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All that we desire is already within us

There is an ancient story about how to capture a monkey. The monkey hunter puts a banana through an open coconut. On one end of the coconut, the hole is large enough for the monkey to grab the …

Charity is above all

Two weekends ago, our church held one of its semi-annual general conferences. The conference lasts the weekend and a number of the church leaders share messages for our own spiritual growth. …

Blessings in the midst of brokenness

As I write this Beacon column, the Jewish community is preparing to celebrate a sacred month called the High Holy Days that begins the Jewish New Year. During this month, the Jewish community …

Remembering the spirit of cooperation in Spain

Monday is Columbus Day and Indigenous Peoples Day, and while the story of the Italian explorer’s arrival in the New World is widely known, history often overlooks an extraordinary chapter that …

Action is needed now

Hello friends! I just had a thing happen. It’s taking time, but I am super lucky, and I’ll be full speed quickly! Cool! For today, will you please indulge me?: from 29 years ago, please …

New beginnings

It’s that time of year again – the school year has officially begun! It means for some there are some “growing pains” of parents letting go and having their littles attend …

Overseas experience leaves lasting impression

During my numerous visits to the Philippines, I have experienced many significant events, including a volcanic eruption and a major earthquake. I have also witnessed powerful movements of God …

Ancient wisdom applied to social media

I am a social person, but I have mixed feelings about social media. On the one hand, I love social media as a tool to help me stay connected with people who have touched my life. On the other hand, I …

Strive to appreciate the blessings in our lives

Are you happy? What does happiness mean? It’s something we all seek, yet many of us struggle to achieve. Our society often points us toward material wealth as the key to happiness, but genuine …

Politics in perspective

I don’t keep up on current events. Ha, ha, I knew I couldn’t write that with a straight face. Who am I kidding? I’m a hooked-on-coffee news junkie. I read multiple news …

As we approach the 2024 Paris Olympics, I look forward to seeing all the competing athletes and the sporting events they will participate in. However, I will admit that of all the sports, the ones I …

End the war in Ukraine now

So Russia sends its very accurate blockbuster cruise missile (designed to sink an aircraft carrier) into Kyiv’s only hospital for particularly challenged children. The United Nations condemns …

Take a real vacation

Happy summer 2024! I hope this message finds you excited for the season. As I look forward to the Pacific Northwest summer, two things quickly come to mind: sun and vacation. I hope these rank high …

My eyes look to the hills

We are blessed in Mukilteo to have the Cascades at our backs and the Olympic mountains across the waters looking down on us. We are surrounded by beauty. Sometimes we might even take this beauty for …

Becoming an apprentice of Jesus

We recently needed some plumbing work done at our home. When the plumber, Zach, arrived to fix our problem, he was not alone. He brought along his apprentice Caleb. I was quite impressed to …

A beautiful thing to say

These last few weeks have been difficult for me. It’s harder than I thought it would be. As the last day of worship before my retirement draws closer, I find that every conversation, every …

Embracing our life experiences

Congratulations to all our graduates! I think I can speak for all to say that we are excited for you and look forward to everything you will achieve. No matter how old we get, we all have the …

Attempt to spread peace results in being doxxed

Imagine bad-faith actors maliciously targeting you online by using the app Facecheck.ID, posting your photo with disinformation, attacking your character and reputation, and endangering your life. …

The importance and meaning of ‘watch’

Hello, friends! I have, indeed, been taught, by the most stringent professionals on the planet, the electron microscope definition of the word “watch”: the U.S. Navy. I have credentials. …

The parfait of God’s word

T he Gospel message, also called “The Good News,” is quite simple: acknowledging that you have sinned and need the risen Son of God, Jesus Christ, to save your soul and to lead you …

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