Author Archive: Rich Andrews

DEVOTIONAL READING: Humbled by God’s HolinessWeek of January 12-18, 2025Notes for further study from 2 Samuel 7 as individuals and 2 Samuel 8 in our small groups. Personal Devotions: Read 2 Samuel 7 Small Groups: Read 2 Samuel 8

Devotional Reading: The Paranormal Battle for PeaceWeek of December 15-21, 2024Notes for further study from 2 Samuel 2 Questions for for reflection: 

Devotional Reading: The Paranormal Battle for PeaceWeek of December 8-14, 2024Notes for further study from 1 Samuel 29 Questions for for reflection: 

Devotional Reading: Hearing GodWeek of November 10-16, 2024Notes for further study from 1 Samuel 22 as individuals and 1 Samuel 24 in our small groups. This week’s background reading covers David’s time in the cave of Adullam, the gathering of his followers, and the tragic incident involving the priests of Nob.

Devotional Reading: The Loyalty in LoveWeek of November 3-9, 2024Notes for further study from 1 Samuel 19 as individuals and 1 Samuel 21 in our small groups. Here are some inductive bible study questions to help you think, pray through, and apply 1 Samuel 19: 1. Observation – What does the passage say? 2. Interpretation – What does the passage […]

Praying for Our Country During Election Season Learning to seek God’s Heart in PrayerGod’s word teaches us how to pray and gives us language to express God’s heart. Using scripture to pray aligns us with God’s kingdom and will, helps us lean into God’s promises, and deepens our intimacy with God. Intercessory Prayer TipsIntercessory prayer […]

Devotional Reading: The Gloom of Getting Ahead of God Week of October 13-19, 2024Notes for further study from 1 Samuel 14:1-52 Devotional Day 1 | 1 Samuel 14:1-23 Devotional Day 2 | 1 Samuel 14:24-52 Note: The priests often wore a “breastpiece of judgment” (see Exodus 28:30), which contained Urim and Thummim. While the Bible […]

Devotional Reading: Confirming The Call Week of October 6-12, 2024Notes for further study from 1 Samuel 10:17-27 and 1 Samuel 11 Samuel is now operating out of his role as an OT prophet, speaking the words of God to his people. Verse 18 is much in style and is a direct reference to the Egypt […]

The book of Revelation is mysterious and apocalyptic nature, but its primary purpose is to unveil who Jesus is and provide encouragement to followers of Jesus. The challenges faced by early Christians and their struggles serve as a source of inspiration for believers today. In Revelation 2:8-11, Jesus addresses the church in Smyrna, a Christian […]

One of the ironies embedded in how many people think about faith today is that those who insist on tolerance of all beliefs don’t tolerate those who have exclusive beliefs.  The fact is, we’re all exclusive in what we believe, just in different ways – which is why condemning other people for what they believe […]