Posts by Sharon Kautz
Verse of the Day December 26
We continue our journey to read the Bible together in a year. Each day there will be a reading from the Old Testament, the Wisdom Literature, and the New Testament using the Alpha Bible App. Pastor Doug’s devotions will be from part of that day’s readings. You can download the app to do the daily…
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Verse of the Day December 25
We continue our journey to read the Bible together in a year. Each day there will be a reading from the Old Testament, the Wisdom Literature, and the New Testament using the Alpha Bible App. Pastor Doug’s devotions will be from part of that day’s readings. You can download the app to do the daily…
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The Grace of God Has Appeared in Christ
In The Grace of God Has Appeared in Christ, Pastor Doug Scalise reflects on Luke 2:1–14 and invites us to see Christmas as a journey to Bethlehem where God’s grace breaks into ordinary, messy, and unexpected circumstances. The birth of Jesus reveals that God enters the world not through control or perfection, but through humility,…
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Verse of the Day December 24
We continue our journey to read the Bible together in a year. Each day there will be a reading from the Old Testament, the Wisdom Literature, and the New Testament using the Alpha Bible App. Pastor Doug’s devotions will be from part of that day’s readings. You can download the app to do the daily…
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Verse of the Day December 23
We continue our journey to read the Bible together in a year. Each day there will be a reading from the Old Testament, the Wisdom Literature, and the New Testament using the Alpha Bible App. Pastor Doug’s devotions will be from part of that day’s readings. You can download the app to do the daily…
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Preview: How Have You Seen God at Work in Your Life?
This Sunday, we will have one combined service at 10:00 a.m. to end the year together. We are excited to hear from Gwyneth Preu, Karen Moore, and Matt & Annika Hall. Teach us to number our days, that we may gain a heart of wisdom. ~ Psalm 90:12 Watch our preview –
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Verse of the Day December 22
We continue our journey to read the Bible together in a year. Each day there will be a reading from the Old Testament, the Wisdom Literature, and the New Testament using the Alpha Bible App. Pastor Doug’s devotions will be from part of that day’s readings. You can download the app to do the daily…
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January 2026 Beacon
Here’s the January 2026 Beacon.
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Faithful Love
In Faithful Love, Pastor Doug Scalise reflects on Matthew 1:18–25 and the often-overlooked faithfulness of Joseph in the Christmas story. Faced with unexpected disappointment, Joseph responds not with fear or control, but with mercy, obedience, and trusting love when God reveals a greater plan. This sermon reminds us that God is present even when life…
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