The Church Door

By Family Minister Brandon Steenbock When I was about 18 or 19, I got frustrated with the complexity of life. I know. A young single guy...

By Family Minister Brandon Steenbock Why do the Gospel writers make note of the grave clothes being folded neatly in the tomb? What is the...

by Alexis Waack He is Risen! He is Risen, Indeed! Hallelujah! Holy Week is one of my favorite parts of the church year. It is a week to see...

by Alexis Waack Have you ever had to confess something? When I think of the word confess, I get a negative feeling. I remember times I had...

by Alexis Waack Have you ever been speechless? God’s beautiful creation often leaves me without words. It might be a stunning sunrise,...

by Alexis Waack   A name is a remarkable thing. When you were born, your parents looked at you and decided your name was perfect for...

by Alexis Waack Do you ever struggle to be obedient? To do what God says the way he says to do it? For example, God says, ‘Honor your...

by Alexis Waack Have you ever gone camping? My family did when I was a little girl. Camping brings back some wonderful memories of...

by Alexis Waack Palm Sunday was filled with shouts and cheers. Hosanna in the highest! Hosanna to the Son of David! Can you imagine what...

by Alexis Waack Have you ever been told you have an attitude problem? As a teenager, I had a bit of an attitude problem. I was moody. I was...

Written by Staff Minister Brandon Steenbock “Jesus wept.” Two simple words. Incredible message. If you don’t know the story, go read...

Written by: Pastor Ben Workentine There’s a funeral this week at church. I’m going. My family will be there, too, including my...

Written by St. Mark Staff Minister, Brandon Steenbock: What is the difference between a Pastor and a Staff Minister? We get this question a...

Lessons From Israel What comes to mind when you think about visiting Israel? Is it biblical sites and a spiritual experience? Do you...

Dear sister, I truly hope that your Christmas season has been filled with light and joy and a sense of hopeful anticipation. But I’m...

Christmas isn’t the same as it was when you were a kid. I don’t know about your Christmases, but when I was a boy, Christmas was...

“After he has suffered, he will see the light of life and be satisfied” Isaiah 53:11a  While they were wondering about this, suddenly...

It must be eaten inside the house; take none of the meat outside the house. Do not break any of the bones. (Exodus 12:46)  He protects all...

By oppression and judgment he was taken away. Yet who of his generation protested? For he was cut off from the land of the living; for the...

Because he poured out his life unto death, and was numbered with the transgressors. For he bore the sin of many, and made intercession for...