John the Baptist and Jesus are important characters, but when the “hovering dove” shows up, you know it’s got to be important!  In this moment, God shows up in the wilderness … on the shore of the Jordan, but the reality is that God is always present. Join co-hosts Karin Peter and Blake Smith as…

Today is Epiphany … the day when we celebrate the revelation and acknowledgment that Jesus is the Son of God, and that he has come for all people. The star is shining bright and the “Magi” make their way to Bethlehem to meet Jesus. But it’s not good news for everyone.  Take King Herod for example… the…

Faithful action and wisdom take center stage in today’s episode of Coffee to Go. Even Jesus takes on a secondary role. Today is all about Anna and Simeon and Mary and Joseph. Hidden behind the words of the passage is the assurance that the sacraments and rituals of faith are accessible to all, and everyone…

Merry Christmas to all! Hopefully, you have not just completed a long ride on a donkey to get to wherever you are.  If so, we understand if you feel a bit cranky.  Who wouldn’t? Though our pageants, and carols, and nativities paint a beautiful picture of the birth narrative, chances are that even Mary, the…

Somebody’s got some explaining to do.  Mary may not doubt like Zechariah, but she’s not taking this without a little pushback. A baby. Are you kidding me?  Well, in fact, Gabriel wasn’t kidding. Join Coffee to Go co-hosts Karin Peter and Blake Smith for a look into Mary’s angel encounter and what that meant for…

On this third Sunday of Advent, we find ourselves journeying with someone other than Jesus.  Instead, we’re hanging out with the camel hair-wearing, locust-eating John the Baptist. It seems that Jesus wasn’t the only one the religious leaders were willing to interrogate. Join hosts, Karin Peter and Blake Smith as they wander with John ……

Are you ready to be fully immersed in something new? Put on your seatbelts and hold on to your hats.  Today’s lectionary passage comes from Mark and he doesn’t waste any time with a beautiful birth narrative or an account of divine lineage.  It’s straight to the business of preparing the way for the one…

It may be the beginning of a season of waiting, but not here at Project Zion! Co-hosts Karin Peter and Blake Smith jump right into the new Lectionary year … journeying with Jesus through the gospel narratives.  That’s right, we’re journeying with Jesus and waiting for him to be born. The important thing is that,…

“Did I do that?!” When Urkel asked that question in the TV show “Family Matters,” it was usually because he had done something wrong.  But, that is not the case when referring to Christ’s mission and the Reign of Christ. As a matter of fact, we should hope that the answer would be a resounding…

Doing nothing is an unacceptable response! What’s the worst thing that can happen if you take a risk here or there? The treasure that we have been given … the Gospel story … won’t do anyone any good if we “bury” it for safekeeping. Join hosts Karin Peter and Blake Smith for a look at…