In the intricate tapestry of the human experience, there exists a profound narrative of redemption and grace—a narrative vividly portrayed in the life of Peter, one of Jesus Christ's closest disciples…

Greetings, fellow disciples! Go with me on a journey through some ideas around the practice of Christian discipleship, guided by the timeless wisdom encapsulated in II Timothy 2:15

As we gather in the warmth of our homes, sipping hot cocoa and bundled in cozy blankets, let’s take a moment to reflect on the recent extreme cold weather experienced by our friends across Alaska…

The first week of Advent, known as Hope Week, invites us to reflect on the world's current state and the longing for a savior. As we witness darkness and despair around us, we are reminded of the profound darkness that enveloped humanity before Christ's arrival…

There are curious things that occur each year in Alaska when the sun begins to warm the Arctic earth again and the snow that carpets the ground returns to its watery depths. Oh, I suppose it isn’t entirely unique to Alaska, but we all like to live within our own little worldview to some extent, now don’t we?

The Enemy wants you to believe his lies about who and what you are. He whispers these lies in the caverns of your mind. He screams these lies through the voices of this world. Too often, these lies obscure God’s truth. He loves you. He adores you. He treasures you…

You might feel like you are the only one, but most of us feel overwhelmed these days. Pandemic. International tensions. Societal discord. Cultural dumpster fire. Political infighting. 

Even if these things are in the background, there is still plenty to distract and overload…

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For many of us - "back then" - social media did not seem like such a bad idea for the kids. A way to stay connected with them, keep them connected with grandparents and the like, and a way for them to deepen their relationships with their friends. All tightly controlled under direct parental supervision….

As we bring this long, slow train to its final stop, I want to focus on one particular word from the verses above. Jesus instructs the disciples not hinder the children. Most often, we use that word to mean get in the way of. But it also means to make slow or difficult or impede the progress of… 

I want to take this opportunity to share some of the great work we are doing to serve Clare House.

For those that don't know, Clare House is an emergency shelter for women and children. We have been assisting this organization for several years now by providing a meal on the first Friday of every month…