As Pastor Mark and Beth prepare for a trip to Scotland, he reflects on the best way to approach new places and new people. #pastormarkfisher #stjohnelca #scotland #eyesofChrist #sharethepeace

As followers of Jesus, we are asked to be God’s hands and feet to share the Great Peace/Shalom. In reading the Gospels, Jesus brings hope...

Pastor Mark has suggestions about how to make the Serenity Prayer work in your life. #PastorMarkFisher #SerenityPrayer

In our world things are changing quickly with a variety of actions taking place in Washington. It has naturally created fear particularly...

Yesterday, Beth and I went to the MLK service at Genesis Lutheran in Detroit. It was a high energy experience with singing, clapping,...

Hello Friends, This is just a short note of thanks, for the support you have given me over the past year! From our Board, Leadership...

This past week I stayed at a Hermitage (very small house) at Desales Center in Brooklyn, MI. It was over five days of silence. Preparing...

I have been reading about the early church from after Acts to about year 300. It seems that one of the most important characteristics of...

I have been wondering lately about the human capacity to give and receive love. During this contentious political season this is a worthy...

This morning coming home from the gym I stopped to get gasoline. It was cool outside and standing there in shorts and a t shirt felt...

When I arrived at St. John four years ago, many people said how important it would be for the church to have younger members and...

This past Sunday morning I was taking a short walk before getting ready for church. Strolling along, thinking about my sermon, suddenly I...

Over the past few months several people have asked me about living out the faith in a political season. First off, it is the right...

I talk to a counselor most weeks. It is a good thing to do for Pastors due to the nature of our work. Of course, I pray and meditate,...

I was visiting with a young man I have been counseling the other day. He wanted to talk about Jesus and spirituality. He did not grow up...

It is Tuesday April 30, 2024, I am at St. Augustine’s House in Oxford MI. taking a short retreat. This retreat is not silent, however...

The title of this reflection is from an old sermon that I heard on radio maybe 30 years ago. Friday represents the agony of Jesus through...

Over the last three years the St. John community has changed and for the better. Well over 30% of our current membership has come within...

The Detroit Lions season is over. For the last several weeks our Greater Detroit Community was unified in the hope of more success (Super...

It is exciting when a community comes together sharing a hope, goal or dream. That is what is happening in our community right now with...