Andy Talks

In today’s Advent reflection, we’re reminded that this season isn’t just about preparing for Christmas but also about returning to the rhythms of repentance, renewal, and peace. Romans 15:4–6 points us to the encouragement and hope found in Scripture and calls us to live in harmony with one another — something our culture rarely values. Paul’s challenge to “put up with the failings of the weak” and “build up our neighbor” stands in stark contrast to an age marked by criticism and division. Yet this is the pattern Jesus gives us: a life not lived to please ourselves but to glorify God. True unity doesn’t mean uniformity; it means choosing harmony over hostility, walking in the rhythm of Christlike patience, and letting our shared purpose in Jesus give us “one voice” that glorifies God. Today, we’re invited to live as peacemakers in our homes, workplaces, and communities — people who embody the unity Christ prayed for and who reflect His grace in a divided world.Shameless plug: here’s a link to Method(ist) to t