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Minister’s Message: Reading God’s mind

I wish I could read God’s mind. I want to know how he thinks of me, what he…

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Minister’s Message: Bright and vivid reasons

Sunrises and sunsets are beautiful in the winter months. I say winter because I don’t usually see them…

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Minister’s Message: Waiting for spring

Recently, the weather has been cold. What is common to hear in Alaska on a warmer winter day…

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Minister’s Message: Cleanin’ out my…

Through a series of events, an opportunity arose for me to do something that I have dreaded for…

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Minister’s Message: Who Jesus illuminates

In John 9, Jesus makes the astonishing claim, “I am the light of the world,” then backs it…

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Minister’s Message: Search me and know me

I have a brilliant friend who was a former archaeologist. She recalled the meticulous and painstakingly slow process…

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Minister’s Message: Rhythms and routines

Your habits are already forming you.

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Minister’s Message: So your life story can be better

Last month the Christmas story was displayed in nativity scenes, read about from the Bible and acted out…

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Minister’s Message: The longest distance

It is very common today to be able to measure everything. Just my watch can pinpoint where I…

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Minister’s Message: Relating to people on a deeper level

One of the real benefits of working with people in ministry is the opportunity to relate to people…

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Minister’s Message: God’s gift to us

Another Christmas in the bag. Another round of wrapped boxes deconstructed. Another season saturated in the story of…

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Minister’s Message: Love born to endure

I spend time with people in the final chapters of their lives. In those moments, people speak with…

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Minister’s Message: Traditions should be things that support us

Regardless of how you find yourself this season, know that you’re not alone.

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Minister’s Message: Good grief

Grief doesn’t take a holiday, but it can offer you something the holidays can’t.

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Minister’s Message: Lifelong learning is a worthwhile goal

Lifelong learning. That’s a worthwhile goal.

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Minister’s Message: Being ‘thank full?’

As a young dad, I remember teaching my toddler children to say “thank you,” gently reminding them after…

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Minister’s Message: Will your children always want to be part of your family?

When an older pastor was asked by a father if his young children would chose to remain part…

A man holds an American flag at a vigil for Charlie Kirk on Wednesday, Sept. 17, 2025 at Mariner Park on the Homer Spit in Homer, Alaska. (Chloe Pleznac/Homer News)

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Homer holds vigil for Charlie Kirk; highlights opening of local Turning Point Education private school

The vigil was organized in part by District 6 Rep. Sarah Vance.

The author's puppy, Ruthie, is seen in this undated photo. (Photo courtesy Meredith Harber)

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Minister’s Message: Prayer for peace

People are hurting — deep in our bones hurting.

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Minister’s Message: Coasting

Winning at work but losing at home is still losing.