by lovelylane | May 19, 2026 | Pastor Scott
“There is neither Jew nor Greek, slave nor free, male nor female. “– Galatians 3:28 (NIV) The poet, Maya Angelou, once said, “We all should know that diversity makes for a rich tapestry.” These powerful words speak about the importance of differences. And while we...
by lovelylane | Apr 1, 2026 | EASTER, Pastor Scott
It was the best of times. It was the worst of times. These words come to us from Charles Dickens’ in his famous historical novel, A Tale of Two Cities. The novel is set against the conditions that led up to the French Revolution. These famous words begin the story....
by lovelylane | Mar 2, 2026 | Lent, Pastor Scott
“Be still, and know that I am God“– Psalm 46:10 (NIV) Forty years ago Matthew Broderick spoke the iconic words, “Life moves pretty fast. If you don’t stop and look around once in a while, you could miss it.” These words come from the popular movie, “Ferris Bueller’s...
by lovelylane | Feb 10, 2026 | Lovely Lane News, Pastor Scott
“Do nothing out of selfish ambition…” – Philippians 2:3 (NIV) Like many of you I have been following the events in Minneapolis and St. Paul in recent weeks. It has been heartbreaking to learn about the deaths of Renee Good and Alex Preƫ. I...
by lovelylane | Jan 15, 2026 | Bible Studies, Pastor Scott
Study groups with Pastor Scott meet on Wednesdays. The morning group meets on Zoom at 9:30 am. The evening group meets in the library at 6:00 pm. The current focus is on World Religions. The book is “God is Not One,” by Stephen Prothero and started on...
by lovelylane | Dec 30, 2025 | 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...