Reflections
Where pop music and theology meet
Reflections is a weekly Saint James offering that will share and overlap with the Saturday Night vibe through which we combine the theology we need with the pop music we love.
Give us 10 minutes—at any time in your week—and we will refresh you with top-artist tunes that connect with a scripture reading of the week and an invitation to reflect on how your God-given gifts are to be used in the world today. Using a couple of internet listening options, a scripture passage, and short teachings and conversational voices we hope to weave you and God into a tightly woven tapestry full of textures and vibrant colors. Enjoy!
Please email Andy Woolworth with your comments, questions and suggestions.
Reflections: Bread of Life
Click here to view the intro, scripture, reflections and prayer. This week's reading is from John 6:24-35
Click here to listen to "I Am The Bread" by Trish Short
Reflections: Alone Time ... with Jesus
Click here to view the intro, scripture, reflections and prayer. This week's reading is from John 6:1-21
Click here to listen to "In Christ Alone (My Hope Is Found)" by Adrienne Liesching
Reflections: Good Disciples Need Rest
Click here to view the intro, scripture, reflections and prayer. This week's reading is from Mark 6:30-34, 53-56.
Click here to listen to "Rest" by Kari Jobe.
Reflections: Faith, John the Baptist and the Disciples
Click here to view the intro, scripture, reflections and prayer. This week's reading is from Mark 6:14-29.
Click here to listen to "Scars in Heaven" by Casting Crowns.
Reflections: Faith, Kindness and Humility
Click here to view the intro, scripture, reflections and prayer. This week's reading is from Mark 5:21-43.
Click here to listen to "Humble and Kind" by Tim McGraw.
Reflections: The Storms of Our Lives
Click here to view the intro, scripture, reflections and prayer. This week's reading is from Mark 4:35-41.
Click here to listen to James KE, from America’s Got Talent with two of his songs.
Reflections: Planting Seeds for God's Kingdom
Click here to view the intro, scripture, reflections and prayer. This week's reading is from Mark 4:26-34.
Click here to listen to "PLANTING SEEDS: A Song of Life" by Empty Hands Music.
Reflections: Being a Member of Jesus' Family
Click here to view the intro, scripture, reflections and prayer. This week's reading is from Mark 3:20-35.
Click here to listen to "This is the Will of God" by ForeverBeSure.
Reflections: Keeping the Sabbath
Click here to view the intro, scripture, reflections and prayer. This week's reading is from Mark 2:23-3:6.
Click here to listen to "Send Me" by Jenn Johnson and Chris Quilala.
Reflections: Pentecost - Holy Spirit Spice
Click here to view the intro, scripture, reflections and prayer. This week's reading is from John 15:26-27; 16:4b-15.
Click here to listen to Patrick Mayberry’s "Holy Spirit Come."
Reflections: Truth
Click here to view the intro, scripture, reflections and prayer. This week's reading is from John 17:6 - 19.
Click here to listen to Leanna Crawford’s "Truth I'm Standing On."
Reflections: Disciples as Friends
Click here to view the intro, scripture, reflections and prayer. This week's reading is from John 15:9 - 17.
Click here to listen to "You've Got a Friend" by James Taylor and Carole King.
Reflections: Jesus as the Vine...and We... as Branches
Click here to view the intro, scripture, reflections and prayer. This week's reading is from John 15:1 - 8.
Click here to listen to "We are the World" by USA for Africa.
Reflections: Opening Our Minds Like the Disciples
Click here to view the intro, scripture, reflections and prayer. This week's reading is from John 10:11 - 18.
Click here to listen to Patrick Mayberry’s "Lead on Good Shepherd" featuring Zariya Zachary.
Reflections: Opening Our Minds Like the Disciples
Click here to view the intro, scripture, reflections and prayer. This week's reading is from Luke 24:36b - 48.
Click here to listen to Matthew West's "Me on Your Mind."
Reflections: Believing in a Resurrected Jesus
Click here to view the intro, scripture, reflections and prayer. This week's reading is from John 20:19 - 31.
Click here to listen to "An Easter Hallelujah" by Casandra Star and Callahan and click here to listen to "The Church I Grew Up In" by Anna Golden.
