(A Pastor’s Reflections on Matthew 4:18–22)Every week I climb into a semi truck and drive Washington’s highways. I’ve done it for over 30 years. It’s big, it’s loud, and there are moments when it’s g...  Read More

This past Sunday I had the privilege of walking our church family through Matthew 4:12–17, a short but absolutely pivotal passage in the Gospel of Matthew. It marks the beginning of Jesus’ public mini...  Read More

Spring in the Wilderness: Why Feeling “Off” Doesn’t Mean God Is GoneReflections from the Pastor’s ChairThis past weekend, my wife Ruth and I slipped away for a short retreat.Nothing dramatic, nothing ...  Read More

Christ Is Risen: Clearing the Path, Not Adding the WeightA pastor’s reflection on Matthew 3 and a week of “turning”“Christ is risen. He is risen indeed.”We say those words a lot in our church—on Easte...  Read More

From my perspective as a pastor, one of the most important things we did this past Sunday happened right at the beginning of the service:“Christ is risen.”“He is risen indeed.”We usually reserve that ...  Read More

On Super Bowl Sunday, I stood up to preach in the same shirt I’d worn two weeks earlier.That wasn’t the plan.In fact, very little in the last few weeks has gone “according to plan.”Our church lost a d...  Read More

Good morning, dear friends,As I stood before you this past Sunday, I was struck once again by the beauty and depth of God's Word. Our journey through the Gospel of Matthew brought us face-to-face with...  Read More

Hello, friends,I hope this message finds you in good spirits and full of hope. Today, I want to share some reflections inspired by our recent sermon on Joseph's story from Matthew 1. This story resona...  Read More

As I stood before the congregation this past Sunday, fresh from a trip to Peru that barely gave my family and me 36 hours to adjust in Quincy, I found profound joy in worshiping with our community onc...  Read More

Greetings, dear friends and fellow believers,I hope this message finds you well as we embark upon another year of exploring the profound depths of scripture together. Today, I want to invite you to jo...  Read More

As we step into the New Year, there’s a palpable excitement within our congregation. It’s not merely about turning the pages of the calendar. It’s about embarking on a journey through the Gospel of Ma...  Read More

As I sat down to prepare for today's service, I found myself grappling with an unexpected tension. It’s Advent week focused on joy—a theme that typically brings vibrant songs and messages of celebrati...  Read More