The Love Commandment – from Pastor Scott

The Love Commandment – from Pastor Scott

The Love Commandment “I give you a new commandment: Love each another. Just as I have loved you, so you also must love each other.” – John 13:34 (CEB) This reading from John’s Gospel brings us to the night Jesus gathered with the disciples in the Upper Room. Scripture...
Thinking Big – from Pastor Scott

Thinking Big – from Pastor Scott

Growing up in Illinois, I became familiar with Daniel Hudson Burnham. Burnham was a prominent city planner and architect. He played a major role in the development of the city of Chicago back in the day. He crafted a powerful vision of what a major American city might...
Making a Difference – from Pastor Scott

Making a Difference – from Pastor Scott

Robert F. Kennedy once said, “The purpose of life is to contribute in some way to making things better.” The calling is to make a difference. The message is the need to “be something, do something, and leave something.” The Apostle Paul was a wonderful example of...
Celebrating the Season – from Pastor Scott

Celebrating the Season – from Pastor Scott

The month of December is paradoxical. There’s no other way to say it. From one perspective, this month is sacred. Our Western culture is more religious this time of year. We have extra worship services, festivals, rituals, and traditions to honor. These events help us...
The Next 60 Years – from Pastor Scott

The Next 60 Years – from Pastor Scott

Our church celebrated our 60th anniversary in August.  It was wonderful to gather with former members and pastors to recall the events that have taken place at Lovely Lane since 1962.  Our church has been a shining light in this corner of Cedar Rapids for so many...