Reflections: Easter Reflections
Click here to view the intro, scripture, reflections and prayer. This week's reading is from Mark 16:1 - 8.
Click here to listen to Ashley Lagunas' "Mary Magdalene"
Reflections: Serving the Living Jesus
Click here to view the intro, scripture, reflections and prayer. This week's reading is from Mark 14:1 - 15:47.
Click here to listen to "Time to Say Good-bye" by Jackie Evancho and Sarah Brightman.
Reflections: Jesus Welcomes ALL Who follow Him
Click here to view the intro, scripture, reflections and prayer. This week's reading is from John 12:20 - 33.
Click here to listen to "These Days" by Jeremy Camp.
Reflections: Lenten Disciplines in Perspective
Click here to view the intro, scripture, reflections and prayer. This week's reading is from John 3:14 - 21.
Click here Keith Urban's "John Cougar, John Deere, John 3:16."
Reflections: Lenten Disciplines for Good Disciples
Click here to view the intro, scripture, reflections and prayer. This week's reading is from John 2:13 - 22.
Click here to view "40 Days" by Matt Maher.
Reflections: Lenten Discipline
Click here to view the intro, scripture, reflections and prayer. This week's reading is from Mark 8:31 - 38.
Click here to view Lauren Daigle’s "How Can It Be?"
Reflections: Transformative Light
Click here to view the intro, scripture, reflections and prayer. This week's reading is from Mark 9:2-9.
Click here to view "Jesus, the Light of the World" by Jessy Dixon and Guy Penrod.
Reflections: Why Lenten Disciplines?
Click here to view the intro, scripture, reflections and prayer. This week's reading is from Mark 1:9 - 15.
Click here to view "The Wilderness" by the Isaacs. Click here to view "The Wings that Fly us Home" by John Denver.
Reflections: Prayer to Recharge
Click here to view the intro, scripture, reflections and prayer. This week's reading is from Mark 1:29-39.
Click here to view Tauren Wells’ When We Pray
Reflections: Teachings and Miracles
Click here to view the intro, scripture, reflections and prayer. This week's reading is from Mark 1:21-28.
Click here to view "Million Little Miracles" by Elevation Worship.
Reflections: Brother Disciples in Christ
Click here to view the intro, scripture, reflections and prayer. This week's reading is from Mark 1:14-20.
Click here to view "He Ain't Heavy, He's My Brother" by the Hollies. Click here to view Brett Eldredge's "Brother." Click here to view "My Brother" by Christian.
Reflections: Faith of Disciples
Click here to view the intro, scripture, reflections and prayer. This week's reading is from John 1:43-51.
Click here to view Phil Wickham's, "The Jesus Way."
Reflections: Faith
Click here to view the intro, scripture, reflections and prayer. This week's reading is from Matthew 2:1-12.
Click here to view "Wise Men Still Seek Him" From Grace Presbyterian Church featuring a Trio of Dr. Al Miller, Dean Anderson, and Jairo Arvizu.
Reflections: Jesus - God from the Beginning
Click here to view the intro, scripture, reflections and prayer. This week's reading is from John 1:1-18.
Click here to view "Throne Room Song" by Charity Gayle (featuring Ryan Kennedy).
Reflections: The Deep Faith of Mary
Click here to view the intro, scripture, reflections and prayer. This week's reading is from Luke 1:26-38.
Click here to view "Holy Spirit" by Tommee Profitt and Brooke Griffith. Click here to view "O Holy Night" by Tommee Profitt, Tauren Wells and Svrchina.
Reflections: Preparing for new life … like John the Baptist
Click here to view the intro, scripture, reflections and prayer. This week's reading is from John 1:6-8, 19-28.
Click here to view "Christmas Hallelujah" by Caleb and Kelsey.
Reflections: Investing for God's Kingdom
Click here to view the intro, scripture, reflections and prayer. This week's reading is from Matthew 25:14-30.
Click here to view "Your Talent is God's Gift to You. What you do with it is your Gift back to God"by Heavy Graphics Marketing.
Reflections: Humility as Disciples
Click here to view the intro, scripture, reflections and prayer. This week's reading is from Matthew 23:1-12.
