Messages from Pastor Richard
Each week Reverend Richard Yeager-Stiver reflects on scripture and what it means for our lives today. Explore recent messages or revisit past reflections.
Featured Message
We are so accustomed to getting something in return that we can forget the most important gift of all cannot be earned, negotiated, or paid for.
Scripture Reflections for Everyday Living
Previous Messages
We are so accustomed to getting something in return that we can forget the most important gift of all cannot be earned, negotiated, or paid for.
Jacob spent twenty years preparing for revenge, only to discover that God had already been changing a heart he thought could never forgive.
None of us choose hardship, but Scripture reminds us that God can shape our character, deepen our faith, and lead us toward hope through life's most difficult seasons.
Jacob was flawed, fearful, and on the run, yet God met him in the wilderness. This message explores grace, covenant, and the God who never gives up on us.
Sometimes God's greatest surprises arrive quietly, reminding us that hope is never as far away as it seems.
On America's 250th anniversary, this message explores how Christians can celebrate their country with gratitude while honestly confronting its brokenness and striving for justice, mercy, and hope.
When life feels uncertain, God's provision often appears where we least expect it—if we're willing to look beyond the immediate moment.
We've all wished for an undo button in life, but the Apostle Paul reminds us that while we can't erase the past, God's grace can transform our future.
When life takes an unexpected turn, faith is not about knowing every step ahead; it is about trusting the One who leads.
A nostalgic story about He-Man becomes a deeper reflection on why grace, forgiveness, and love may be the most powerful forces in the universe.
A reflection on the “God-shaped void” within us and how the Holy Spirit fills our lives with peace, purpose, and joy.
A reflection on how Jesus remains present through the Holy Spirit, calling us into unity, belonging, and shared purpose.
A reflection on how Scripture reveals both the strength and tenderness of God through the image of a loving mother.
A reflection on how Jesus offers us certainty, presence, and peace in a world that constantly leaves us questioning.
A reflection on how the voice of Jesus calls us beyond fear and noise into a life of peace, courage, and love.
A reflection on how Jesus meets us in our grief, walks beside us, and reveals himself when we are ready to see.
A reflection on how context, interpretation, and the life of Jesus shape how we understand Scripture today.
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.
A reflection on how Jesus redefines power through humility and calls us to live the same way.
A reflection on how Christ calls us from death to life and invites us to help unbind others.
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.
A reflection on Psalm 121, the story behind The Sound of Music, and the promise that God walks with us through every uncertain moment.