This last weekend I participated in a funeral for a young adult. Death is difficult no matter what the circumstances, but it is even more difficult, when it involved suicide. My heart was grieved of the loss of a young life. If there was one message I wish I could have communicated with this… Continue Reading
Rearview Mirror 3-21-2019
It has been a relatively quiet week here at the office. I have spent a significant amount of time over the last two weeks getting the computer stuff working. I am thankful to have made some significant process. I’m encouraged that the work on the file storage and telephones will carry over to the new… Continue Reading
Finding Real Peace
I am reminded almost every day that we are living in a “broken world.” It does not matter if it is a loved one that has a life threatening medical condition or the couple that is on the verge of calling it quits or the person being attacked for their opinion. It seems like everywhere… Continue Reading
Rearview Mirror 3-14-2019
It has been another wonderfully crazy week at the church office. We are working hard to get things back in order after the move. I have been working on a number of changes that will be beneficial to us now and also once we move to the property. It is just taking time to work… Continue Reading
Rearview Mirror 3-7-2019
I want to give a shout out to everyone that helped with the final move out of the Ministry Center. I want to say thank you to those who helped pack, those who helped move and those who helped clean. Thank You. We are now in our new office space (Suite 201) in the Towne… Continue Reading
How are Genuine Christians Different?
Many years ago I was returning from a company retreat. It was on the way home that I decided to race one of my coworkers up the hill out of Belfair heading back to Tacoma. The ole Chevy Caprice took the day with the element of surprise. What I did not expect was my… Continue Reading
Where Do I Find Help?
I cannot speak for everyone, but I believe that all of us go through tough times. I am talking about those times that are like having the chair kicked out from under you while changing a ceiling light. The situation where you are lying on your back looking up wondering what just happened. So… Continue Reading
Rearview Mirror 2-28-2019
I want to give a shout out to the Ladies on the Hospitality teams and the Sunday Set-up/Teardown team for their work on the Church Pot Luck on Sunday. I never stop being amazed at how a meal helps us connect with others. There was great food and great fellowship this Sunday. Thanks to everyone… Continue Reading
Am I Drifting in My Faith?
One of our family’s favorite places is on the Columbia River in Eastern Washington. We find it incredibly relaxing to be on the water on those hot summer days. Yes, we like the water sports and getting wet, but we also enjoy lazily drifting down river. The challenge with drifting down the river is that… Continue Reading
Rearview Mirror 2-21-2019
It sure was a full weekend for me. I want to say thank you to those that were part of the 101 Membership Class. It is always a blessing to be of reliving the story of Living Hope and God’s faithfulness over the past 18 years! Thanks to everyone that was able to make the… Continue Reading