Andrews UMC

How many of you have seen the 1984 film “Karate Kid”? I know there are sequels and a new TV series on Netflix, but I’m taking about the 1984 movie. If you haven’t seen it, it’s no biggie. I can give a basic recap. After all it’s not Shakespeare or academy award...

In part 1 of this series, I said that things were going to get a little weirder. I thought maybe weird wasn’t the right word, but after looking it up it makes perfect sense. If that’s possible for something weird to make perfect sense. But the definition of weird...

Last week, I was watching a sermon from one of the Pastors that I follow on YouTube. In his message he used the phrase “we’re going about it in a worldly way”, as in we’re living out our faith in God in a “worldly way”. It brings to mind Proverbs 14:12 which...

As a science fiction movie fan, I find robots, droids, cyborgs, and artificial intelligence entertaining. I’m weird that way. I grew up watching robots on TV and in movies like “Lost in Space”, “Star Wars”, and “Battlestar Galactica”. In 1984 we were all introduced to...

Ok, this week will be the conclusion of our study of the book of James. I hope that you have enjoyed this series as much as I have. Last week was a whirlwind of information that included a strong rebuke of rich oppressors, encouragement to persevere in trial-hardship,...

First of all, James 5 begins abruptly with a brutal punch in the face, a no holds barred rebuke of the rich. “Now listen, you rich people, weep and wail because of the misery that is coming on you.” (James 5:1 NIV) OUCH!!! Did James get up on the wrong side of the bed...

This week is a continuation or conclusion of last week’s study of James 4, and it’s a long one or a little longer than usual, so strap in and return your tray table to its full upright and locked position. As we discovered last week the theme of James 4 is basically...

In many ways we humans have the wrong idea or a distorted view of God. God through His word (the Bible) has provided “everything we need for a godly life through our knowledge of him who called us by his own glory and goodness” (2 Peter 1:3 NIV), but many do not...

How many of you played “mercy” growing up? It’s a game where two people face each other and join hands left to right-right to left with fingers interlocked. The objective is to bend and contort your opponent’s hands-fingers in such a way that it causes physical pain...

You don’t see it much anymore, but in cartoons, TV, and movies there would be a scene where someone was trying to decide about a particular situation. Suddenly a little angel and devil would appear one on each shoulder. Both would weigh in on the decision this...

When we lived in Dunwoody, Georgia just outside of downtown Atlanta, one of our neighbors across the street was quite the equestrian. In fact, his whole family was into horses in a big way: foxhunting, steeplechase, show jumping, polo, and more. It wasn’t just about...

1My brothers and sisters, believers in our glorious Lord Jesus Christ must not show favoritism. James 2:1 NIV James begins chapter 2 with a declaration or a formal announcement to all of his “brothers and sisters” in Christ. He’s not addressing biological siblings of...