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Acts 1: 6-11 – The World of the Text

Posted on May 13, 2020 by Andy Stoddard

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In the next two weeks in our encounters with Jesus, we will be looking at some of His final words to His disciples before Pentecost.  This week we’ll be looking specifically at Acts 1: 6-11, where Jesus ascends into heaven: … Continue reading →

Posted in Reflections, Rooted Tagged Ascension, Jesus, Mission

Acts 1: 6-11 – The World Behind the Text

Posted on May 11, 2020 by Andy Stoddard

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In the next two weeks in our encounters with Jesus, we will be looking at some of His final words to His disciples before Pentecost.  This week we’ll be looking specifically at Acts 1: 6-11, where Jesus ascends into heaven: … Continue reading →

Posted in Reflections, Rooted Tagged Acts, Ascension, Church, Jesus, Mission

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

Posted on February 14, 2020 by Andy Stoddard

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We’ve been looking this week at Genesis 12: 1-5 and Matthew 5: 13-16, exploring what is happening behind the text and the words on the page. Today I’d like to talk about what these words actually can mean to us in … Continue reading →

Posted in Reflections, Rooted Tagged Community, Mission, Relationships, World in Front of the Text

What is Your Purpose?

Posted on June 10, 2019 by Andy Stoddard

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Today’s reading is Acts 21: 1-15 Paul knows what is going to happen. In many ways, he is modeling what Jesus did.  Jesus knew that He was to go to the cross.  He knew what was to happen.  He was … Continue reading →

Posted in Reflections, Rooted Tagged Calling, Mission, Paul, Purpose

Where is Home?

Posted on June 6, 2019 by Andy Stoddard

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Today’s reading is Acts 20: 13-16 Paul traveled all over the world.  Remember in his day; very few traveled far from home.  Most people, especially those in the Holy Land, would really venture no further than Jerusalem to worship for Passover.  … Continue reading →

Posted in Reflections, Rooted Tagged Calling, Home, Mission, Paul, Work

What Drives You?

Posted on May 30, 2019 by Andy Stoddard

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Today’s reading is Acts 18: 18-23 Paul was always moving.  Never sat still.  Always had a mission.  Always “up to something” if you will.  He was driven.  He had a fire within his bones to tell folks about Jesus.  Man, what … Continue reading →

Posted in Reflections, Rooted Tagged Mission, Paul, Purpose

What Drives Us

Posted on May 22, 2019 by Andy Stoddard

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Today’s reading is Acts 15: 36-41 Today’s passage is another reason why Barnabas is one of my favorite Biblical characters.  He and Paul have a disagreement,  a real one.  This disagreement is not a pretend one, it is real and it … Continue reading →

Posted in Reflections, Rooted Tagged Drive, Mission, Passion, Relationships

Reaching Out

Posted on April 12, 2019 by Andy Stoddard

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This week’s reflections are written by Rev. Brian Johnston, one of our Associate Pastors here at St. Matthew’s Rooted 2019 – Week Fifteen Day Five Today’s reading is Acts 4: 32-37 The believers were now of one heart and mind.  God’s … Continue reading →

Posted in Reflections, Rooted Tagged Acts, Mission, Service

While the Nations Rage

Posted on November 9, 2016 by Andy Stoddard

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Rich Mullins was one of my favorite Christian artists of all time.  He wrote a song entitled “While the Nations Rage” that is inspired by Psalm 2.  That song has led me to a deep love of this song over the … Continue reading →

Posted in Reflections Tagged Grace, Jesus, King, Mission, Nation, Psalm, Trust, Work

Where Do You Have to Go?

Posted on August 10, 2016 by Andy Stoddard

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Sometimes in life, we have to do the right thing, even if no one understands why.  We have to love folks that others don’t want to love. We have to be places that others don’t want to be.  We have … Continue reading →

Posted in Reflections Tagged Jesus, Love, Mission

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