Galen Zook

O Come, O Come, Emmanuel

Advent is about the coming of Christ. We not only remember that Jesus was born and live among us, but we also welcome Jesus into our hearts to transform our lives as we anticipate his Second coming.

A Different Kind of King

True leadership lies not in power or domination, but in justice, love, and peace, embodied perfectly by Christ—a profound contrast to earthly rulers and their fleeting kingdoms.

Where Children Belong

Jesus’ words in Mark 10:14—“Let the little children come to me”—challenge us to embrace childlike faith and create spaces of radical welcome. The kingdom of God belongs to them!

Two Copper Coins

A widow’s act of faith challenges us to consider our own generosity and the failures of systems meant to support the vulnerable.

November 3, 2024 homily on Isaiah 25:6-9; John 11:32-44; Revelation 21:1-6a by Pastor Galen for All Saints Sunday “And I heard a loud voice from the throne saying, “See, the home of God is among mortals. He will dwell with them as their God; they will be his peoples, and God himself will be withContinueContinue reading “The City of God”