Religion

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Minister’s Message: Being a person of integrity and truth

Integrity and truth telling are at the core of Christian living.

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Minister’s Message: The song of the season

There is another song of the season that the Gospel writer Luke records in the first chapter of his book

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Minister’s Message: The opportunity to trust

It was a Friday night when I received a disturbing text from my son that every parent dreads — especially when you’re 4,000 miles away.… Continue reading

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Minister’s Message: Living out the incarnate love of Christ

Jesus showed the compassionate love of God to all He met

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A butterfly rests on a hand in this undated photo. (Photo by Meredith Harber/courtesy)

Minister’s Message: Whispering our dreams into the world

Maybe that’s precisely what we need — to place our hope, our wish, our dreams — in something altogether impossible

A butterfly rests on a hand in this undated photo. (Photo by Meredith Harber/courtesy)
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Minister’s Message: What must I do to inherit?

There’s no way God can say “no” to us if we look and act all the right ways. Right?

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Minister’s Message: My upstairs or your upstairs?

The question challenges us to consider our own eternal destination and relationship with Jesus

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Minister’s Message: Being able to hear God

We need to open our eyes, and listen deeply to how God is speaking to us

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Minister’s Message: Experiments in faith

Here’s the experiment: resist the suspicion that prayer is just a bunch of empty religious talk

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Minister’s Message: How to stop ‘stinking thinking’ and experience true life

Breaking free from “stinking thinking” requires an intentional shift in who or what we allow to control our thoughts

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Alaska Christian College students, staff and other dignitaries gather as Styles Walker cuts the ribbon during a dedication ceremony for the college’s new athletic center at Alaska Christian College in Soldotna, Alaska, on Friday, Sept. 27, 2024. (Jake Dye/Peninsula Clarion)

Christian College dedicates ‘miracle’ athletic center

The facility is located at the Alaska Christian College campus near Kenai Peninsula College off of Kalifornsky Beach Road

Alaska Christian College students, staff and other dignitaries gather as Styles Walker cuts the ribbon during a dedication ceremony for the college’s new athletic center at Alaska Christian College in Soldotna, Alaska, on Friday, Sept. 27, 2024. (Jake Dye/Peninsula Clarion)
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Minister’s Message: Living in the community of faith

Being part of the community of faith is a refreshing blessing

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Our Lady of the Angels 11th Annual Craft Bazaar Our Lady of the Angels 11th Annual Craft Bazaar will take place Friday, Oct. 4, 12-5… Continue reading

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Rev. Meredith Harber enjoys a s’more on a fall day in Alaska. (Photo by Meredith Harber/courtesy)

Minister’s Message: Finding peace in the in-between

I find myself anxious when I know that winter is coming — even though there’s lots that I love about winter.

Rev. Meredith Harber enjoys a s’more on a fall day in Alaska. (Photo by Meredith Harber/courtesy)
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Minister’s Message: Living wisely

Wisdom, it seems, is on all of our minds

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Minister’s Message: Comprehending a truth beyond knowledge

The love of Christ passes knowledge

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Minister’s Message: Entering rest

I asked a group of people to share their ideas of what they think of when they hear the word “rest.”

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Minister’s Message: The quest for unity

The solution for unity must be in terms of honoring God and God’s values

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A turtle is made out of kid-friendly snacks for Vacation Bible School. (Photo courtesy Meredith Harber)

Minister’s Message: We all need to feel loved and liked

Over the last few days, my church has hosted our yearly Vacation Bible School.

A turtle is made out of kid-friendly snacks for Vacation Bible School. (Photo courtesy Meredith Harber)
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Minister’s Message: Trusting in the will of God

Many people avoid having a relationship with God because of the trust issue

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