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Reflections with Andy - Daniel 2: 24-45 – Not Surprised
Today we continue our journey through Daniel 2 as Daniel interprets Nebuchadnezzar’s troubling dream of the great statue. While there are plenty of details we could explore about the kingdoms represented in the dream, today we step back and loo...
Reflections with Andy - Daniel 2: 1-23 - Dreams
In today’s reflection, we continue our journey through Daniel 2 and look at Daniel’s response to a crisis with prudence and discretion. Before we speak, are there times when we need to ask, “Does this need to be said? Does it need to be said by...
Sunday Sermon - Why Church?
In our message from August 23, 2026, we look at Hebrews 12: 1-4. We wrestle with the question: Why does church matter? Why is it important? With all the brokenness, hypocrisy, and failures of the church, why should it even matter? &...
Reflections with Andy - Daniel 1 – In Exile
As we begin the book of Daniel, we enter the story of a young Jewish man living in exile in Babylon. Nebuchadnezzar doesn't just take Daniel and the other young men from their homeland—he attempts to reshape their identity by changing their nam...
Reflections with Andy - Psalm 140 – Sowing and Reaping
In this reflection, we continue looking at the difficult and often uncomfortable imprecatory Psalms with Psalm 140. David cries out to God for protection from those who have hurt him and asks God to bring judgment upon his enemies. How do we re...
Reflections with Andy - Psalm 109 – Go Get ‘em!
What do we do with the parts of the Bible that make us uncomfortable? In this reflection on Psalm 109, we look at one of the imprecatory Psalms—an intense prayer in which David cries out to God for justice against his enemies. These words can b...
Reflections with Andy - 1 Corinthians 16: 5-24 – The People of God
As we finish our journey through 1 Corinthians, we look at Paul's closing words and the many people he names at the end of his letter. Timothy, Apollos, Priscilla, Aquila, Stephanas, and others remind us that the work of God has never been abou...
Reflections with Andy - 1 Corinthians 16: 1-4 – Remember the Poor
Today we look at 1 Corinthians 16:1–4, where Paul reminds the church of one of the earliest and most essential marks of Christian life: remember the poor. Paul ends this letter with a grounding reminder: after all the debates, disagreemen...
Sunday Sermon - Let's Go!
In our message from August 16, 2026, Andy shares with us from Acts 8: 26-40. We see the Lord tell Phillip to go. And that is what he did, and so many things were changed for the better because of it. God does the same today. He has ...
Reflections with Andy - 1 Corinthians 15: 35-58 - The Imperishable
What happens to us after the resurrection? In this reflection on 1 Corinthians 15, we explore Paul's attempt to describe the resurrection body and what it means for our hope as Christians. Paul uses the image of a seed becoming something far gr...
Reflections with Andy - 1 Corinthians 15: 12-36, Part Two - All Dead in Adam, All Live in Christ
Today, we take a closer look at 1 Corinthians 15 and Paul's powerful statement that "all die in Adam" but "all are made alive in Christ." What does that actually mean for how we understand sin, humanity, salvation, and the image of God? We talk...
Reflections with Andy - 1 Corinthians 15: 12-36, Part One – The Resurrection
In 1 Corinthians 15, Paul makes a bold claim: if there is no resurrection from the dead, then the entire Christian faith falls apart. In today's reflection, Andy explores the cultural and theological background behind Paul's argument, including...
Reflections with Andy - 1 Corinthians 15: 1-11 – First Importance
In 1 Corinthians 15, Paul reminds the church of what is truly "of first importance": Jesus Christ—his death for our sins, his burial, his resurrection, and his appearances to the witnesses. In today's reflection, Andy explores what it means to ...
Reflections with Andy - 1 Corinthians 14: 26-40 – Silent in Church?
What does Paul mean when he says that worship should be done "decently and in order"? In today's reflection, Andy finishes 1 Corinthians 14 by exploring Paul's teaching about orderly worship, spiritual gifts, prophecy, tongues, and the controve...
Sunday Sermon - Jump
In our Sunday Sermon from August 9, 2026, I share from Deuteronomy 31: 1-8. We see God telling the people and Joshua to move forward, even in the uncertainty. They can jump because they know that God will be there on the other side. So can we.&...
Reflections with Andy - 1 Corinthians 14: 1-25 – Where Does Speaking in Tongues Come From?
Why do some Christians speak in tongues while others don't? In today's reflection, Andy continues through 1 Corinthians 14 by exploring Paul's discussion of tongues and prophecy. Along the way, he explains the Wesleyan roots that connect Method...
Reflections with Andy - 1 Corinthians 13 – A More Excellent Way
We often hear 1 Corinthians 13 at weddings, but Paul wasn't writing about romance—he was addressing a divided church. In today's reflection, Andy explores the famous "love chapter" in its original context and shows why love is the greatest spir...
Reflections with Andy - 1 Corinthians 12:11-31 – A Spleen for Jesus
What happens when we spend more time comparing ourselves to others than using the gifts God has given us? In today's reflection, Andy continues through 1 Corinthians 12 as Paul describes the Church as the body of Christ. Every member has a purp...
Reflections with Andy - 1 Corinthians 12: 1-11 – Gifts
What are spiritual gifts, and why does God give them? In today's reflection, Andy begins exploring 1 Corinthians 12, where Paul reminds us that every gift—from wisdom and faith to teaching and service—comes from the same Holy Spirit and is give...
Reflections with Andy - 1 Corinthians 11: 17-34 – The Lord’s Supper, Part Two
What really happens when we come to the Lord's Table? In today's reflection, Andy continues exploring 1 Corinthians 11 by looking at the meaning of Holy Communion through the Wesleyan tradition. More than a ritual or remembrance, Communion is a...
Sunday Sermon - Christmas in August
In our sermon from August 2, 2026, as we continue to talk about what it means to tell our story, we talk about Christmas in August. We read from John 1: 1-14, and we talk about what it means for us and for the entire world for the Word to becom...
Reflections with Andy - 1 Corinthians 11: 17-34 – The Lord’s Supper, Part One
What does Paul really mean when he warns about taking Communion "in an unworthy manner"? For many Christians, these verses have been associated with fear and anxiety about approaching the Lord's Table. In today's reflection, Andy explores 1 Cor...
Reflections with Andy - 1 Corinthians 11: 2-16 – The Power of Context
In today's episode of Reflections with Andy, we explore one of the more challenging passages in 1 Corinthians as Paul discusses head coverings, worship, and cultural customs in the church. Rather than reading these verses in isolation, we consi...
Reflections with Andy - 1 Corinthians 10: 23 – 11: 1- All Things for God’s Glory
In today's episode of Reflections with Andy, we explore 1 Corinthians 10:23–11:1 and Paul's reminder that Christian freedom is always guided by love. While we may have the freedom to do many things, our first calling is to seek the good of othe...
Reflections with Andy - 1 Corinthians 10: 1-22 – Temptation is a Lie
In today’s reflection on 1 Corinthians 10:1–22, we look at how Paul uses Israel’s story as a warning and an encouragement for us. He reminds us that all of Scripture — Old and New — teaches us, challenges us, and reveals our need for grace. Pau...