Happy Saturday,Several weeks ago in a sermon,  I casually made a comment about writing a song sometime ago.  Later in the week, one of my grandsons came to me with a quizzical look and the comment, “Papa I didn’t know you wrote songs.”   I smiled and told him that there had been a season in my life some years ago when I was inspired and had the time to sit at the piano from time to time.  I also t...  Read More

Dear Seattle Saints,This weekend in the United States we celebrate a holiday called “President’s Day”.   It is an interesting story honoring 45 presidents, although it grew from the r specific holiday which first honored the birthdate of George Washington (the first) on February 22, 1885. Washington was honored as one of the “Founding Fathers” of the nation.  In 1971 these holidays were consolidat...  Read More

February Greetings,Over 100 million people are slated to tune in to tomorrows Super Bowl 58.  Beyond the obvious disappointment that the Seattle Seahawks are not involved I will admit that while mildly interested, I will not be missing any church services tomorrow to watch.   There is a little nostalgia when I think back to being 11 years old and listening to my father speak with awe about names l...  Read More

Dear Saints,I have been working on a training presentation to be given next month at Ministers Meeting during Portland Tabernacle Meetings.  It has to do with facing challenges which come to ministers as well as all Christians (and all humanity for that matter).  The good news is that as Christians, we do not face life’s challenges alone but rather have entered into a relationship with One who has...  Read More

Good afternoon,Listening to one of our ministers preach recently, I was reminded again of a basic truth.  When we have entered into a covenant relationship with God (in the Old Testament through the Torah/Law and in the New Testament through faith in Christ) then He has promised to be with us no matter the circumstances.   The sermon quoted the story of Joseph and that while things did not seem to...  Read More

Dear Seattle Saints,Warm greetings on Saturday afternoon.  I am happy to report that Lori is recovering well from her foot surgery and had stiches removed this week.  She is still limited in the time she can spend on her foot and required to wear a special boot when walking, but we thank God the pain has diminished.   During this time of her recovery I have learned afresh to appreciate the many th...  Read More