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1 John 2: 1-17 – The World of the Text

Posted on June 8, 2020 by Andy Stoddard

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This week we are going to be looking deeper at  1 John 2: 1-17.  This chapter is very personal, very encouraging, and very challenging.  When you read this, you are going to be reminded of our call to love others as … Continue reading →

Posted in Reflections, Rooted Tagged 1 John, Cross, Grace, Jesus, Sin

Good Friday

Posted on April 10, 2020 by Andy Stoddard

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Today is Good Friday, the day of the year is most wrongly named.  Yes, the results of it are right, for the suffering of Jesus secured our forgiveness and our salvation.  But it was not “good” in any way. Today’s … Continue reading →

Posted in Reflections, Rooted Tagged Cross, Good Friday, Grace, Jesus

Nothing Can Separate

Posted on September 20, 2019 by Andy Stoddard

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Today’s reading is Romans 8: 31-39 Today, this great chapter comes to an end and what a way it ends.  We were started off being told that we are not condemned.  Then we learn that all things work for good.  … Continue reading →

Posted in Reflections, Rooted Tagged Cross, Grace, Hope, Jesus, Love

The Law and Grace

Posted on September 16, 2019 by Andy Stoddard

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Today’s reading is Romans 7: 1-13 Romans 7 is one of the most heartbreaking and painful chapters of the Bible, to me at least.  But Chapter 7 is the Good Friday to Chapter 8’s Easter.  Chapter 8 is so beautiful … Continue reading →

Posted in Reflections, Rooted Tagged Cross, Grace, Jesus, Law

At Just the Right Moment

Posted on September 9, 2019 by Andy Stoddard

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Today’s reading is Romans 5: 1-11 Today’s passage has some of the most important verses in all the bible within it, or at least it does to me.  Verse 7 says that at the right time, Jesus died for us.  Then … Continue reading →

Posted in Reflections, Rooted Tagged Cross, Grace, Jesus, Love, Sin

Poured Out

Posted on July 19, 2019 by Andy Stoddard

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Today’s reading is Isaiah 53: 7-12 Once again, I want you to go back and reread today’s passage.  Outside of the actual crucifixion account, I don’t know if you can find a better telling or understanding of what Jesus did on … Continue reading →

Posted in Reflections, Rooted Tagged Bible, Cross, Jesus

Jesus Paid it All

Posted on July 18, 2019 by Andy Stoddard

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Today’s reading is Isaiah 53: 1-6 The next two days we will be reading another of my (Andy) favorite chapters in the Bible.  We will be looking at Isaiah 53.  This is one of the suffering servant passages of Isaiah.  In … Continue reading →

Posted in Reflections, Rooted Tagged Atonement, Cross, Jesus

The Grace of the Cross

Posted on March 19, 2019 by Andy Stoddard

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This week’s reflections are written by Rev. Brian Johnson, one of our Associate Pastors here at St. Matthew’s Today’s reading is Luke 23: 26-43 We read today about the crucifixion of Jesus. Another heavy passage to process and reflect upon.  However, … Continue reading →

Posted in Reflections, Rooted Tagged Cross, Grace, Love

The Cross and the Glory of God

Posted on January 29, 2019 by Andy Stoddard

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Today’s reading is Luke 9: 21-43 We see two stories today that leave people in awe of God.  First the transfiguration.  In this story, we see Jesus in all His glory.  We see Him as He truly is.  He is amazing.  … Continue reading →

Posted in Reflections, Rooted Tagged Cross, Glory, Jesus, Transfiguration

You Don’t Have to Earn God’s Love

Posted on March 22, 2017 by Andy Stoddard

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There are certain verses in the Bible, that to me are truly life changing.  These verses are so important that they shape everything.  They give a sense of clarity and understanding to our walk with God and our walk with … Continue reading →

Posted in Reflections Tagged Cross, God, Jesus, Love, Salvation

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