Author Archives: Galen Zook

Pastor Galen’s homily on 1 Peter 1:3-9 explores how the resurrection of Jesus Christ gives us hope and joy, even when going through trials and tribulations.

Pastor Galen dives into the beauty of the simplicity of the resurrection account in John and how it relates to our own stories and encounters with the risen Christ.

Pastor Galen talks about Jesus’ last supper with his disciples and how Jesus taught them that true greatness is shown by extending mercy and compassion to others.

Jesus announced God’s victorious rule and reign—not through staging a political coup, but rather through living a life of self-sacrificial, unconditional love, and by teaching his followers to do the same.

3.26.23 homily on Psalm 130 and John 11:1-45 by Pastor Galen Out of the Depths Psalm 130 begins with the words “Out of the depths I cry to you, O Lord. Lord, hear my voice!” (Psalm 130:1 NRSV). Or, as the Message paraphrase of the Bible puts it, “Help, God—the bottom has fallen out of myContinueContinue reading “The Resurrection and The Life”