Pastor’s Note
Imitation
The Voice of the Shepherd The fourth Sunday in Easter is considered “Shepherd Sunday” in the Christian Church. But when Shepherd Sunday gives us a rare story in the Book…
Read MoreFishy Business
What now? Just two weeks ago we sat in this sanctuary and experienced the joy of hearing of the resurrection of Jesus Christ. But what changed in your life after…
Read MoreThe Stone is Rolled Away
Christ is Risen! He is Risen Indeed! Alleluia Alleluia! It’s the greatest pronouncement in the world, one that no God in no other religion can say, “Jesus Christ is risen…
Read MoreUnbridled Love
The Stones Would Shout Out Jesus told his disciples to go into the village and find a colt that had never been ridden untie it and bring it to him. …
Read MoreLook Back to Look Ahead
Have you ever been so happy, it was like a dream come true? I’m meeting with lots of couples right now who are putting the finishing touches on their wedding…
Read MoreGod Forgives Us
My son, Griffin, is 2 years old and is in that stage of development where he is using more words to explain how he is feeling and what he wants (thank goodness!). We…
Read MoreOne Thing.
I hope you have been able to follow our Songs of the Soul Lenten journey. The readings & podcasts & devotional about songs that have impacted your faith. It’s like…
Read MoreA Lenten Invitation
Abiding with God means setting up a house, not stopping in for a quick visit every once in awhile. Modern humanity has dedicated so much time, energy, and money to…
Read MoreMystery and Clarity
In today’s gospel (Luke 9:28-36), the cloud is what first grabs my attention. While Peter was speaking, “a cloud came and overshadowed them; and they were terrified as they entered…
Read MoreSongs of the Soul: A Lenten Journey through the Psalms
A Sacred Narrative Throughout the ages the Psalms have been a helpful resource for conversation with God about the things in our lives and faith that matter most. Originally crafted…
Read MoreJesus Blesses Us
Blessed are Those I started tutoring at an elementary school in Verona this year. And it has been such a good experience- getting to spend time with some great kids…
Read MoreCaught Up in New Life
Fishing not Catching When you are a fisherman, it goes with the territory that there will be times when you come up empty. I got a report from my Mom…
Read MoreGod’s Call: Command and Gift
Back into our shell It is part and parcel of being a living human being that it comes as a shock to our system whenever we encounter God and God’s…
Read MoreTODAY!
This week we jump back into Luke’s gospel (Luke 4:14-21), And hear a story about every seminarian’s worst nightmare… Going back home to preach at the congregation or synagogue you…
Read MoreChrist’s Abundance
Jesus has no sense of proportion when it comes to giving himself to us It was only a sign, but those 6 jars of water turned into 150 or more…
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