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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 - Luke 15: 11-32 - The Lost Son, Part One
In Luke 15, Jesus tells the story of the lost son—or really, the lost sons—to show us the depth of the Father’s love. The younger son rebels, squanders everything, and hits rock bottom before “coming to himself” and returning home, only to be m...
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Reflections with Andy - Luke 15: 8-10 - The Lost Coin
In Luke 15, Jesus tells another “parable of lost things”—this time about a woman who loses one of her ten silver coins and searches tirelessly until she finds it, rejoicing when she does. The coin likely represented something deeply personal an...
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Reflections with Andy - Luke 15: 1-7 - The Lost Sheep
Luke 15 opens heaven’s heart, showing us God’s relentless love through stories of lost things — a sheep, a coin, and two sons. When the Pharisees grumbled that Jesus “welcomes sinners and eats with them,” they missed the point: sharing a meal m...
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Reflections with Andy - Luke 14: 34-35 - Stay Salty
In Luke 14:34–35, Jesus says, “Salt is good, but if salt loses its taste, how can its saltiness be restored?” It’s a short passage, but it packs a punch. Salt in Jesus’ day had two main purposes—to season and to preserve—and that’s exactly what...
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Sunday Sermon - Son of Encouragement
In our Traditional sermon from October 26, 2025, Andy shares his favorite Biblical character, Barnabas. Barnabas is called the Son of Encouragement because he believes in what others can be through Jesus. We need people who believe in wha...
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Reflections with Andy - Luke 14: 25-33 - Taking Up our Cross
In Luke 14:25–33, Jesus reminds us that following Him isn’t something we do halfway — it’s a full commitment. He says we must “hate” our family and even our own lives, not because He wants us to literally hate anyone, but because He’s calling u...
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Reflections with Andy - Luke 14: 15-24 - The Invitation
In Luke 14:15–24, Jesus tells a story about a great banquet where everyone’s invited, but most of the original guests make excuses and don’t show up. So the host opens the doors wide, welcoming the poor, the crippled, the blind, and the lame — ...
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Reflections with Andy - Luke 14: 7-14 - Humility and Power
This morning in Luke 14:7–14, Jesus uses a dinner party to teach us a powerful lesson about humility and the dangers of power. He notices how guests scramble for the best seats and reminds them that those who exalt themselves will be humbled, b...
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Reflections with Andy - Luke 14: 1-6 - A Life Close to Holiness
In Luke 14; 1-6, Jesus heals a man on the Sabbath while dining at a Pharisee’s house, knowing full well they’re watching to see if He’ll “break” the law. But Jesus exposes their hypocrisy by asking if they wouldn’t rescue their own child or ox ...
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Reflections with Andy - Luke 13: 31-35 - God’s Heart for People
In Luke 13:31–35, we see one of the most tender and heartbreaking moments in Jesus’ ministry. When He laments over Jerusalem, saying, “How often I have longed to gather your children as a hen gathers her brood, but you were not willing,” we gli...
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Sunday Sermon - Look Around
In our sermon from October 19, Andy shares with us from Luke 8 1-3. We see how Mary and the other women gave to Jesus because they were thankful. Jesus has done so much for us; He deserves all that we can give Him.
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Reflections with Andy - Luke 13: 22-30 - A Grace Driven Lifestyle
In today’s passage from Luke 13:22–30, Jesus teaches about the narrow door, reminding us that faith isn’t about proximity to Him or checking the right religious boxes—it’s about truly knowing and following Him. Just like the mustard seed and ye...
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Reflections with Andy - Luke 13: 18-21 - The Kingdom Makes a Way
God’s Kingdom rarely shows up in big, flashy ways—it starts small, like a mustard seed or a pinch of yeast. But those little moments of faithfulness, kindness, and love are how the Kingdom grows. You don’t have to do something grand to make a d...
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Reflections with Andy - Luke 13: 10-17 - What Correct Doctrine Looks Like
In Luke 13:10–17, Jesus heals a woman who had been crippled for eighteen years, doing so intentionally on the Sabbath to challenge the rigid interpretations of religious law. While the synagogue leader protests, citing Sabbath restrictions, Jes...
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Reflections with Andy - Luke 13: 1-9 - The Divine Scorekeeper?
In Luke 13:1–9, Jesus responds to news of two tragedies—the Galileans killed by Pilate and the people crushed when the tower of Siloam fell—by rejecting the idea that their suffering was God’s punishment. He reminds us that tragedy isn’t always...
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Reflections with Andy - Luke 12: 54-59 - Pay Attention
In Luke 12:54–59, Jesus challenges the crowd for being able to read the weather but missing the spiritual signs right in front of them. It’s a reminder for us to pay attention—to what the Holy Spirit is doing, to those small nudges from God in ...
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Sunday Sermon - The More You Know
In our message from October 12, 2025, Andy shares with us from Genesis 14:17-24. Where does tithing come from? Why is it important? We see Abram gives 10% of what he has to Melkizedek, who is a spiritual forerunner to Jesus (Psalm 110, He...
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Reflections with Andy - Luke 12: 49-53 - At a Cost
In Luke 12:49–53, Jesus says he came not to bring peace but division, reminding us that following him always requires a choice—and real choices have consequences. While in some parts of the world faith can cost family or even life, here it ofte...
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Sunday Sermon - On the Use of Money
In our Traditional message from October 5, 2025, Andy shares with us from 1 Timothy 6:3-10. Wesley told the early Methodists to "earn all you can, save all you can, and give all you can." Our budget is our greatest theological state...
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Reflections with Andy - Luke 12: 41-48 - Mysteries and Faithfulness
Jesus’ parable reminds us that we’re accountable for what we know, and that “to whom much has been given, much will be required.” We don’t have to figure out every mystery of God, but we are called to live out the simple, clear commands: love G...
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Reflections with Andy - Luke 12: 35-40 - Like a Thief in the Night
Jesus reminds us to stay ready because no one knows the hour of his return. We’ve all seen predictions come and go—rapture dates, doomsday calendars, TikTok prophets—but that’s not the point. The point is to live every day expecting him, not tr...
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Reflections with Andy - Luke 12: 22-34 - What Does Worry Accomplish
Today’s passage reminds us that God already knows what we need, so worrying won’t add anything to our lives—it only drains us. Jesus tells us not to get caught up chasing after food, clothing, or stuff that fades, but instead to seek the Kingdo...
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Reflections with Andy - Luke 12: 13-21 - You Can’t Take it With You
Today’s passage reminds us that abundance isn’t the problem—selfishness is. The rich man wasn’t called a fool because his land produced a good crop, but because he used it only for himself. He built bigger barns instead of a bigger heart. That’...
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Sunday Sermon - Scripture Way of Salvation: Sanctifying Grace
Our sermon got dropped today. Andy gives us a quick recap of the sermon. We see that holiness is love when God sanctifies us through His grace, we are able to love, forgive, and extend mercy. In a cold world, that shows the effect Jesus has on ...
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Reflections with Andy - Luke 12: 1-12 - The Spirit
In Luke 12:1–12, Jesus reminds us that God sees everything, and yet still loves us. Hypocrisy hides nothing from him. Fear of people can’t compare to trusting the One who knows the number of hairs on our head. Even sparrows matter to God—and we...
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