Author Archives: Galen Zook

As on Pentecost, the Holy Spirit continues to work today to break down our assumptions and prejudices, to push us out into new directions, and to bring lasting transformation.

May 21, 2023 homily on Exodus 18:13-27 and 1 Peter 5:1-7 by Pastor Galen Cast All Your Cares Today we come to the end of our study of 1 Peter. Throughout our study of this letter, we have considered some of the similarities between what was going on when 1 Peter was written, and theContinueContinue reading “Casting Your Cares”

Peter tells us to always be ready to share the hope that is within us, but to do so with gentleness and reverence.

Pastor Galen reimagines 1 Peter 2:2-10 as a story of an underdog team of misfits who find purpose and value in Christ, and are formed into a spiritual house of God.

Grace is so much more than “getting away with something.” Grace empowers us to do what is right, forgives us, and transforums us to be more like Jesus.