Lean Into God
I walked away from last week’s sermon wishing we could’ve discussed so many nuances regarding God’s heart for suffering and injustice. Each of us have questions that require attention and care. And many face stories of personal . . .
Beckoning Questions & Faith Fuel
“What’s the question behind the question?” When we ask “Is there a God?” what do we mean? Do we mean, “Does God exist?” Or…
Purpose, Identity & the Existence of God
In Ecclesiastes 3:11, we learned that humans are limited beings and while at the same time God has placed eternity in our hearts. We live in this tension. A tension between the desire to know our purpose in the overall significance of life and the boundaries of our context and perspective. And within these limits, we struggled through questions about purpose that ultimately force us back to our need for…
We All Have Questions
As I meet with individuals and groups, I often notice how the struggles we face open us to questions about ourselves, our life, or our purpose…
Explore God media invitation!
You’re invited to Explore God! Starting in September, many churches in Santa Cruz County and the greater Bay Area will explore the big questions we all have about God. Watch this …
In Expectancy, Exploring God
I am so excited to be stepping in as Interim Pastor this September, this church has been a refuge for so many, a place that has cultivated …
Embracing A New Role
As I mentioned a few weeks ago during a sermon, I taught a seminar up at Mount Hermon’s Family Camp with my daughter Sierra. The seminar is titled, “Parenting Adult Children” and really surprised me how….
A Final Message & Thank You
I hope you were able to be present this past Sunday as we concluded our series “Meals with Jesus”. It turned out to be both the last message in the series and my last message as…
The Final Banquet: Jesus is Calling
This Sunday is our last message in “Meals with Jesus”. Thank you for embracing and participating in this unique…
Embraced and Empowered by God
We’ve had an event filled Summer at HSCC so far and this past Sunday was no exception. If we had…
Seder, Supper, & Service
This Sunday we will be experiencing a “Passover Meal” as we remember Jesus’ Last Supper in …
Give Us Today, Our Today Bread
Weddings, Baptisms and Memorials…oh my!! As I get closer and closer to finishing up my role as…
Looking Up
As our church journeys through the Gospel of Luke, pausing at each meal Jesus has with people, we’ve stumbled across a few obvious patterns. I’m intrigued by…
Let’s Bring Jesus
As we continue in our “Meals with Jesus” series, I’d like to make a few observations and encouragements. Sort of like a half-time speech …
What do I have?
Watermelon Tacos are now a “thing”. This past Sunday we heard about Jesus telling the disciples, “YOU give them something to eat” when they found themselves with thousands of ….
Blessed Offerings
What a great Sunday we had last week! God was worshipped well and He blessed our offerings in many ways. Let me recall a few…
How do I love Thee?
What a great time we had last Sunday. I want to thank you all for your participation in this unique worship service. Let me count the ways…
Meals With Jesus
This Sunday we launch our new series (experience actually) “Meals with Jesus”. I have really been looking forward to this, excited to see how…
Following Our Leader
This morning I watched our local "turkey-mom” walk by our house on the hillside with her 8 chicks…