Click here to view "Humble and Kind" by chandler Stephens
Reflections: Coins, Words and Hearts
Click here to view the intro, scripture, reflections and prayer. This week's reading is from Matthew 22:34-46.
Click here to view "Nobody Loves Me Like You" by Chris Tomlin.
Reflections: Coins, Words and Hearts
Click here to view the intro, scripture, reflections and prayer. This week's reading is from Matthew 22:15-22.
Click here to view "You Raise Me Up" by Lucy & Martha Thomas.
Reflections: Are WE Ready for the Wedding Feast?
Click here to view the intro, scripture, reflections and prayer. This week's reading is from Matthew 22:1-14.
Click here to view "A Christmas Hallelujah" by Cassandra and Callahan Star.
Reflections: Good Disciples say, "I Believe. . . in Him."
Click here to view the intro, scripture, reflections and prayer. This week's reading is from Matthew 21:33-46.
Click here to view I Believe in You from the musical, How To Succeed In Business Without Really Trying.
Reflections: Discerning What Is Holy as Disciples
Click here to view the intro, scripture, reflections and prayer.
This week's reading is from Matthew 21:23-32.
Click here to view Sanctuary.
Reflections: Good Disciples Need to be Generous
Click here to view the intro, scripture, reflections and prayer.
This week's reading is from Matthew 20:1-16.
Click here to view Thank You by Hillside Worship.
Reflections: Forgive
Click here to view the intro, scripture, reflections and prayer.
This week's reading is from Matthew 18:21-35.
Click here to view Matthew West’s "Forgiveness."
Reflections: Paul’s Discipleship Commandment – To Love
Click here to view the intro, scripture, reflections and prayer.
This week's reading is from Romans 13:8-14.
Click here to view "Give a Little Love."
Reflections: Using Your Gifts in Discipleship
Click here to view the intro, scripture, reflections and prayer.
This week's reading is from Romans 12:1-8.
Click here to view "This is Me" by the cast of The Greatest Showman.
Reflections: Heart-Felt Faith—A Disciple's Path to Healing
Click here to view the intro, scripture, reflections and prayer.
This week's reading is from Matthew 15:10-20, 21-28.
Click here Hymn of the Canaanite Woman by Pastor Joel S Neubauer.
Reflections: Discipleship Essential—Eliminating Fear
Click here to view the intro, scripture, reflections and prayer.
This week's reading is from Matthew 14:22-23.
Click here to view Walk on Water by Saddleback Worship.
Reflections: Transfiguration, An Opportunity for Disciples
Click here to view the intro, scripture, reflections and prayer.
This week's reading is from Luke 9:28-36.
Click here to view Hillsong Worship’s Transfiguration.
Reflections: The Cornerstone of Discipleship
Click here to view the intro, scripture, reflections and prayer.
This week's reading is from Matthew 16:13 - 20.
Click here to view "I Believe It (The Life Of Jesus)" by Jon Reddick.
Reflections: Good Disciples Don’t Separate the Weeds and the Wheat!
Click here to view the intro, scripture, reflections and prayer.
This week's reading is from Matthew 13:24-30, 36-43.
Click here to view "Weeds in the Wheat" by the McKendrees.
Reflections: Sowing Seeds … and Discipleship
Click here to view the intro, scripture, reflections and prayer.
This week's reading is from Matthew 13:1-9, 18-23.
Click here to view "Seeds / Faithful God" by Girl Named Tom.
Reflections: Discipleship and a Cup of Cold Water
Click here to view the intro, scripture, reflections and prayer.
This week's reading is from Matthew 11:16-19, 25-30.
Click here to view "Follow Me" by Casting Crowns.
Reflections: Discipleship Requires Eliminating Fears
Click here to view the intro, scripture, reflections and prayer.
This week's reading is from Matthew 10:24-39.
Click here to view "I Will Fear No More" by The Afters
Reflections: Discipleship Calls for Healing
Click here to view the intro, scripture, reflections and prayer.
This week's reading is from Matthew 9:35-10:8(9-23).
Click here to view "Do Something" by Matthew West
Reflections: Making Disciples
Click here to view the intro, scripture, reflections and prayer.
