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The Christian life is not meant to be lived alone | Worship
Christianity Today published an article on what Christians believe. The article was based on a survey, conducted by LifeWay research through Ligonier Ministries, where they... — Updated 11/29/2023
Rediscover the gift of prayer | Worship
I am praying more lately. Of course, as a Christian and a pastor I have believed in the necessity of prayer for decades. But it is all too easy not to pray. The to-do list shouts at... — Updated 11/15/2023
The roots of Christian Nationalism run deep | Worship
In February 2023, the Brookings Institute and the Public Religion Research Institute conducted a survey. They asked the question, “Do you agree or disagree that God intended... — Updated 11/8/2023
Remember loved ones on All Saint's Sunday | Worship
I recently took a small vacation in Northern Canada. The average temperature was 39 degrees and my spouse and I camped and enjoyed watching the stars at night and hearing the... — Updated 11/1/2023
Living on the edge: Where do we find the sacred? | Worship
Living at the edge of our life makes our humanity somewhat reckless and undiscriminating in our relationship to our existence. However, being open to the invisible and visible worlds makes us innately engage in our creativity and... — Updated 10/25/2023
When experiencing difficult times, rely on Jesus | Worship
In the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, we get to hear from the leaders of our church over two separate weekends during the year – the first weekends of April and... — Updated 10/18/2023
Faith: Is it the chicken or the egg? | Worship
Oof. I may have bitten off more than I can chew this time. How do I cover everything that needs to be said about faith in about 500 words … oops, now only 468 words? Faith, in... — Updated 10/11/2023
The beauty of transformation | Worship
What is your favorite time of the year? Mine is autumn. I know, the Northeast dances with brilliant color, the Southeast's humidity becomes bearable, the Midwest's harvest season... — Updated 9/20/2023
What if I told you that your life isn't about you? | Worship
Your life is not about you. That statement might seem like a paradox, but when you understand it, it provides freedom. We live in a culture that is hyper-individualistic. Most... — Updated 9/6/2023
Life lessons learned through gardening | Worship
I never imagined myself as a gardener. But this summer I became one. Perhaps that overstates it a bit. I call myself a “gardener” with a chuckle in my heart. Still, my level of... — Updated 8/30/2023
Christian nationalism is neither Christian nor patriotic | Worship
Christian nationalism is neither Christian nor patriotic. It’s a dangerous political movement. A statement by the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America says it this way:... — Updated 8/23/2023
Love one another – Period
It is interesting to read throughout scriptures how important and often the word “love” is used. We read that faith, hope and love are central to all living, but that love is... — Updated 8/16/2023
Shipwrecks | Worship
How is it that we get into shipwrecks with ourselves or our significant others? Carl Jung, the world renown depth analyst once said, “What we do not make conscious will find a... — Updated 8/9/2023
Strength in unity | Worship
There is something to be said about being a part of a community of people that are united in a common goal. Having played and coached soccer for many years when I was younger, I... — Updated 8/2/2023
Take a hike – go further
Our church took a hike the other day – on a Sunday morning – instead of having a service. We do that sometimes, to get out of the building and into the world. Whether it’s... — Updated 7/26/2023
Islam has a rich history in the United States
I feel fortunate to practice my faith in a country where, like me, the majority of people believe in God, where everyone is free, and most people are peaceful and able to... — Updated 7/19/2023
Part two about the life after death | Worship
Hello friends! From the Baha’i Writings: “The Prophets and Messengers of God have been sent down for the sole purpose of guiding mankind to the straight path of Truth. The... — Updated 7/12/2023
Run free | Worship
My inspiration for today's column on the Christian faith journey comes from two places. The first is a bit odd, while the second is foundational to our American spirit and history.... — Updated 7/5/2023
Be prepared to overcome future adversity | Worship
Congratulations to all of our new graduates from high school and college! I would like to extend my best to you in your new and upcoming endeavors. As I recall my own graduation... — Updated 6/28/2023
Fatherhood | Worship
This past Sunday, we celebrated Father’s Day. For many, this day is filled with fantastic memories and gratitude. For others, it can be a painful reminder of past and perhaps... — Updated 6/21/2023
Birds can lift your spirit | Worship
I love birds. When I lived back east in rural central Pennsylvania, I took such joy in identifying all the various kinds throughout the seasons – huge groups of starlings in the s... — Updated 6/14/2023
'I don't believe it anymore' | Worship
She sat across the table from me. We had just finished a lovely meal and had poured a second glass of wine. They had been friends of ours for many years. The conversation turned... — Updated 6/7/2023
Not another bra story | Worship
There's an old mission story that has been shared for as long as I can remember. It tells about some missionary's returning from a far off country, to update their supporting... — Updated 5/31/2023
Why we need American Jewish Heritage Month | Worship
Typically, when I receive calls and emails from local Snohomish County leaders, it is in response to a local or national antisemitic incident. My heart sang when I received... — Updated 5/17/2023
The heart of a coach | Worship
I know I said “coach” in the headline, but let me already wander off for a moment first. Did you know you were called to minister? Yup. Now, I don’t mean you are called to be... — Updated 5/10/2023