Messages from Pastor Richard

Richard Yeager-Stiver 5/21/26 Richard Yeager-Stiver 5/21/26

How Can Jesus Be Absent Yet Still Present?

A reflection on how Jesus remains present through the Holy Spirit, calling us into unity, belonging, and shared purpose.

Richard Yeager-Stiver 5/12/26 Richard Yeager-Stiver 5/12/26

A reflection on how Scripture reveals both the strength and tenderness of God through the image of a loving mother.

Richard Yeager-Stiver 5/4/26 Richard Yeager-Stiver 5/4/26

A reflection on how Jesus offers us certainty, presence, and peace in a world that constantly leaves us questioning.

Richard Yeager-Stiver 4/27/26 Richard Yeager-Stiver 4/27/26

A reflection on how the voice of Jesus calls us beyond fear and noise into a life of peace, courage, and love.

Richard Yeager-Stiver 4/22/26 Richard Yeager-Stiver 4/22/26

A reflection on how Jesus meets us in our grief, walks beside us, and reveals himself when we are ready to see.

Richard Yeager-Stiver 4/16/26 Richard Yeager-Stiver 4/16/26

A reflection on how context, interpretation, and the life of Jesus shape how we understand Scripture today.

Richard Yeager-Stiver 4/6/26 Richard Yeager-Stiver 4/6/26

The resurrection of Jesus reveals that death is not the end and invites us to live with courage, hope, and faith in God’s promises.

Richard Yeager-Stiver 3/29/26 Richard Yeager-Stiver 3/29/26

A reflection on how Jesus redefines power through humility and calls us to live the same way.

Richard Yeager-Stiver 3/23/26 Richard Yeager-Stiver 3/23/26

A reflection on how Christ calls us from death to life and invites us to help unbind others.

Richard Yeager-Stiver 3/10/26 Richard Yeager-Stiver 3/10/26

Selection Sunday reminds us of a deeper truth from Scripture: God doesn’t choose the most impressive candidate, but the one with the right heart.

Richard Yeager-Stiver 5/28/19 Richard Yeager-Stiver 5/28/19

A reflection on Psalm 121, the story behind The Sound of Music, and the promise that God walks with us through every uncertain moment.