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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 remarkable clarity about the things that matter… Continue reading

 

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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. Schools have been in session for several months now. Classrooms are busy places with students diligently studying and teachers… Continue reading

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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 every gift or kindness. I wasn’t just… Continue reading

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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 of his family after they grew up,… Continue reading

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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)

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.

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

Minister’s Message: Prayer for peace

People are hurting — deep in our bones hurting.

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

Winning at work but losing at home is still losing.

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Minister’s Message: Seeing the invisible

Jesus is on the lookout for those who walk through life unnoticed.

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Minister’s Message: The Lord’s spiritual treasures are available to us all

The Bible says the treasures of wisdom and knowledge are hid in Christ.

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A group of friends hikes along the Resurrection Pass Trail on June 26, 2020 in Cooper Landing, Alaska. (Photo by Megan Pacer/Homer News)

Minister’s Message: A heart set on the journey

What step will you take this week toward God on your journey of faith?

A group of friends hikes along the Resurrection Pass Trail on June 26, 2020 in Cooper Landing, Alaska. (Photo by Megan Pacer/Homer News)
Fireweed is seen on a hillside in Homer, Alaska, on Sept. 26, 2025. (Photo by Erin Thompson/Peninsula Clarion file)

Minister’s Message: Seasons on the Kenai

Just as there are seasons on the Kenai, there are seasons of life.

Fireweed is seen on a hillside in Homer, Alaska, on Sept. 26, 2025. (Photo by Erin Thompson/Peninsula Clarion file)
Freshly caught fish lay at the author’s feet. (Photo by Meredith Harber/courtesy)

Minister’s Message: Fishing together

We, despite our differences, are one human population, attempting to make life each day.

Freshly caught fish lay at the author’s feet. (Photo by Meredith Harber/courtesy)
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Minister’s Message: ‘Bed rotting’

There’s not much worse than sleeping your life away.

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Minister’s Message: Living like lambs (in the midst of wolves)

The only chance lambs have of survival is if they have a shepherd watching over them, guarding them, protecting them.

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Minister’s Message: Connecting meaningfully with God

What is church, and how is the body of Christ to be lived out?

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Minister’s Message: ‘Be still and I will fight for you’

Letting go of control and embracing faith and silence can encourage us in peace and divine trust.

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Minister’s Message: Freedom is not what you think

If freedom isn’t what we first think it is, what is it?

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Minister’s Message: Long sleeves

I chose the easy way in the moment but paid the price in the long run.

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