This week Andy reflects on grace, what it really means, why we so often forget it, and how it meets us right in the middle of missed weeks, messy schedules, and imperfect moments. Rooted in Ephesians 2 and Romans 8, this episode reminds us that grace isn’t a reward for getting it right, it’s a gift given before we ever do. If you’ve been feeling behind, disappointed in yourself, or stuck in performance mode, this conversation is for you.

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*The voices shared in this program come from individuals who hold Tar Hollow close to their hearts. While their stories and perspectives are deeply valued, they may not reflect the official views of the Tar Hollow Committee or Sidney First Methodist Church.

This week Andy reminds us that even in the ten darkest weeks of the year, change is already happening. As winter lingers and routines feel heavy, God’s light is quietly returning, not all at once, but steadily and faithfully. This episode invites listeners to slow down, notice the small signs of hope, and trust that even when it doesn’t feel like it, light is coming.

*The voices shared in this program come from individuals who hold Tar Hollow close to their hearts. While their stories and perspectives are deeply valued, they may not reflect the official views of the Tar Hollow Committee or Sidney First Methodist Church.

After taking a week off for the Martin Luther King Jr. holiday, Michael returns to encourage listeners to keep Morning Watch simple and consistent, even on days without the podcast. He shares a short devotional reading from Bob Goff’s Live in Grace, Walk in Love, centered on Ephesians 2:8–10 and the reminder that we are saved by grace and created for good works. Using the image of a proud parent cheering on a child’s first steps, Michael reminds us that God celebrates our brave steps forward instead of focusing on our stumbles.

*The voices shared in this program come from individuals who hold Tar Hollow close to their hearts. While their stories and perspectives are deeply valued, they may not reflect the official views of the Tar Hollow Committee or Sidney First Methodist Church.