Greetings from Southern Oregon where Lori and I are spending Father’s Day weekend with our son and his family.   This is the place where I was born and where Lori moved with her family when only two years old.  We have lots of memories in this place.  It was in this town where I was saved and also received my deeper spiritual experiences.  It was here that Lori and I were married.  It was here I p...  Read More

Dear Saints,What a beautiful day it has been.  I often say that in Seattle, no one is unhappy on days like today.   Of course that is not technically true because sin, brokenness, sorrow, and pain are not exclusive to rainy days but I hope you understand the spirit of what I meant.  I heard a saying somewhere that went something like “It is your attitude, not your aptitude, which determine your al...  Read More

Dear Saints,Happy June to all.  Today I’ve spent most of the day at my desk in sermon preparation and answering various emails and other communications.  That is not an unusual Saturday for me most weeks and over the past 15 years or so has become the rhythm of life.  Before that when our children were young, I tried to make sure Sunday’s messages and work were completed as much as possible by Fri...  Read More

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