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Jesus said others would know we follow him by how we love others. The pain inflicted by those of “faith” in this story is not Christian because it is the antithesis of love http://bit.ly/1l8Tu7P Read More →

It is not “bizarre” that a man of science (a doctor) can also be a man of faith. http://bit.ly/1l8SFMn Read More →

Who do you say the Jesus is? Jesus is the solid rock of hope, light and love. How would you answer? Read More →

Brutality is a reality in the world. The cross of Christ reminds us that there is hope beyond brutality. The cross of Christ reminds us that forgiveness and new life are not impossible beyond the most hate-filled of acts. We hang on to that hope. Read More →

One of the more perplexing things to explain about     Christianity is why we call this Friday Good. It is, after all, the day that Christians remember Jesus was arrested, tried, unjustly condemned and crucified on a cross. Why would we want to remember that? I find myself often... Read More →

The season of Lent begins today (March 5th) and lasts for the the 40 days leading up to Easter (excluding Sundays). During these 40 days Christians practice spiritual disciplines of fasting, praying and alms giving. These disciples of emptying and self denial help us to recognize... Read More →

Ash Wednesday is coming March 5th. Ash Wednesday is the beginning of Lent (the 40 days, excluding Sundays, leading up to Easter) during which Christians have traditionally practiced more intentional prayer, fasting (from food or anything that we enjoy in excess in life) and alms... Read More →

It wouldn’t take much for anyone to guess why this past Sunday was an exciting one for residents of Washington State. To say that everyone was happy about the Seahawk’s Super Bowl victory is probably an understatement. But what made this Sunday extra exciting for me... Read More →

At the turn of a new year, many people are focused on making fresh starts. Resolutions are made as people try to make room for things in their life that have been crowded out by busy schedules, obligations, work, etc.—time for taking care of our physical bodies, time for paying... Read More →

There is a quote that I see from time to time on my Facebook news feed that when I see people “liking” causes me to wonder. As best I can find, the quote comes from Billy Sunday in his book Billy Sunday: The Man and His Message. “Going to church doesn’t... Read More →