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Watergate and the Resurrection
When operatives of the Committee to Re-elect President Nixon broke into the Democratic Headquarters in the Watergate Complex, I was 11...

Kevin Sharpe
Apr 14, 20253 min read


When Life Shifts
When I was a freshman in college, I had a paradigm-shifting spring break in my life. It wasn’t because of anything fun or all that...

Nate Hayden
Mar 31, 20253 min read


Links
Three years ago, we did a series called “Links” that talked about how we could all be links in the process of others coming to faith in...

Kevin Sharpe
Mar 24, 20252 min read


A Fantastic Idea
I don’t know of anyone who likes conflict or enjoys being caught in the middle of a controversy. I think Minnesota has more...
Will Hope
Mar 17, 20252 min read


How Music Helps Me Worship
I’ve been a musician since the early 60s, and being part of the Westbrook Worship Team is the most fulfilling musical experience of my...
Joe Scott
Mar 10, 20252 min read


WOW! There is so much more!
“Be still and know that I am God” is a popular verse found in Psalm 46:10. I admit, I am a “real looker” – no, not physically. I enjoy...
Greg Lappin
Mar 3, 20252 min read


Now I Understand the Mess!
In a few weeks, people from Westbrook have an opportunity on Thursday February 27th to investigate Estate Planning by attending a free...
Julie Sharpe
Feb 18, 20252 min read


The Lord's Prayer
When I was a youngster, The Lord’s Prayer was a form of penance, to be repeated dozens of times as fast as possible, after confession. I...
Joe Scott
Feb 12, 20252 min read


Gifts Galore!
Jesus stated several times to care for each other. “ Love each other. Just as I have loved you, you should love each other.” John...
Greg Lappin
Feb 3, 20252 min read


Rock Bottom
4 So David and his men wept aloud until they had no strength left to weep. 5 David’s two wives had been captured—Ahinoam of Jezreel and...

Nate Hayden
Jan 28, 20253 min read


My Future
This past Sunday at the services I announced that at the end of this year I am going to retire from Westbrook. It has been one of the...

Kevin Sharpe
Jan 16, 20252 min read


Not again!
Yes, it’s January. That means it is the coldest month of the year in Minnesota. Brrrr! The days still have very few hours of sunlight. Is...
Greg Lappin
Jan 7, 20253 min read


Christmas Songs
I remember the first Christmas after I came to faith in Christ. I came to faith in the spring of my freshmen year in college. I was so...

Kevin Sharpe
Dec 23, 20242 min read


Be like the shepherds
Can you imagine what it was like to be an active participant in the Christmas story? In Mary and Joseph, we see a beautiful story of...
Heidi Johnston
Dec 9, 20243 min read


Christmas. Planned for an eternity
It is interesting to ponder the fact that God had an infinite amount of time to plan the details of Christmas. Several things happened...
Greg Lappin
Dec 2, 20243 min read


Gratitude
I still feel such gratitude when there are a number of groups using our building on any given night. Last week on Tuesday night we had...

Kevin Sharpe
Nov 25, 20242 min read
Is Christmas Really Magical?
Cheesy lines from Christmas music, advertising and cards are running through my head as I write this! You know the lines, “it’s the most...
Julie Sharpe
Nov 11, 20242 min read


The two delights!
What is your view of how God views you? Do you think you are a constant disappointment to God? Have you ever thought that you can...
Greg Lappin
Nov 7, 20242 min read


OUR CHURCH AND POLITICS
As we moved into our building in June 2021, new people started coming regularly. In those first couple of months, I had two new people...

Kevin Sharpe
Oct 28, 20242 min read


WHY TRUNK-OR-TREAT
Fall has arrived! It’s my favorite season. I love the cooler nights, and warm days. The beautiful colors of the landscape. Pumpkins....
Heidi Johnston
Oct 21, 20243 min read
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