When we don’t recognize someone, it can be unsettling. Like the two disciples on the road to Emmaus, may we widen the circle to include the stranger and show our hospitality, so that we too may entertain angels unawares…
Reflecting back on times of peace and times of unrest, when do you find your times of peace? Can we ever have peace of our own making? Instead, help us to realize that real true peace comes to us through Jesus Christ. Like He came to the disciples behind their locked doors, Jesus comes to…
As we celebrate Easter and our Lord’s resurrection, may we also take time to appreciate and give thanks for the many blessings in our lives. We give thanks for Pastor Vern, our congregation, friends and family, and pray that you and yours are blessed at Easter and throughout the year!
On that Sunday morning when Jesus was raised from the dead, his followers knew not what to think. They were afraid. In the chaos that followed the news spread like wildfire that Jesus was alive! Help us to share that excitement in the news that He is risen indeed! We wish you and your family…
Our Tenebrae Drama for Good Friday looks in on several biblical characters: Judas – voiced by Pastor Vern Salome – voiced by Kim Lloyd John – voiced by Brian Lloyd Peter – voiced by Chris Michael Mary Magdalene – voiced by Cheryl Krantz Thomas – voiced by Glen Aubrey Mary mother of Jesus – voiced…
In our discussion of crossroads this Lenten season, every event and decision led up to the choice point faced by Jesus of Nazareth. Facing Pilate, the beatings and humiliation of the Crucifixion, Jesus could have chosen differently, but he made His Choice–for us!
Relive with us the events of Holy Week leading up to His resurrection on Easter Sunday. Featuring the talents of Pastor Vern Lintvedt, Seminarians Kyle Will and Brian Doel, and Amy Will.
It’s easy to see the events of Holy Week from our perspective as believers. But imagine the perspective of the disciples and others central to the story of our Lord’s last week before his glorious resurrection. What a challenge they faced as the week unfolded! Lord may we also examine our trials through the lens…
At the death of Lazarus, the entire community grieved. Even Jesus wept. While we mourn those we lose to death, we, like Martha, still have the hope of resurrection and life in Jesus. As Lazarus rose we too will rise in heaven. Thanks be to God!
Peter was one of the twelve disciples, who spent years with Jesus and his ministry. When he was faced with a crossroad, why did he choose to deny Jesus? Let’s listen…