Happy Memorial Day Weekend,Traditionally, Memorial Day is celebrated to honor those who have given their lives in the service of their country.   We often extend that to be a time of honor for all who have served in the military.   The Bible talks about memorials in a number of places.  Perhaps you remember the stone memorials built both on the western shore and in the midst of Jordan River.  Thes...  Read More

Happy Saturday,Yesterday, Lori and I took some time to get lunch and sit near the Puget Sound.  During our time there we saw sail boats, seals, pigeons, gulls, as well as a variety of people on the walking path nearby.  Although a bit overcast, we were still able to see the Olympic mountains from time to time and watched a number of aircraft either approaching or departing from one of the many air...  Read More

Dear Brothers and Sisters,80 degrees in Seattle in May?  Unimaginable but true!   And a geomagnetic storm which has made the Aurora Borealis visible in Seattle and farther south!   We trust you are enjoying this no doubt short burst of warm weather a bit early and hopefully will get a glimpse of the “northern lights” as well.   Of course, the most important activities this weekend (besides church  Read More

Dear Saints,Saturday greetings from the pastor’s desk.  You no doubt noted that there was no email/post for last week.  Lori and I were in Woodlake, CA for a weekend of special meetings where I was the speaker for the weekend.  Although I sometimes create my weekly email/post from a distance when traveling, this time the schedule simply made it impossible.   Thank you for your prayers and understa...  Read More

Dear Seattle Saints,I was at the church yesterday morning to see off our group headed to a “Youth Summit” comprised of youth from nearly 10 of our Northwest congregations.  Over 100 young people have gathered at a camp in Southern Oregon for a time of fellowship, learning, worship, and prayer.  The theme for the weekend is “A More Excellent Way! Discover Christ in Paul's epistle to the Corinthians...  Read More

Good afternoon,I am a little introspective today,  which is not a surprising occurrence at this particular time of the year.   It is during this time of year our first child was born (April 2) which was further punctuated by the death of my father 12 days later (April 14) at the age of 49.   Even today 43 years later, I have vivid memories of holding a precious little daughter in my arms and weepi...  Read More