Articles & Presentations

The Voice of Zion May 2026 - Home and Family Articles -- Marriage brings profound changes that ripple through interpersonal relationships, social circles, and standing both within God’s kingdom and in the broader community. Adapting to a new reality can be challenging for couples as they adjust together. Existing friendships, especially long-standing ones with single people, often feel the impact most immediately. A spouse’s needs and priorities must now be honored, which can

Andy Koski | The Shepherd’s Voice Apr/May 2026 - Home and Family Article – “Look! A mother goose is at the door, wings spread out standing under the eave in the pouring rain!” The children rush to see, but the noise and excitement scare her away. A little way off, the father goose stands guard, watching for danger. As she hurries to safety, they can see eight little goslings scurrying under her wings! Mummie says, “look how the geese teach their little goslings! They watc

The Voice of Zion April 2026 - Home and Family Articles -- Everyone has a gift and calling. Some are more evident than others: one person has a beautiful singing voice; another quickly reads a written text and understands it right away. One person can lead a group through a lesson and teaches Bible class; another gently shines the light of a child of God in the workplace through a positive attitude and work ethic. One person creates a home for a family; another explores other

Brendan Johnson | The Shepherd’s Voice Feb/Mar 2026 - Home and Family Article – “Gracious words are a honeycomb, sweet to the soul and healing to the bones” – Proverbs 16:24, NIV When I think back to my younger days, I remember a lot of teasing – some of it good-natured, and some that crossed a line. There can be a place for friendly joking among friends, but sometimes teasing goes too far. When it does, someone ends up getting hurt, even if it isn’t obvious right away.

Swen Sorvala | The Voice of Zion February 2026 - Home and Family Articles -- Through His allegory of the true vine, Jesus teaches us that we are to remain in His kingdom throughout our lives. The overarching message is clear: each branch must stay attached to the main trunk in order to live. Connected to the life-giving trunk is the source of all nourishment and future hope. Jesus tells us why He gave this example – so that His “joy might remain in you, and that your joy mi

The Voice of Zion January 2026 - Home and Family Articles -- In every believing heart and home, life in faith is learned not only from sermons and Sunday School lessons, but through the quiet, ordinary rhythms of family life. Parents teach and guide; adolescents test boundaries while learning to step into adulthood; siblings – especially the older ones – shape one another through example. These three articles by writers from the Seattle, Wash., congregation explore how God w

Lynnae Ylioja | The Shepherd’s Voice December 2025/January 2026 - Home and Family Article – Blessed is the one who perseveres under trial – James 1:12 (NIV) Blessed is the man that endureth temptation – James 1:12 (KJV) When you read this Bible verse in two different versions, you may notice different words being used. One version uses the word trial and the other uses the word temptation. The Bible was written in other languages long ago, so when it is translated i

The Voice of Zion December 2025 - Home and Family Articles -- Music shapes our lives in ways words alone cannot. A melody can carry memories, comfort the weary heart, or awaken gratitude and praise. In homes, cars, choirs, and sanctuaries, believers turn to song as a gift from God – whether in moments of joy or sorrow. Our Songs and Hymns of Zion become prayers on our lips and sermons that travel with us wherever we go. At Christmastime especially, music gathers us. Childre

The Voice of Zion November 2025 - Home & Family Articles -- Luther wrote, “Faith is a living, daring confidence in God’s grace, so sure and certain that a man could stake his life on it a thousand times.” Such faith cannot remain hidden – it naturally confesses, whether by word, deed, or quiet steadfastness in everyday life. In a world that often misunderstands or rejects faith, believers may feel hesitant to speak openly about what they believe. Yet Jesus promises, “Whosoe

Kolet Simonson | The Shepherd’s Voice October/November 2025 - Home and Family Article – Blessed is he whose transgression is forgiven, whose sin is covered. – Ps. 32:1 Some of the words in this Bible verse are words that we know, while others might be ones that we haven’t heard before. Let’s take a look at the words. Blessed is a word we may hear at services. In simple words, to be blessed is to be fortunate or lucky. We could say we are blessed or lucky to have ou

The Voice of Zion October 2025 - Home & Family Articles -- We live in a world where social media has become part of daily life. Like...

The Voice of Zion September 2025 - Home & Family Articles -- In God’s kingdom, none of us walks alone. Each believer faces seasons of...

Larissa Wuollet | The Shepherd’s Voice August/September 2025 - Home and Family Article – Psalm 1 says, “Blessed is the one who does...

Karen Young | The Voice of Zion August 2025 - Home & Family Article -- Like boughs that bear abundance when firmly on the tree, as people...

Jake Tauriainen | The Shepherd’s Voice June/July 2025 - Home and Family Article – “Blessed are they which are persecuted for...

The Voice of Zion June/July 2025 - Home & Family Article -- Disrespect shows up in many forms—careless words, closed hearts, quick...

The Voice of Zion May 2025 - Home & Family Article -- In every season of life, believers encounter pressures to conform to the ways of...

Brianna Byman | The Shepherd’s Voice April/May 2025 - Home and Family Article – Jesus’ Sermon on the Mount is a collection of...

Elida Holmstrom | The Voice of Zion April 2025 - Home & Family Article -- In this article, members of small families from Saskatchewan...

Will Jurmu | The Voice of Zion March 2025 - Home & Family Article -- In 1 Corinthians 8, verses 1 through 4, we read, “Now as touching...