In our Traditional message from October 5, 2025, Andy shares with us from 1 Timothy 6:3-10. Wesley told the early Methodists to "earn all you can, save all you can, and give all you can." Our budget is our greatest theological statement.

Jesus’ parable reminds us that we’re accountable for what we know, and that “to whom much has been given, much will be required.” We don’t have to figure out every mystery of God, but we are called to live out the simple, clear commands: love God, love neighbor, forgive, and care for those in need. Leadership adds even more responsibility, which is why the local church matters—it keeps us grounded, accountable, and faithful. At the end of the day, faith isn’t about overcomplicating things; it’s about being faithful to what we already know and living it out with love.

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Jesus reminds us to stay ready because no one knows the hour of his return. We’ve all seen predictions come and go—rapture dates, doomsday calendars, TikTok prophets—but that’s not the point. The point is to live every day expecting him, not trying to guess when. If we really believe he’s coming again, then we can live with hope instead of fear, and we can focus on the simple but powerful work of loving God and loving people right now. The best way to be ready is to stay faithful today.

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Join us for our daily reflections with Andy. In 10 short minutes, he'll dig a little deeper into Scripture and help you better understand God's Word.

You can read today’s passage here - https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Luke%2012%3A%2035-40&version=NRSVUE

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Today’s passage reminds us that God already knows what we need, so worrying won’t add anything to our lives—it only drains us. Jesus tells us not to get caught up chasing after food, clothing, or stuff that fades, but instead to seek the Kingdom, because that’s the real treasure. I’ll be honest, worry comes naturally to me—I tend to carry it for everyone—but Jesus’ words are clear: worry can’t fix a thing. What lasts is trusting God, living generously, and remembering it’s the Father’s good pleasure to give us the Kingdom.

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Join us for our daily reflections with Andy. In 10 short minutes, he'll dig a little deeper into Scripture and help you better understand God's Word.

You can read today’s passage here - https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Luke%2012%3A%2022-34%20&version=NRSVUE

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Today’s passage reminds us that abundance isn’t the problem—selfishness is. The rich man wasn’t called a fool because his land produced a good crop, but because he used it only for himself. He built bigger barns instead of a bigger heart. That’s the warning for us too: wealth, possessions, even security won’t follow us past this life. In God’s Kingdom, gold is just pavement. What lasts is being rich toward God—living generously, blessing others, using what we’ve been given to point people back to Him. So today, let’s hold our blessings with open hands, ready to share, ready to bless, and ready to trust that God will provide.

Shameless plug: here’s a link to Method(ist) to the Madness, our new, hopefully entertaining podcast about church history. - https://methodisttothemadness.buzzsprout.com/

Join us for our daily reflections with Andy. In 10 short minutes, he'll dig a little deeper into Scripture and help you better understand God's Word.

You can read today’s passage here - https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Luke%2012%3A%2013-21&version=NRSVUE

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Our sermon got dropped today. Andy gives us a quick recap of the sermon. We see that holiness is love when God sanctifies us through His grace, we are able to love, forgive, and extend mercy. In a cold world, that shows the effect Jesus has on our lives!

In Luke 12:1–12, Jesus reminds us that God sees everything, and yet still loves us. Hypocrisy hides nothing from him. Fear of people can’t compare to trusting the One who knows the number of hairs on our head. Even sparrows matter to God—and we matter so much more. The Spirit convicts, forgives, and gives us words when we don’t know what to say. So if you feel conviction today, don’t run from it—that’s God at work in you. Lean into his Spirit, rest in his love, and walk in his forgiveness.

Shameless plug: here’s a link to Method(ist) to the Madness, our new, hopefully entertaining podcast about church history. - https://methodisttothemadness.buzzsprout.com/

Join us for our daily reflections with Andy. In 10 short minutes, he'll dig a little deeper into Scripture and help you better understand God's Word.

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In this passage, Jesus calls out the Pharisees and lawyers for turning faith into a show and a burden. The Pharisees looked good on the outside but their hearts were empty, chasing respect and honor while neglecting justice and love. The lawyers made religion heavy, piling on rules instead of helping people draw near to God. Jesus warns us, too: don’t let your faith become about appearances, and don’t make following him harder than it needs to be. Real faith starts in the heart, flows into authentic love, and points people to the simple truth of the gospel—believe, confess, and follow Jesus.

Shameless plug: here’s a link to Method(ist) to the Madness, our new, hopefully entertaining podcast about church history. - https://methodisttothemadness.buzzsprout.com/

Join us for our daily reflections with Andy. In 10 short minutes, he'll dig a little deeper into Scripture and help you better understand God's Word.

You can read today’s passage here - https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Luke%2011%3A%2037-54&version=NRSVUE

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