Letters from the Pastor

Humans are creatures of habit. Have you ever wondered why?  Think about your morning routine. Most of us repeat the same steps each day without much thought. Here’s mine:  5:55 a.m. – Wake up and pour a cup of Sumatra, straight up, ground from whole beans...

This past Sunday, we reflected on the incredible encounter between Jesus and the Samaritan woman in John 4. We saw how one simple, grace-filled conversation led to transformation—not just for her, but for her whole community.  She didn’t preach a sermon or quote...

I’ve always loved sunflowers. They make me smile! Their golden blooms stand tall and bright—never failing to bring warmth to any corner of a yard or garden. Over the years, I’ve planted sunflowers in spots that get plenty of sun, often experimenting with different...

In last Sunday’s message from Numbers 22:21–35, we encountered one of the Bible’s most surprising messengers: a talking donkey. As strange as that sounds, the lesson was clear—God can speak truth to us through the most unexpected means. The real question is whether...

I’ve been reading The Screwtape Letters by C.S. Lewis, and it’s been both eye-opening and sobering. The book imagines a senior devil, Uncle Screwtape, writing to his younger apprentice, Wormwood, teaching him how to undermine a Christian’s faith. The brilliance of...

Over the past few weeks, I’ve been prayerfully preparing sermon plans for the summer months, and I’m excited to share what’s ahead! This season’s messages will offer insight, encouragement—and even a little humor. We’ll journey through three distinct sermon series...

This past Sunday, we concluded our Coming Home sermon series with Jesus’ parable of the Prodigal Son. It’s a story not only of returning but of rejoicing. As we now turn our attention toward Heritage Day this weekend, I find myself lingering on two deeply connected...

On Sunday, May 25th, Alex Palou raced into history as the first Spaniard to win the Indianapolis 500. With speeds over 220 mph, the Indy 500 is more than just a physical or mechanical test—it’s a test of vision. Drivers are taught this simple but powerful principle:...

“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...

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...