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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
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...
A Time of Hope
Greetings in the name of Jesus, the Word made flesh! What would happen if someone were to say and do the things we will hear Jesus doing this month? Would you follow Him or think this person is crazy? How politized would His words and actions be taken? ...
A People of Hope
Greetings in the name of the Word made flesh, Jesus Christ! We are people of hope. Hope for the here and now; hope for the future. During this Advent season as we wait, watch, and hope for God to appear, what do we hope for? Is our hope limited to ourselves or...
Acknowledging the Gift of Grace
Grace and peace in the name of the one who is the Word made flesh, Jesus the Christ! As the church year ends this month, we hear of Jesus speaking uncomfortable truths to those gathered around Him. Jesus states the importance of authenticity in faith and in...