Andy Talks

This morning in our morning reflections we look at Mark 6:30-44.  This is the story of the feeding of the 5000.  But before Jesus feeds them, we see that He and the disciples both need something very important, before the next act of faithfulness comes.  Rest. We too need the same thing today.

In our Bible Study this week, we learn a simple tool, with five scriptures from the Book of Romans, that can be a helpful tool for us in sharing the Good News of Jesus Christ with a world in need! 

Today in our daily reflections we look at Galatians 2: 15-21.  In this passage, we look at what it means to be saved, what is it that I offer within my salvation?  What role do I play in this?  What do I have to "do" to be a Christian?

Today in our reflections, we look at Mark 6:1-13.  We see two groups of people, Jesus' hometown and His disciples. One group was able to do amazing things through Jesus, one did.  What was the difference?  Not perfection.  But faith.

In our morning reflections today, we look at a couple of verses with Isaiah 48. We look at 4, and then 9-11.  In this passage, we see God's understanding of who we are, that we are imperfect and sinful, but then we see God talk about testing.  In this passage, we get an understanding of exactly why it is that we are tested.  

We continue with our series on the Lord's Prayer, in Matthew 6: 9-13. This week Andy looks at verse 10, "Thy Kingdom Come, Thy Will be Done on Earth as it is in Heaven."  When we think about what we are asking God to do here, that is a HUGE deal. What would the world look like if this happened?  

Today we take a few minutes to look at Psalm 37.  In this passage we are told to be still before the Lord, avoid anger and wrath, do not fret.  We are so busy, not just with activities, but we are busy of mind and busy of soul. We do not give God the space to speak into us.  Today, give yourself that space to listen for God.

The next few weeks in our Bible Study, we are going to talk about evangelism.  What does evangelism mean?  How do we do it?  Should we do it? Tonight we are going to look at Revelation 12:11 and 1 Peter 3:15 and talk about the power of our testimony.  

In our reading today from Psalm 38, we see David confess his sin, he is suffering because of the actions he has taken. But we see, right after his confession, a plea of forgiveness from God.  Yes, our sin is real, but God's forgiveness is greater than any of our sin.

Today, we look at Ephesians 4: 25-32.  We see two paths laid out before us. A path of anger, malice, and bitterness, or a path of kindness and tenderheartedness. But that choice is made by a previous choice, will we give the devil a foothold in our lives, or will we allow the Holy Spirit to work?  

Kindness and tenderheartedness look foolish in this world we live in. But they are the path the Spirit leads us down.  May we choose wisely today.