The Christian faith states that through his Resurrection, Jesus gives us protection from our enemies. But even in New Testament times, people like Paul and James were harmed and sometimes killed by their enemies. What kind of protection are we

None Will Harm

4 days ago

God's Workmanship

11 days ago

Christians believe that because of what Jesus did, their sins are forgiven. But what does that mean for us today? Is it like getting out of prison? What happens if you sin again? Pastor Luke preaches from 2 Corinthians 5:14-21 in "God's Workman

We’ve begun a conversation about why Christ’s Resurrection matters to us today. A lot of people guess it's “So you can get into heaven when you die.” That matters when you die, but what if you don't die today? How does the Resurrection matter t

Reinvigorated

Mar 31st, 2024

Easter is the high point in the Christian year. Why? Why does the Resurrection matter anymore? Pastor Luke looks at Mark 16:1-11 in "Reinvigorated," the first message in a new series, "Reinvigorated."

The Day of His Coming

Mar 24th, 2024

Palm Sunday isn't really about palms. It isn't even about Jesus' triumphal entry into Jerusalem. What it is is the hinge between the darkness of the world and God's answer to the darkness. Pastor Luke looks at Mark 11:1-11 in "The Day of His Co

Deserted

Mar 17th, 2024

Has God permanently abandoned his people? That is the question that concludes the book of Lamentations. Maybe you've wondered sometimes if God has deserted you, or if he hasn't, why it feels like that? When God is silent, what can Lamentations

Fire in Zion

Mar 10th, 2024

Lamentations describes the aftermath of Judah's conquest by Babylon. One result of the conquest was clarity about the things that could be trusted and those that couldn't. It can teach us a lot about the things we put our trust in, too. Pastor

New Every Morning

Mar 3rd, 2024

If we believe the reason we're suffering is because of God did it, or or allowed it to happen, then how can we turn to God for help? Pastor Luke teaches from Lamentations 3:18-32 in "New Every Morning," part 3 of his 5-part series, "Lamentation

Who Can Heal You?

Feb 25th, 2024

When bad things happen, we look for explanations. But more than that, we want to know what to do about the problem. The book of Lamentations says that God is responsible. And if that isn't bothersome enough, it also says God is also where to tu

Learning to Lament

Feb 18th, 2024

When tragedy strikes, we're often tempted to shrug or to offer an explanation. The book of Lamentations offers a better way to respond. Pastor Luke preaches from Lamentations 1:1-22 in "Learning to Lament," the first message in a new series, "L

Summit Conference

Feb 11th, 2024

The Transfiguration of Jesus is difficult to understand, but the voice that speaks from a cloud is perfectly clear. Pastor Luke teaches from Mark 9:2-13 in "Summit Conference."

Provocateurs

Feb 4th, 2024

We've been looking at how people can change. Christians believe that God is conforming us to the image of his Son. We can construct systems and habits that help us to lean into that process, but even better than systems is knowing that other pe

Children of Light

Jan 28th, 2024

Christians believe that God is making them like Christ, one small decision at a time. But what if we're tired, or lazy, or impatient when the time comes, and don't feel like making the right decision? Pastor Luke teaches from 1 Timothy 4:7-16 i

Christians believe that God is making them more like Christ. But that's the work of a lifetime, and we won't really see what we have become until the Resurrection. But what about today, or tomorrow? What about the parts of our life we need to c

Children of Light

Jan 21st, 2024

Christians believe that change is not only possible, but essential. But they also believe that change doesn't happen all at once. When does it happen, and what should people do in the meantime? Pastor Luke teaches from Luke 3:7-14 in "Children

New Years' Resolutions are evidence of two things. First, a lot of people make them, so a lot of people want to change something in their lives. Second, people mostly fail at adhering to their resolutions. What does Christianity have to say abo

Ask Me Anything

Dec 31st, 2023

In this installment of “Ask Me Anything,” Pastor Luke addressed four questions. This message was delivered in gathered worship on Sunday, December 31, 2023 at Jewel Lake Parish in Anchorage, Alaska. TIMESTAMPS 00:30 Can a Christian be demon-pos

Impossible

Dec 17th, 2023

Although it is well-attested in the New Testament and the early church, people have long challenged the doctrine of the virgin birth. Does it matter if it's true? Is it really all that important how Jesus came to be born? How does it affect us

Star in the East

Dec 10th, 2023

The tradition of giving gifts at Christmas originated in the story of the Magi who brought gifts when they came to see Jesus. But gift-giving isn't the center of the story. The heart of this story deeper and older, but like gift-giving, it appl

Frequent Flyers

Dec 3rd, 2023

How would you respond if an angel showed up in your life? Because it might happen someday. That's what we see in the Christmas stories. What do you think an angel might say to you? There's a story in the New Testament that gives us some ideas a

A Single Shepherd

Nov 26th, 2023

Four hundred years ago, King James authorized the publication of the King James Bible. But he had trouble with Christians, especially the Puritans who ended up going to Massachusetts to get away from him. What was their concern? Were they right