Am I Coming or Going?

Am I Coming or Going?

by Pastor Douglas Brauner God’s Two-Way Invitation For those of you concerned about my safety, yes, I made sure that there were no cars coming or going when I took this picture. I am frequently in a hurry to cross a street so that I don’t get run over which is a good idea. Fortunately, […]

I Will Make You

I Will Make You

By Pastor Don Schatz Becoming “And Jesus said to them, “Follow me, and I will make you become fishers of men.” Mark 1:17  The English Standard Bible There are ospreys on the waterfront near my home.  I see them, usually flying, sometimes resting, on my morning walks.  On a rare occasion I have seen them […]

Sowing in Hard Times

Sowing in Hard Times

By Pastor Steve Nickodemus Sow in Tears, Reap with Joy “Those who sow in tears shall reap with shouts of joy!  He who goes out weeping bearing the seed for sowing, shall come home with shouts of joy, bringing his sheaves with him.” Psalm 126:5-6 (ESV) Octoberfest in Mount Angel, Oregon is a time of […]