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Philippians 4: 4-14 – The World of the Text, Part One

Posted on February 25, 2020 by Andy Stoddard

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This week, with our them being celebration and joy, we are looking at one of the more joyous passages in all the Bible, Philippians 4: 4-14.  Today we’ll look at the World of the Text, what is this passage actually saying? … Continue reading →

Posted in Reflections, Rooted Tagged Faith, Letters, Paul, Prayer, Trust

Why We Buy the Field

Posted on February 21, 2020 by Andy Stoddard

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This week we’ve been looking at Jeremiah 32: 1-15; 36-44, and I’ll have to admit it’s been very poignant for me.  Everyone (or almost everyone) here at St. Matthew’s knows that we are in the midst of a Captial Campaign to … Continue reading →

Posted in Reflections, Rooted Tagged Faith, Trust, Vision

Jeremiah 32: 1-15; 36-44 – The World in Front of the Text

Posted on February 20, 2020 by Andy Stoddard

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We’ve been looking deeper this week at Jeremiah 32: 1-15; 36-44 as well at what the concept of being a prophet was and is.  Yes, there are still prophets today, there are those folks that have a specific calling to speak … Continue reading →

Posted in Reflections, Rooted Tagged Faith, Hope, Jeremiah, Trust, World in Front of the Text

Genesis 12:1-5 and Matthew 5: 13-16 – The World of Front of the Text

Posted on February 12, 2020 by Andy Stoddard

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This week we are looking at two passages Genesis 12: 1-5 and Matthew 5: 13-16 and see what these two different texts can tell us about our call and mission as the church.  We’ve looked at the world behind the text of … Continue reading →

Posted in Reflections, Rooted Tagged Abraham, Faith, World in Front of the Text

Psalm 1 – How to be Rooted

Posted on January 23, 2020 by Andy Stoddard

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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 →

Posted in Reflections, Rooted Tagged Faith, Jesus, Rooted, World in Front of the Text

Faith and Works

Posted on December 13, 2019 by Andy Stoddard

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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 →

Posted in Reflections, Rooted Tagged Faith, Works

Faith and Trials

Posted on December 9, 2019 by Andy Stoddard

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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 →

Posted in Reflections, Rooted Tagged Faith, Hope, Trials

Do Not Fear

Posted on November 6, 2019 by Andy Stoddard

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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 →

Posted in Reflections, Rooted Tagged Faith, Fear, Hope, Trust

Straight Paths

Posted on November 4, 2019 by Andy Stoddard

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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 →

Posted in Reflections, Rooted Tagged Direction, Faith, Trust

Strong and Couragous

Posted on October 29, 2019 by Andy Stoddard

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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 →

Posted in Reflections, Rooted Tagged Courage, Faith, Joshua

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