Andrews UMC

Welcome to the season of “Advent”!  "A what vent?"  I know you probably know what Advent means, but most people outside the church subculture have no idea what it means.  It’s just one of those “churchy” words that is seldom used in everyday conversations.  In the...

“Never walk into a room to convert someone but to understand.” – Erwin McManus (Author and Pastor of Mosaic Church, a non-denomination mega church in the Los Angeles, California Area) As a follower of Christ, I’ve shared my faith on many occasions.  I’m not bragging....

“1I hope you will put up with me in a little foolishness. Yes, please put up with me! 2 I am jealous for you with a godly jealousy. I promised you to one husband, to Christ, so that I might present you as a pure virgin to him. 3But I am afraid that just as Eve was...

Did you know that outrage has become a recreational activity?  When I was watching a clip from a popular podcast on YouTube this week, the person being interviewed made a reference to “recreational outrage”.  I was like, “what”?  I didn’t know it was a thing.  You...

This week we were able to restart our Wonderful Wednesday children’s after school program after a 19-month hiatus.  It was awesome to have the kids and adult leaders back.  Like several of our on campus ministries, it was shut down in 2020 because of COVID.  So, it’s...

I'm preaching this week for our 11am worship service, so my devotional this week will be "live" from the sanctuary. Here is a downloadable transcript from my sermon.  The title of my sermon is "Reset Button". For a preview and prep, here are the Bible verses that I...

There are people in this world that just stand out.  They have some “thing”, whether it is a talent, ability, charisma, or their appearance that sets them apart from everyone else.  Some call it the “it” factor.  They have “it”.  We’re either drawn to them or despise...

The gift of discernment is the ability to “judge well” or figure things out.  Whether you are aware or not, our country is locked in a bitter “culture war”, a “battle for the “soul of America”.  One of our recent political campaigns used this slogan.  The definition...

When I was growing up in Marietta, Georgia, North Cobb County, my best friend lived right next door.  His mother, Larry, was like a second mother.  I played at their house all the time, and Larry had my parent’s permission to discipline me just like one of her...

I hope our study on spiritual gifts has stirred up a fire of discovery.  From time to time our spirit or faith has to be stirred up, rekindled, or reawakened.  It’s easy to let things go or get out of the habit.  Our attention spans and faith journey need constant...

As we continue to FOCUS on Spiritual Gifts, lets take a look at each one in a little more detail.  If your just now joining this series, you can catch up by looking at the last three AUMC Family Ministry newsletters or go to our Facebook page and look at the last...

God’s desire to be in relationship with us is evident from the beginning.  Even though, we have not always sought to reciprocate that relationship it doesn’t change God’s desire to know and be known.  He is relentless and patient with us as He extends His love, grace,...