• Discipleship

    Pastor’s Perspective Since our congregation has started the RENEW process, we should talk about discipleship. Why? RENEW is about “Renewing Peace Lutheran in Disciple-Making.” I am excited about our congregation as we begin this adventure of trusting in God’s faithfulness. What is discipleship? American Christianity often portrays discipleship as an extra layer of faith, suggesting…

  • Just Protestant?

    Pastor Patrick’s Perspective: February 2026 “I found it necessary to write appealing to you to contend for the faith that was once for all delivered to the saints.” Jude 3b ESV I’ve been think about labels and effective or ineffective they are. There are some words that really don’t do they job we thought it…

  • New Habits

    Pastor Patrick’s Perspective: January 25, 2026 Happy new year everyone. When writing for the January newsletter, I was busy thinking about Christmas and Epiphany. Now that they are over, my mind has turn to the new year itself. Happy 2026. What are your plans and goals this new year? Any new years resolutions? Forbes magazine…

  • Three Gifts

    Pastor Patrick’s Perspective: January 2026 “Then, opening their treasures, they offered him gifts, gold and frankincense and myrrh.” Matthew 2:11 The Magi came from the East to see the newborn King. They followed the star, not because they understood everything, but because God had drawn them. When they entered the house, they saw the child…

  • The Offense of Christmas

    Christmas is just as offensive as the cross.

  • About All Saints Day

    Observing All Saints Day reminds us of our calling to be saints because of our baptism.