This week's reading is from Matthew 9:9-13, 18-26.
Click here to view "Send Me" by Jenn Johnson and Chris Quilala.
Reflections: Making Disciples
Click here to view the intro, scripture, reflections and prayer.
This week's reading is from Matthew 28:16-20.
Click here to view Go Make of All Disciples.
Reflections: New Life in Pentecost
Click here to view the intro, scripture, reflections and prayer.
This week's reading is from John 20:19-23.
Click here to view "Holy Spirit" by Tommee Profitt and Brooke Griffith.
Reflections: Following Jesus' Commandments
Click here to view the intro, scripture, reflections and prayer.
This week's reading is from John 14:15-21.
Click here to view "The Ten Commandments" by a group of children.
Reflections: Fathers
Click here to view the intro, scripture, reflections and prayer.
This week's reading is from John 14:1-14.
Click here to view "Faith of Our Fathers" performed by Fountainview Academy.
Reflections: Listening for just the Shepherd’s Voice
Click here to view the intro, scripture, reflections and prayer.
This week's reading is from John 10:1-10.
Click here to view "Good Shepherd" by Mercy Hill Worship.
Reflections: On the Road with Jesus!
Click here to view the intro, scripture, reflections and prayer.
This week's reading is from Luke 24:13-35.
Click here to view "There was Jesus" by Zach Williams and Dolly Parton!
Reflections: Jesus Appears When We Need Him!
Click here to view the intro, scripture, reflections and prayer.
This week's reading is from John 20:19-31.
Click here to view "Jesus Is Always with You" by David Phelps!
Reflections: Christ is Risen … for EVERYONE!
Click here to view the intro, scripture, reflections and prayer. This week's reading is from John 20:1-18.
Click here to view "Beautiful Savior" by Claire Ryann at 4-Years-Old. Click here to view "In Christ Alone" by Rosemary Siemens.
Reflections: Are we ready to attend to a dying Jesus?
Click here to view the intro, scripture, reflections and prayer. This week's reading is from Matthew 27:27- 61.
Click here to view "I Don’t Know How to Love Him" by Sara Bareilles and Andrew Lloyd Webber.
Reflections: Jesus Raises Lazarus. . . and All Who Believe!
Click here to view the intro, scripture, reflections and prayer. This week's reading is from John 11:1-45.
Click here to view "You Raise Me Up" by Josh Groban.
Reflections: Jesus and the Blind Man
Click here to view the intro, scripture, reflections and prayer. This week's reading is from John 9:1-41.
Click here to view "Let There Be Light" by Hillsong Worship.
Reflections: Jesus and the Samaritan Woman
Click here to view the intro, scripture, reflections and prayer. This week's reading is from John 4:5-42.
Click here to view "Woman at the Well" by Olivia Lane.
Reflections: The Words that Led Nicodemus to Jesus’ Crucified Body
Click here to view the intro, scripture, reflections and prayer. This week's reading is from John 3:1-17.
Click here to view "The Night Song" featuring Colin Buchanan.
Reflections: God’s Word in the Face of Temptation
Click here to view the intro, scripture, reflections and prayer. This week's reading is from Matthew 4:1-11.
Click here to view "Bible Verses" by Blake Shelton.
Reflections: Listen
Click here to view the intro, scripture, reflections and prayer. This week's reading is from Matthew 17:1-9.
Click here to view "Listen" by Beyonce (Dreamgirls Soundtrack).
Click here to view “From Now On” by Hugh Jackman (The Greatest Showman Soundtrack).
Reflections: Honorability
Click here to view the intro, scripture, reflections and prayer. This week's reading is from Matthew 5:21-37.
Click here to view "For the Honor" by Elevation Worship.
Reflections: Salt and Light
Click here to view the intro, scripture, reflections and prayer. This week's reading is from Matthew 5:13-20.
Click here to view "You are Salt for the Earth, O People" by The Hillside Community Church
Reflections: The Beatitudes
Click here to view the intro, scripture, reflections and prayer. This week's reading is from Matthew 5:1-12.
Click here to view "Amazing Grace" by Andrea Bocelli and Alison Krauss.
Reflections: Follow Jesus Immediately
Click here to view the intro, scripture, reflections and prayer. This week's reading is from Matthew 4:12-23.
Click here to view Follow Me by Casting Crowns.
Reflections: John the Baptist
Click here to view the intro, scripture, reflections and prayer. This week's reading is from John 1:19-42.
Click here to view Tim McGraw’s "Humble and Kind."
Reflections: Epiphanies
Click here to view the intro, scripture, reflections and prayer. This week's reading is from Matthew 2:1-12.
Click here to view Carrie Underwood & John Legend’s "Hallelujah."
Reflections: Angels help make Christmas Holy
Click here to view the intro, scripture, reflections and prayer. This week's reading is from Luke 2:1-20.
Click here to view Tommee Profitt’s "O Holy Night."
Reflections: Angels
Click here to view the intro, scripture, reflections and prayer. This week's reading is from Matthew 1:18-25.
Click here to view "Angels from the Realms of Glory" by the Piano Guys.
Reflections: Advent Guidance from John,
Rick … and Jesus
Click here to view the intro, scripture, reflections and prayer. This week's reading is from Matthew 11:2-11.
Click here to view "Christmas Hallelujah" by Caleb and Kelsey.
Reflections: Repentance
Click here to view the intro, scripture, reflections and prayer. This week's reading is from Matthew 3:1-12.
Click here to view "Baptism" by Randy Travis.
Reflections: Preparing for Jesus
Click here to view the intro, scripture, reflections and prayer. This week's reading is from Matthew 24:36-44.
Click here to view "Come Again" by Elevation Worship & Maverick City.
Reflections: Testifying that Christ is King
Click here to view the intro, scripture, reflections and prayer. This week's reading is from Luke 23: 33 - 43.
Click here to view Bryan & Katie Torwalt’s "The Christ The King."
Reflections: Suffering and Enduring … to Gain Our Souls
Click here to view the intro, scripture, reflections and prayer. This week's reading is from Luke 21: 5 - 19.
Click here to view Brantley Gilbert's "Hard Days."
Reflections: Those Who Have Gone on Before
Click here to view the intro, scripture, reflections and prayer. This week's reading is from Luke 20: 27 - 38.
Click here to view Louis Armstrong’s When the Saints Go Marching In
Reflections: Climbing Trees for our Children and Grandchildren
Click here to view the intro, scripture, reflections and prayer. This week's reading is from Luke 19:1 - 10.
Click here to view "Trees" by Paul Robeson
Reflections: Persistent Prayer
Click here to view the intro, scripture, reflections and prayer. This week's reading is from Luke 18:1 - 8.
Click here to view Maverick City's "Keep Praying" featuring Doe Jones and Ryan Ofei
Reflections: Faith and Gratitude
Click here to view the intro, scripture, reflections and prayer. This week's reading is from Luke 17:11 - 19.
Click here to view Maverick City Music’s and Upperroom’s "I Thank God."
Reflections: Faith and Service
Click here to view the intro, scripture, reflections and prayer. This week's reading is from Luke 17:5 - 10.
Click here to view Faith by Hillsong Worship
Reflections: Listening to God
Click here to view the intro, scripture, reflections and prayer. This week's reading is from Luke 16:19 - 31.
Click here to view "Speak Lord, I’m Listening" by John B Miller.
Reflections: Honesty and Faithfulness
Click here to view the intro, scripture, reflections and prayer. This week's reading is from Luke 16:1 - 13.
Click here to view "Honest" by Rebel.
Reflections: The Joy of Lost and Found
Click here to view the intro, scripture, reflections and prayer. This week's reading is from Luke 15:1 - 10.
Click here to view "Lost and Found" by Redemption's.
Reflections: Becoming a Disciple of Christ
Click here to view the intro, scripture, reflections and prayer. This week's reading is from Luke 14:25-33.
Click here to view "Whatever it Takes" by Imagine Dragons.
Reflections: Where will you sit at God’s table?
Click here to view the intro, scripture, reflections and prayer. This week's reading is from Luke 14:1, 7-14.
Click here to view Zac Brown Band’s "Family Table."
