Dear Seattle Saints,If you lived in the Philippines you would refer to today as Black Saturday....the day Jesus laid in the tomb between His crucifixion and his resurrection on Easter morning.  While we don't usually refer to this day with that title, it is a day of somber reflection of the mourning which took place on that day by Jesus' followers.  Grief and sadness were very much a part of their...  Read More

Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ,Today is the day before Palm Sunday when Christians around the world will celebrate Jesus’ Triumphal entry into Jerusalem as prophesied by the prophet Zechariah.  It was certainly a high point in Jesus’ ministry considering the events which would follow during the following week.   Each of the four Gospels share this story but  I find it fascinating to consider ...  Read More

Dear Saints,I’m writing this a day early as Lori and I plan to be with the saints in Langley BC over the weekend.   And for your information, Sis. Marjorie and Bro. Edwin from Langley plan to join us in Seattle for the first weekend of May when we will have a potluck and good time of fellowship.    Over this week I have had the opportunity to have several meetings and conversations with saints…som...  Read More

Dear Ones,Looking out my office windows today is a view of pink and red and white tree blossoms along with yellow and white flowers.  They brought to mind Isaiah 55 which describes the abounding grace of the kingdom of the heavens which was to be ushered in by the coming Messiah. Familiar words pointing Israel (and us) to sustaining waters which while beyond our means are offered freely.  A call  ...  Read More

Beloved Saints,I have sitting on my desk some small round objects called “Air Tags”.   This is one brand of many including, “Smart tags”, “SmartTrack link” “One Spot, “Tile Pro/Slim” etc.    They are used to attach to items such as luggage, backpacks, keys, etc. in order to track or at least keep track of them.  They are relatively inexpensive and battery operated.   The technology uses a Bluetoot...  Read More

Beloved Brothers and Sisters,Grace and Peace to you in the name of the Lord Jesus.    I intentionally started this way as I’ve been thinking about the “traditional” greeting found in most of the New Testament letters. This type of salutation was fairly normal in the form of Greek correspondence used in the first century.  And yet, the Apostle Paul (and others) took what was seemingly traditional o...  Read More