Enjoyable Sabbaths with the Kids Some of my fondest childhood memories were Sabbaths spent with my Lummi Adventist Church family. Though we were few in number, we always had a fun, interactive Sabbath school and potluck every single week. I can still remember the chili and macaro... Read more
That’s Called Progress, Uncle Dan Recently, my family has been listening to some old cassette tapes from a program called “Your Story Hour,” by Aunt Sue and Uncle Dan. They were given to us as a gift. I ordered a portable cassette player from Amazon so we could play them. Read more
From Where I Stand: Always Thankful Years ago, I memorized Colossians, chapter 3. It's a rich chapter that speaks to so many parts of my Christian journey. I especially like what Paul wrote in verse 15. "And let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, to which indeed you were calle... Read more
Whose Side is God On? You can safely assume that you have created God in your own image when it turns out that God hates all the same people you do. - Anne Lamott Read more
Soul Fitness: God's Photo Album It is estimated that 105 billion people have lived on this planet, according to PubMed.gov. That is a huge number. Best estimates say the world population is currently around seven billion. Can you wrap your mind around 105 billion, let alone seve... Read more
Are You a Prayer Worrier or a Prayer Warrior? Most of us tend to pray when things seem to get out of control. We pray when we notice we need God's help because we can't seem to do things independently. Don't get me wrong, this is a great time to pray, but why do we wait until things are out o... Read more
Why I Believe in a Creator Preface: Let me set the stage for this article by sharing my worldview. I believe in a literal 7-day creation, made, designed and executed by the God of Scripture. I take the Bible literally, and that begins with the book of Genesis. My viewpoint ... Read more
Find Courage to Let Go Leaders often talk of the importance of letting the next generation take on leadership roles in the church. However, in my experience as a young child and as a leader, it tends to be more talk than action. Read more
No Fear in Love, Part 3 "If you are repentant, it means that you love. And if you love, you already belong to God." — Fyodor Dostoevsky Read more