If you attend a traditional service at St. Andrew’s, you may have noticed that the paraments on the altar and pulpit have been white...

In the book of Luke there is a short, but powerful story that is probably familiar to many of you and one that may stir up an emotional...

“Do nothing out of selfish ambition or vain conceit. Rather, in humility value others above yourselves.” – Philippians 2:3 The loss of...

Peter responded, “Man, I don’t know what you are talking about!” At that very moment, while he was still speaking, a rooster crowed. The...

Holy Week is almost upon us. As a United Methodist, I love this week. I did not practice Lent growing up. Only the Catholics in our...

Therefore, there is now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus, because through Christ Jesus the law of the Spirit of life set...

“Laying the Foundation for Lifelong Learning” “Teach children how they should live, they will remember it all their life.” Proverbs 22:6...

“Don’t even begin to think that I have come to do away with the Law and the Prophets. I haven’t come to do away with them but to fulfill...

"The Lord is for me—I won’t be afraid. What can anyone do to me?” Psalm 118:6 CEB Today I am happy. It is interesting what makes us happy...

‘Two men went up to the temple to pray, one a Pharisee and the other a tax-collector. The Pharisee, standing by himself, was praying...

I do all this for the sake of the gospel, that I may share in its blessings. 1 Corinthians 9:23 NIV In this passage, the Apostle Paul...

There is story in the Book of John that talks about two women whose brother has died. Jesus comes to them, but not in enough time to save...

Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. It does not dishonor others, it is not...

“Which of these three do you think was a neighbor to the man who fell into the hands of robbers?” The expert in the law replied, “The one...

God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in trouble. Therefore we will not fear, though the earth give way and the mountains...

As of Monday, we have a new president.  Unfortunately, we continue to be a deeply divided country. I had the opportunity to hear a...

“…weeping may stay for the night, but rejoicing comes in the morning.” Psalm 30:5 NIV The year of 2024 was a tough year for many. Three...

When his parents saw him they were shocked. His mother said, “Child, why have you treated us like this? Listen! Your father and I have...

Jimmy Carter, the 39th President of The United States of America Finally, brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever is noble,...

Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be...