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As pastor of Zion Lutheran Church, I want to invite you to join us as we explore faith, foster spiritual growth, and engage with our community. Dive into our latest teachings and be part of a journey that transforms lives through the love of Jesus Christ.
This blog is dedicated to you and all who seek a deeper relationship with God and with each other.
Latest Posts by Pastor Chris Hogstad
Reflections on Our Call to Love
Greetings in the name of the one who is Emmanuel, Jesus the Christ! I hope all had a blessed summer to do whatever gives you joy and peace. As many return to a “normal” schedule, how does this season impact you? Where do we find hope, joy and peace during the...
Communicating with Godly Intention
Grace and peace in the name of the one who is seated at the right hand of God, There’s been a lot on my heart and mind lately—reflections on life, the Church, and how we live as the Body of Christ. I find myself continually returning to the questions: Who are we?...
The Power of Flexibility
This devotional is from Churchleadership.org on the character of flexibility. Too often in society and life, we hold to our thoughts, ways, and structures to miss out on what God calls us into in love. May this begin to reorientate Zion into flexibility in love and...
New Life: What Does It Mean?
Greetings in the name of the one who brings new life, Jesus the Christ! New life. What does that really mean? New life is spoken about quite a bit around Easter as we realize that Jesus is alive, and death no longer has dominion over Him. How does that...
Grace: Seeing With New Eyes
Greetings in the name of the one who goes to death on the cross, Jesus the Christ. As we journey toward and in the season of Lent, our focus may change into returning to the Lord our God and rightly so. We hope. However, does that mean what we say and do...
Jesus In the Midst of It All
Grace and peace to you in the name of the one spoken of and shown to be the Son of God, Jesus the Christ This year 2025 has been a good Lutheran time of both…and. It has both flown by and been here forever. It has given me time to ponder and treasure as...