Author name: Kevin Derksen

Signs and Wonders Scripture Collage 1 – From the very first verses of Mark’s gospel, Jesus’ public ministry is framed by miraculous signs that point to his identity as the Son of God. 2 – In those days Jesus came from Nazareth of Galilee and was baptized by John in the Jordan.  And

Good News Scripture Collage from the Gospel of Mark 1 – The beginning of the good news of Jesus Christ, the Son of God (1:1). 2 – So starts the gospel of Mark.  In the beginning, there is good news! 1 – Now after John was arrested, Jesus came to Galilee, proclaiming the

Restoration is Near: Be Not Afraid Scripture Reading: Matthew 1:18-25, Isaiah 7:10-16 What are you afraid of? Our fears are personal and specific to our experience and circumstances, but there are probably a fair number that we share in common with others.  Fear of heights, fear of spiders, fear of public speaking.  Fear of the

Keeping Faith with our Ancestors Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:3-7, Hebrews 11:1-3, 12:1-2 Good morning, everyone!  Today I am joining in our worship via a recording I made here at the church yesterday.  Covid hit our home this week, and I am not quite far enough along in recovery to re-join the world yet.  It does

Mercy Scripture: Matthew 18:21-35 Well, this is one of those passages of scripture that seems to call for starting at the end.  Jesus lets fly with a few real doozies in the gospels, but the one that ends this exchange in Matthew 18 is among the most startling.  “This is how my heavenly Father

Thanksgiving Sunday Scriptures: Romans 12:4-8, Matthew 6:25-30 When we talk about ecological webs and the interconnection of things in nature, the striking example that’s made the rounds of late has to do with the wolves of Yellowstone.  There are a few neat videos you can find on Youtube that tell the story, including one called: