Today’s passage is one that we have heard read a million times. We know it. We’ve heard it. We’ve experienced it. This story reminds us of our parents and grandparents, it reminds us of our home, of Christmases of old. … Continue reading
Monthly Archives: December 2023
Reflections with Andy – The Plan All Along – Matthew 1: 18-25
We look at Matthew’s telling of the Christmas story. We see how, from the very beginning, Matthew is tying everything into the Old Testament. Jesus is not a new thing, but He is the very fulfillment of what God was … Continue reading
Reflections with Andy – Far as the Curse is Found – John 1: 1-18
Over the next three days, we will look at the Christmas story as found in the Gospels. Today, we look at John’s. This is my personal favorite. Now, when we read John’s Gospel, we don’t see the normal things we … Continue reading
Reflections with Andy – Stoke the Fire – Luke 24: 28-32
Throughout the season of Advent, we’ll have a weekday reflection based on suggested scriptures from a great resource entitled The Common Rule. You can find a calendar of the daily readings here. Today, We read how their hearts burned when … Continue reading
Reflections with Andy – Looking for Hope- Psalm 130
Throughout the season of Advent, we’ll have a weekday reflection based on suggested scriptures from a great resource entitled The Common Rule. You can find a calendar of the daily readings here. Psalm 130 is a psalm of ascent. It … Continue reading
Reflections with Andy – Keep Watch – Mark 13: 32-37
Throughout the season of Advent, we’ll have a weekday reflection based on suggested scriptures from a great resource entitled The Common Rule. You can find a calendar of the daily readings here. Jesus tells us to keep awake. Keep awake, … Continue reading
Reflections with Andy – Restored – Isaiah 11:1-10
Throughout the season of Advent, we’ll have a weekday reflection based on suggested scriptures from a great resource entitled The Common Rule. You can find a calendar of the daily readings here. We see a beautiful picture today of what … Continue reading
Reflections with Andy – Wait in the Lord – Psalm 27
Throughout the season of Advent, we’ll have a weekday reflection based on suggested scriptures from a great resource entitled The Common Rule. You can find a calendar of the daily readings here. Today, we are told to wait on the … Continue reading
Reflections with Andy – Rest in Him – Zephaniah 3:14-17
Throughout the season of Advent, we’ll have a weekday reflection based on suggested scriptures from a great resource entitled The Common Rule. You can find a calendar of the daily readings here. CS Lewis once said, “All that we call … Continue reading
Reflections with Andy – Peace – Romans 15:4-13
Throughout the season of Advent, we’ll have a weekday reflection based on suggested scriptures from a great resource entitled The Common Rule. You can find a calendar of the daily readings here. Paul gives us repeated passages from the Old … Continue reading