This week we are going deeper into Psalm 1. Each week of our readings has a different theme. As you know, or have noticed, the concept of “taking root” is a be theme here at St. Matthew’s. And, you may or … Continue reading
Today’s reading is James 2: 14-26: Today we see the heart of James’ teaching. Faith without works is dead. I love what he says here, basically, you believe in God? Cool. So does the devil. Do something about it. Man, … Continue reading
Today’s reading is James 1: 1-11: We are going to be looking at the book of James the next couple of weeks. I love James so much. One of the things that is very interesting about this book is that … Continue reading
Over the next few weeks in our Rooted in Christ Study, we’ll be looking at some of the favorite passages from our staff at St. Matthew’s UMC. These are some of the parts of the Bible to mean to most … Continue reading
Over the next few weeks in our Rooted in Christ Study, we’ll be looking at some of the favorite passages from our staff at St. Matthew’s UMC. These are some of the parts of the Bible to mean to most … Continue reading
Over the next few weeks in our Rooted in Christ Study, we’ll be looking at some of the favorite passages from our staff at St. Matthew’s UMC. These are some of the parts of the Bible to mean to most … Continue reading
Today’s reading is Romans 9: 30-33 Paul today, as he will through the next few chapters wrestles with the fact that the Gentiles found the righteousness that they weren’t even striving for, while others were striving for righteousness through the law, … Continue reading
Today’s reading is Romans 6: 1-4 Thus far in Romans we’ve seen how we are saved not by our actions, but through faith and grace. We saw yesterday that that yes sin is great, but grace is greater. So it … Continue reading
Today’s reading is Romans 4: 13-25 Now Paul is stressing his next point. He’s such a good lawyer; his training shows itself over and over in Romans. We now all agree that what made Abraham righteous was not his religious actions … Continue reading
Today’s reading is Romans 3: 1-8 Paul has spent a lot of time in the last few chapters showing us how everyone is broken and in need of God. We see in chapter one that Gentiles are sinful and the effect … Continue reading
