Letters from the Pastor

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...

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 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...

Over the next five Sundays, we’ll embark on a deeply personal and spiritually enriching journey together—a journey of Coming Home. Our new sermon series will walk through the parable Jesus told in Luke 15:11–32, often called “The Parable of the Prodigal Son,” but...

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...