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Reflections with Andy -1 Timothy 1: 12-20 – Great Grace
In 1 Timothy 1:12–20, Paul describes himself as the “chief of sinners,” remembering his past as a blasphemer and persecutor of the church—and yet also remembering the incredible grace and mercy he received from Jesus Christ. Today we reflect on...
Reflections with Andy -1 Timothy 1: 1-11 – The Aim of Doctrine
In 1 Timothy 1, Paul urges Timothy to teach sound doctrine and avoid getting caught up in myths, speculation, and meaningless arguments. But Paul also gives us a powerful test for what our teaching and theology should produce: “The aim of such ...
Sunday Sermon - Coffee and Jesus
In our Sunday sermon from September 20, 2026, we look at Matthew 6: 5-15. We talk about what a method of prayer looks like, but we know this truth. It's not about what we say; it's about being aware of God's presence all around us.
Reflections with Andy - Acts 16: 1-3 – The Important Relationships
As we begin our journey through 1 and 2 Timothy, Titus, and eventually Philemon, we start with the relationship between Paul and Timothy. Timothy was someone Paul mentored, taught, encouraged, and trusted—and that relationship gives us a pictur...
Reflections with Andy - Daniel 12 – What Really Matters
We finish our journey through Daniel with chapter 12, a passage that points beyond the difficult events of history toward the hope of resurrection. Daniel contains plenty of numbers, visions, kingdoms, and prophecies that can tempt us to spend ...
Reflections with Andy - Daniel 11 – Know Your History
In Daniel 11, we encounter war, persecution, suffering, and rulers who seem to have enormous power. But the chapter ultimately reminds us that difficult seasons are not new, and we are not the first generation to face uncertainty, injustice, or...
Reflections with Andy - Daniel 10 – You are Safe
In Daniel 10, Daniel is overwhelmed by a vision of things that are still to come. He doesn’t know how God’s plan will unfold, and neither do we always understand what God is doing in the middle of our own difficult seasons. But God gives Daniel...
Reflections with Andy - Daniel 9 – Seventy Weeks
In today’s Reflections, we enter Daniel chapter 9, one of the Bible’s most challenging prophetic passages, including Daniel’s famous vision of the “seventy weeks.” Before receiving that vision, however, Daniel begins with confession, reminding ...
Sunday Sermon - Broken Ankles and Days of our Lives
In our September 13, 2026 message, Andy shares from 2 Timothy 3:14-16 and 2 Peter 3:14-17. What do we believe about the Bible? What role does it play in our lives and in our church? What do we do with the hard passages? What d...
Reflections with Andy - Daniel 8 – The Path of History
Today we begin Daniel chapter 8 and enter another challenging apocalyptic vision involving kingdoms, a ram, a goat, Alexander the Great, Antiochus IV Epiphanes, and the desecration and restoration of the temple. While there is plenty in Daniel ...
Reflections with Andy - Daniel 7 – Every Little Thing is Gonna Be Alright
In today’s Reflections, we begin Daniel chapter 7 and enter the challenging world of biblical apocalyptic literature—visions, beasts, kingdoms, judgment, and the mysterious “Son of Man.” While there are many different interpretations of the det...
Reflections with Andy - Daniel 6: 19-28 – Work for Good
In today’s Rooted Reflections, we finish Daniel 6 and celebrate God’s deliverance of Daniel from the lions’ den. But the story points us toward something bigger than Daniel’s rescue: his faithfulness to God also led him to seek the welfare of t...
Reflections with Andy - Daniel 6: 10-18 – Daniel’s Courage
In today’s reflection from Daniel 6:10–18, we see Daniel respond to the king’s new law with quiet, consistent faithfulness. Daniel knows the decree has been signed and understands the consequences, but he simply continues doing what he has alwa...
Reflections with Andy - Daniel 6: 1-9 – Flattering Lips
In today’s reflection from Daniel 6:1–9, we look at the danger of flattery and the importance of having people in our lives who will lovingly tell us the truth. Darius allows himself to be convinced that he is so important that everyone should ...
Sunday Sermon - The Hound of Heaven
What do United Methodists believe? It really comes down to one word: Grace. Yes, but what do we really believe about Grace? Join us as we reflect upon Ephesians 2: 1-10 and talk about how God is always the first actor in our faith a...
Reflections with Andy - Labor Day Thoughts – Work and Rest
On this Labor Day reflection, we step away from Daniel for a moment to consider what Scripture teaches us about work and rest. Work was part of God’s good creation from the beginning—Adam was given a purpose and vocation in the Garden of Eden—b...
Reflections with Andy - Daniel 5: 13-30- The Path of Daniel
In today’s reflection, we finish Daniel chapter 5 and hear Daniel interpret the writing on the wall for King Belshazzar. Belshazzar offers Daniel power, prestige, and a gold chain, but Daniel makes it clear that he isn’t serving God for earthly...
Reflections with Andy - Daniel 5: 1-12 – Aching for the Divine
In today’s reflection from Daniel 5, we look at the famous story of the writing on the wall and, more specifically, at the sacred vessels Belshazzar took from the temple and used at his feast. That leads us to think about what makes something s...
Reflections with Andy - Daniel 4: 34-37 – Pride and Madness
In Daniel 4, Nebuchadnezzar finally comes to his senses after being humbled by his own pride. He had become so convinced of his own power and greatness that he forgot the most important truth: God is God, and we are not. In this reflection, we ...
Reflections with Andy - Daniel 4: 1-33 – All Good Things
In Daniel 4, Nebuchadnezzar has a dream warning him that his pride and confidence in his own power are leading him toward a great humbling. Daniel interprets the dream and tells the king to turn from his ways and recognize that God is sovereign...
Sunday Sermon - Shibboleth
We continue talking about the things that truly matter in our faith. We talk in this message about one of the essential things of our Wesleyan belief: Holiness. But what is that? Jesus tells us in Matthew: love. The test of ou...
Reflections with Andy - Daniel 3: 19-30 – The Fiery Furnace
Today we finish the story of Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego in the fiery furnace and focus on the fourth person who appears with them in the fire. Their story reminds us that faithfulness doesn't mean we will never face difficult seasons—in fa...
Reflections with Andy - Daniel 3: 1-18 – The Golden Statue
Today we continue through Daniel with the story of Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego and their refusal to worship Nebuchadnezzar’s golden statue. Even when threatened with the fiery furnace, they demonstrate a remarkable faith—not simply a faith ...
Reflections with Andy - Daniel 2: 46-49 – Influence
In today’s reflection, we finish Daniel chapter 2 and look at how Daniel’s ability to interpret Nebuchadnezzar’s dream leads him into a position of influence in Babylon. Daniel didn’t choose exile, but God placed him there and used the gifts he...
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...