Welcome to the Table

“Do not forget to show hospitality to strangers, for by so doing some people have shown hospitality to angels without knowing it.” — Hebrews 13:2  Over the past few weeks, you’ve likely noticed something new and exciting in our church: the beautiful Welcome...

The Grace That Meets Us on the Road Home

This past Sunday, on Mother’s Day, we stepped deeper into Jesus’ parable of the prodigal son—a story so rich and layered that it speaks across generations. We focused on the younger son and his “turning point”—the moment when, broken and hungry, he came to his senses...

Blind to the Beauty

Reflections on Luke 15:1–2 and the Heart of God  In Luke 15, we encounter one of the most beloved and powerful parables in Scripture—the story of the Prodigal Son. But before Jesus ever tells that story, we are introduced to the setting and the audience. Luke...

Easter Monday With My Circular Saw

Easter Monday is one of our staff holidays during the year. The church office is closed, and our staff have an opportunity to rest and reflect on the experiences of Holy Week. I cherish this time to breathe deeply and exhale. To slowly sip bold coffee in the morning—a...

How to Share the Easter Story

As we journey through Holy Week, the most sacred week of the Christian calendar, our hearts turn toward the joy and mystery of Easter. At its heart, Easter tells a simple yet world-changing story: Jesus Christ, crucified and buried, is risen. This Easter, the sermon...