N.T. Wright, in his book, Simply Jesus, says, "Jesus—the Jesus we might discover if we really looked is larger, more disturbing, more urgent than we had ever imagined.  We have successfully managed to hide behind other questions and to avoid the huge, world-shaking challenge of Jesus’s central claim and achievement." In ... Continue

What would it look like to bring the Hope of Christmas to our community this month?  That is the challenge before us: to creatively and compassionately invest in the people God has brought into our lives.  God is the God of Hope and when we put our trust in Him ... Continue

Great explorers captivate our imagination. Christopher Columbus. Louis and Clark.  Neil Armstrong. They discovered new lands, explored unknown territory, and  traveled to where no one had gone before.  They, along with their trusted companions, experienced adventures, uncovered wonders, and shared their discoveries.  And  the world was never the same. We too ... Continue

It was with heartfelt thanks that we said goodbye to Pastor Tim and his family during our August 13-14 worship gatherings.  Pastor Tim was an incredible blessing to St. Luke, and personally, I couldn’t have asked for a better colleague, mentor, and friend these past years.  As we look with ... Continue

God transitions us through times of change... Sunday Evening, I was sitting at the Annual St. Luke Golf Tournament Awards Dinner, and it hit me: St. Luke continues to move forward in faith.  For this year's event, we raised almost $1,800 for our local foodshelf, "Friends in Need."  Praise God for ... Continue

Monday Morning...the day after Easter Weekend at St. Luke... Some quick observations from what I experienced: Energy!  The Holy Spirit of God was on the move.  Every smile.  Every laugh.  Every "Happy Easter!"  God's Spirit was flowing Excitement!  Just under 1,400 people coming to worship brings an inherent enthusiasm to a gathering of ... Continue

Let me tell you about some things that happen "behind the scenes" at St. Luke - they illustrate how people who are Christ-followers live for others... -We support a Missionary family through World Mission Prayer League who are serving in Bolivia.  They have three children, who are being home schooled.  A ... Continue

St Luke is an amazing congregation... ...but sometimes things happen that make me pause and simply marvel at how the Holy Spirit is at work among us. Case-in-point: we are deeply connected with FEED MY STARVING CHILDREN.  We send smaller groups on a regular basis to their warehouse to pack food; and ... Continue