Another year comes to a close for us here at Zion, and it’s been quite a year. While it’s always good to reflect on the past year as it comes to a close, this year I think it’s doubly important. But …
Love Your Neighbor
“Now is the time for the church to love our neighbors. If you love your neighbor, wear a mask. It will save lives.” That’s not a direct quote, but it’s a paraphrase of several emails I received last …
The Unbusy Pastor
When someone stops by to talk to me about something, even if just for a moment, they usually leave saying something like, “Well, I’d better leave you alone now pastor. I know that you are really …
Your “New” Senior Pastor
If you were in church on July 19, or watched the Livestream, you’ve already heard the good news that I am accepting your call as senior pastor! I would like to first off thank you for being patient …
Teaching the Way – Part 2
Last month, I started a short series on some of the thoughts and history of teaching the Christian Faith. I left off with this question: Which is more important: confirmation as a rite-of-passage or …
Teaching the Way
One of the blessings of a year like 2020 and the slow-down that our reaction to this virus have imposed on us is time to think. Normally we are so busy doing our lives that we don't have time to ask …