Pastor Scott
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Love All: Where Jesus Still Shows Up
One of the challenging things about Jesus is that He rarely shows up where we expect Him to. We tend to look for Him in important places, places of influence. Big churches. Loud voices. Strong leaders. Cultural relevance. Political power.… Continue reading
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Spend Less. Give More.
Every December I tell myself that I’m going to keep Christmas simple this year. I imagine quiet nights at home with Christmas movies and hot chocolate. Fewer errands and trips to the store. Less presents and more presence. I tell… Continue reading
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Worship Fully: Turning Our Hearts Toward What Matters
We are well enough into December now that the holiday machine is running at full speed. Amazon trucks are everywhere, parties and programs fill our evenings, and the to-do list is getting to the point of urgency. And in the… Continue reading
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Christ the King in a World Full of Counterfeits
Every year, right before Advent begins and we start talking about mangers and angels and silent nights, the Church pauses for one Sunday to ask a bold question: Who is your King? Not what do you say is your king.Not what does your… Continue reading
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When Prayer Changes You: What Hannah Teaches Us About Not Giving Up
There’s a moment in the story of Hannah that almost always gets overlooked. It happens right after she prays, long before anything in her life changes. It’s quiet, easy to miss, and honestly, many of us may not believe it’s… Continue reading
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The Quiet Work of Redemption
We tend to think of God as working in the big moments, the lightning bolts, the miracles, the “aha” experiences. But what if most of God’s work doesn’t look like that at all? The story of Ruth and Boaz is a story… Continue reading
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Faith Under Fire: The Integrity We’ve Lost
If you want to know who someone really is, don’t look at their public statements—look at what they do when their reputation or comfort is on the line. That’s where real character shows up. Daniel’s story from the lions’ den… Continue reading
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Running from Grace: When We Want Mercy for Us but Justice for Everyone Else
There’s something deeply uncomfortable about the story of Jonah, and it’s not just the big fish. It’s what the story reveals about us. Jonah didn’t run from God because he was scared of failure. He ran because he was afraid God… Continue reading
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Facing Giants: Finding Courage in a Fearful World
We love the story of David and Goliath. It’s one of the few Bible stories that even people outside the church still recognize. It’s become our go-to image for the underdog. We like that story. But I wonder if we’ve… Continue reading
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