God of the Living
“He is not the God of the dead, but of the living” – Matthew 22:32 Jesus was confronted by the Saducees (a Jewish religious sect...
Welcome to my blog. I have served as a Methodist pastor for over 20 years, and over those years, I have had the privilege and opportunity to reflect and journal on God’s inspired Word in the Bible. While I am not much of a writer (please forgive my grammar), I am pleased to share some of these reflections on this site with you. These are not to replace your own devotional time with God in God’s Word, but to give you additional thoughts to help you on your journey. – Pastor Matt Stoll
Walking Daily in Trust
Exodus 16:7–8 (NIV) 7 and in the morning you will see the glory of the LORD, because he has heard your grumbling against him. Who are...
Spirit Filled Gifts, Skills, and Talents
Exodus 35:31–35 (NIV) 31 and he has filled him with the Spirit of God, with wisdom, with understanding, with knowledge and with all...
True Ownership
Leviticus 25:23–24 (NIV) 23 “ ‘The land must not be sold permanently, because the land is mine and you reside in my land as...
Authority and Responsibility
The LORD said to Aaron, “You, your sons and your family are to bear the responsibility for offenses connected with the sanctuary, and you...
Giving Our Best to God
Numbers 18:28–29 (NIV) 28 In this way you also will present an offering to the LORD from all the tithes you receive from the Israelites....
Train Up Your Children
Deuteronomy 6:4–9 (NIV) 4 Hear, O Israel: The LORD our God, the LORD is one. 5 Love the LORD your God with all your heart and with...
God’s Commands Are For Our Good
Deuteronomy 10:12–13 (NIV) 12 And now, Israel, what does the LORD your God ask of you but to fear the LORD your God, to walk in...
Loving the Foreigner
Deuteronomy 10:18–19 (NIV) 18 He defends the cause of the fatherless and the widow, and loves the foreigner residing among you, giving...