-16

July 05, 2023 10:00 - 10 minutes - 7.33 MB

One 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 chang...

Reflections with Andy - Giving - Acts 5: 1-11

July 04, 2023 10:00 - 11 minutes - 7.91 MB

Today 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 desi...

Reflections with Andy - Sons and Daughters of Encouragement - Acts 4: 32-37

July 03, 2023 10:00 - 10 minutes - 7.44 MB

Today, 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...

Reflections with Andy - Comfort Zone - Acts 4: 23-31

June 30, 2023 10:00 - 10 minutes - 7.45 MB

In 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 int...

Reflections with Andy - The Boldness of Peter - Acts 4: 1-22

June 29, 2023 10:00 - 11 minutes - 7.7 MB

Today 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 And...

Reflections with Andy - Times of Refreshment - Acts 3: 11-26

June 28, 2023 10:00 - 11 minutes - 7.61 MB

Today 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 refreshm...

Reflections with Andy - Signs and Wonders - Acts 3: 1-10

June 27, 2023 10:00 - 10 minutes - 7.38 MB

We 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 an...

Sunday Sermon - Reltionship Roadmap - Children

June 26, 2023 10:00 - 26 minutes - 18.5 MB

In our series Relationship Roadmap, Andy shares from Ephesians 6: 1-3.  Children are told to obey their parents.  Just as wives submit, husbands lay down, and children obey. All members of the family are called to submit themselves to the mission and good of the family.      

Reflections with Andy - The First Church - Acts 2: 43-47

June 26, 2023 10:00 - 11 minutes - 7.73 MB

We'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 d...

Reflections with Andy - The First Altar Call - Acts 2: 37-42

June 23, 2023 10:00 - 11 minutes - 7.59 MB

Yesterday 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...

Reflections with Andy - The First Sermon - Acts 2: 14-36

June 22, 2023 10:00 - 10 minutes - 7.59 MB

Yesterday 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 d...

Reflections with Andy - Pentecost Day - Acts 2: 1-13

June 21, 2023 10:00 - 11 minutes - 7.75 MB

Today 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 ...

Reflections with Andy - Plugging In - Acts 1: 12-26

June 20, 2023 10:00 - 12 minutes - 8.28 MB

We 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...

Reflections with Andy - Acts 1: 1-11 - Introduction

June 19, 2023 10:00 - 12 minutes - 8.63 MB

Today 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. ...

Sunday Sermon - Relationship Roadmap - Husbands

June 19, 2023 10:00 - 21 minutes - 15 MB

In our June 18 Traditional sermon, Andy shares with us from Ephesians 5: 25-33.  In this passage, we see that husbands are commanded to love their wives as Christ loves the church.  As husbands and wives both mutually submit for the good of the marriage, we see the power of Christ in our families!        

Reflections with Andy - Paul's Friends - Acts 9: 19-25

June 16, 2023 10:00 - 11 minutes - 7.8 MB

Paul 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 ty...

Reflections with Andy - The Magnificent Magi - Matthew 2: 1-12

June 15, 2023 10:00 - 10 minutes - 7.45 MB

Today 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 wil...

Reflections with Andy - Jethro - Exodus 18: 18-27

June 14, 2023 10:00 - 10 minutes - 7.41 MB

Today 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 de...

Reflections with Andy - The Hebrew Midwives - Exodus 1: 8-22

June 13, 2023 10:00 - 11 minutes - 7.73 MB

Today 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 h...

Reflections with Andy - Jesus Puts Together a Team - John 1: 35-51

June 12, 2023 10:00 - 11 minutes - 7.7 MB

This 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, h...

Sunday Sermon - Relationship Roadmap - Wives

June 12, 2023 10:00 - 24 minutes - 16.5 MB

In our Traditional message from June 11, Andy shares with us from challenging verses, Ephesians 5: 21-24.  Wives submit to your husbands.  These words have been used for great harm, by many people. But when we take a look at the broader context of scripture, we see what Paul is saying not just to wives, but to all believers.   

Reflections with Andy - Our Way of Life - Ephesians 2: 1-10

June 09, 2023 10:00 - 10 minutes - 7.12 MB

We'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 the Christian l...

Reflections with Andy - The Prayer of the Righteous - James 5: 13-20

June 08, 2023 10:00 - 10 minutes - 7.47 MB

Today 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 ...

Reflections with Andy - Suffering - James 5: 7-12

June 07, 2023 10:00 - 10 minutes - 7.5 MB

In 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...

Reflections with Andy - Do Right - James 5: 1-6

June 06, 2023 10:00 - 10 minutes - 7.51 MB

We 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. Read our pa...

Reflections with Andy - Humility - James 4: 11-17

June 05, 2023 10:00 - 10 minutes - 7.15 MB

James 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...

Sunday Sermon - Relationship Roadmap

June 05, 2023 10:00 - 21 minutes - 14.9 MB

In our Traditional message from June 4, 2023, Andy shares with us from Matthew 22: 36-40. It comes down to relationships, our relationship with God and neighbor. Over the next few weeks, we'll take time to look at the key relationships within our lives!

Reflections with Andy - Friend of the World - James 4: 1-10

June 02, 2023 10:00 - 10 minutes - 7.44 MB

Today 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 episod...

Reflections with Andy - Gentleness - James 3: 13-18

June 01, 2023 10:00 - 10 minutes - 7.3 MB

We 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. I...

Reflections with Andy - Taming the Tongue - James 3: 1-12

May 30, 2023 21:00 - 10 minutes - 7.42 MB

In 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...

Reflections with Andy - Involuntary Movements - James 2: 14-26

May 30, 2023 10:00 - 10 minutes - 7.22 MB

Just 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 episo...

Sunday Sermon - God is an Artist

May 29, 2023 10:00 - 29 minutes - 20.2 MB

In our INTERSECTION message from Pentecost, 2023, Andy shares with us from Acts 2: 1-21.  We see that in Pentecost that God is a painting us a picture of what He longs to do. He longs to restore and rebuild.  He will restore all that sin has taken.  The Holy Spirit will restore and will bring new life.  

Reflections with Andy - Changing the World - James 2: 14-26

May 29, 2023 10:00 - 10 minutes - 7.55 MB

Today 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...

Reflections with Andy - The Demons Believe - James 2: 14-26

May 26, 2023 10:00 - 10 minutes - 7.41 MB

I 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...

Reflections with Andy - The Royal Law - James 2: 1-13

May 25, 2023 10:00 - 10 minutes - 7.27 MB

We 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/do...