World Religions – by Pastor Scott

World Religions – by Pastor Scott

“So in everything, do to others what you would have them do to you“– Matthew 7:12 (NIV) Theologian Paul Tillich once defined religion as “ultimate concern.”  For Tillich, religion wasn’t necessarily about specific gods or rituals, but those qualities that provide...
Telling Our Stories

Telling Our Stories

“We will not hide them from their children; we will tell to the coming generation the glorious deeds of the Lord and his might.” – Psalm 78:4 (NRSV) As we find ourselves in this final stretch of 2025, we have some big festivities around the corner. Coming up, we will...
Never Give Up – by Pator Scott – October 2025

Never Give Up – by Pator Scott – October 2025

For I can do everything through Christ, who gives me strength.” ~ Philippians 4:13 (NLT) We are currently in the middle of the football season. On all levels, weekends are full with games on the gridiron. Whether we cheer for our local high school, the Hawkeyes...
Lifelong Learning – by Pastor Scott

Lifelong Learning – by Pastor Scott

“Jesus grew in wisdom and in stature and in favor with God and all the people” – Luke 2:52 (NLT) As I write these words I am looking at back-to-school pictures on Facebook. The beginning of the school year is an emotional and wonderful time for so many. I...
Paul’s Travels – by Pastor Scott

Paul’s Travels – by Pastor Scott

Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation; the old had gone, the new has come!” – 2 Corinthians 5:17 (NIV) The apostle Paul is one of the most intriguing individuals in the Bible. A younger contemporary of Jesus, he was at the forefront of...