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 many years ago, I …

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 present hurts. One …

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 summertime; …

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 toward religion, …

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 congregational members …

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 messages from …

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 a Minister …

“Father Abraham had many sons, and many sons had Father Abraham. I am one of them, and so are you. So, let’s all praise the Lord.” This children’s song has more truth than first meets …

Hello friends! All of the world’s Holy Books counsel us to diligently nurture the spiritual aspects of our beings (what an understatement!). When Christ returned, as promised, in 1844 in the person …

As the spring season settles over the Pacific Northwest, we see the Great Artist's work come into clear view. The sun will come out, the air will warm, the robins will prance playfully around our …

For Christians, Palm Sunday through Easter is considered to be one of, if not the most important holiday period celebrated. Although Christ’s recorded ministry was over the span of roughly …

Repent for the kingdom of God is at hand. This was the heart of the message that John the Baptist preached as he prepared the way for the ministry of Jesus. This is the message that Jesus …

Each religion and culture has a unique story, but our particular rituals and traditions share much in common too. My name is Rabbi Rachel Kort and it is my privilege to be the spiritual leader of …

Ramadan, the month of fasting, begins at sunset today for Muslims in Mukilteo and around the world. Its concept and meaning can have benefits for everyone seeking a positive impact on their physical, …

What is your talent or passion? What do you like to make? God can use it! We read in the Book of Exodus 31:1-5 that “the Lord said to Moses, ‘See, I have chosen Bezalel son of Uri, the son of …

Editor’s note: The Beacon is revisiting Worship columns by some of our retired writers. This piece that ran Aug. 15, 2013, is by Mark Smith, former senior pastor of Mukilteo Presbyterian …

I think most people, even in passing, have heard Jesus Christ referred to as “the Lamb of God.” That’s interesting, because there is only one person in all of the Bible who specifically …

I was shocked a recent poll found that only about half of Americans felt grateful and of those who agreed that being grateful was important, only about half of those admitted to regularly expressing …

Goodness! For me, a special kismet is in the air! God is such a showoff. I awoke this Wednesday morning to my only chore of the day, that of writing this column, as it is due in one week. I am …

This past Christmas, my nephew from Japan came to visit us with the intent to experience what Christmas was like in the United States. I thought that this was an interesting perspective, but …