Church and Politics?
Years ago, a woman stormed up to me after worship and told me she was angered by…
Pastor’s Message
January 2023 ~ Message from Pastor Rob
As much as I’m enjoying all the important worship during Advent/Christmas/New Year at Shepherd of the Mountains,…
May 2022 ~ “Awake to the Light of Christ”
Many years ago, I traveled to Green Valley, Arizona to visit my Aunt Dolores who was slowly…
April 2022 ~ Don’t be a Squirrel
Many years ago I wrote about some squirrels in my yard. Yesterday I took a moment to…
March 2022 ~ Less Anger, More Health
Have you ever been angry? I know I have. I suspect most, if not all of us,…
February 2022 ~ Come, Lord Jesus
The season of Lent is nearly upon us. During Lent, as I recall Jesus’ journey to the…
January 2022 ~ A Blessed New Year!
Welcome to the New Year! Have you made any New Year’s Resolutions? I cannot speak for you,…
December 2021 ~ The Season of Advent ~ Hope
One of my favorite authors, Gail Ramshaw, wonderfully describes Advent realistically and, yet, with plenty of hope. …
November 2021 ~ The Light of Jesus
This year the last Sunday in November is the first Sunday in Advent. An image repeated over…
October 2021 ~ Doubt, Faith
This past summer, as I had conversations with strangers about faith, I soon observed that the line…
June 2021 ~ Welcome!
Welcome one another, therefore, just as Christ has welcomed you. - Romans 15:7 My parents taught me…
May 2021 ~ Optimistic
When it comes to spirituality there are faithful people who are “true optimists.” That is, they demonstrate…
MESSAGE FROM PASTOR STEVE ~ Regarding future in-person Worship Services
Dear Members and Friends of Shepherd of the Mountains Lutheran Church, I know we long to return…
April 2021 ~ Chosen and Loved
As God’s chosen ones, holy and beloved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, meekness, and patience. Bear…
March 2021 ~ Let’s Dance!
I am not good at dancing. In fact, I am terrible at dancing…just ask my life partner,…
February 2021 ~ The New Year!
Happy New Year! I cannot speak for you, but as bad as everybody remembers the year 2020,…
January 2021 ~ A People Gathered by God
Recently I was purging my church files when I came upon an article from the Archives of…
December 2020 ~ A Christmas Mystery, Known Only to God
I read a story found in “Advent, Christmas, And Epiphany: Stories and Reflections on the Sunday Readings”…
November 2020 ~ Thanks be to God
Have you heard someone say, “God helps those who help themselves”? Most folks think that saying comes…
October 2020 ~ Listen and Understand
Throughout history there have been challenging times. And today we live in a challenging time, don’t we?…
September 2020 ~ Moving Forward in Christ
No one can ignore the changes that are happening in our society these last few months. As…
August 2020 ~ In the Mountains for Good
During the early days of the Christian church the number of folks who committed themselves to follow…
July 2020 ~ Reaching out for God, Reaching out to Neighbor
“Go and make disciples of all nations.” Matthew 28:19a How does one make disciples? Not only of…
June 2020 ~ Being Called by God
Have you noticed? Even in this time of staying home during Covid 19 sometimes we can be…
May 2020 ~”Where’s Jesus?”
Some of my favorite books to read to my young children were part of the “Where’s Waldo”…
From Crickets to Chorus: How SEO Made My Phone Ring Off the Hook
Remember the days of hustling for clients? Cold calls, endless emails, and events filled with awkward small…
March 2020 – Way to Peace and Hope
When I am in Oregon I often visit the light house at Yaquina Head. The lighthouse is…
The Vital Role of Siding Maintenance and the Cost-Saving Benefits of Hiring a Professional Contractor
Maintaining your home's siding is crucial for protecting its integrity, enhancing its appearance, and ensuring its long-term…
Growing in Faith Together
Another New Year is upon us! Happy New Year! What will your New Year’s resolution be? I…
Shake Off the Dust
How many of us occasionally take a moment to open the Bible and read from the book…
We are Grateful
When we celebrate Thanksgiving, as Christians, we thank God for blessing us with God’s love as well…
Deeper Relationships Through Prayer
In our mission statement we proclaim that we are a people gathered by God in the mountains…