That’s What Friends Are For, a Halloween Story
It was Halloween, 1967, not quite three months since my 18-year-old brother, Tom, had passed away. My parents were deeply [...]
My Brother Tom
Snohomish River valley I headed south on I-5 just about the time the sun came up. Mountains laden in snow [...]
Dinner in a Pumpkin Shell
When Tom arrived at his doctor appointment late afternoon one Fall day he noticed that the receptionist seemed overwhelmed and [...]
Where Do I Find Rest?
Bear not a single care thyself, One is too much for thee; The work is mine, and mine alone; Thy [...]
How to Pray for our Pastors
October is Pastor (or Clergy) Appreciation Month. It's a time to encourage our pastors, to share a note or some [...]
My Jesus I Love Thee
Sometimes the weight of life's issues and responsibilities fill our minds and distract us from our peace.We might even lose [...]
Purple Sunrise
Looking back on notable events on this day in history, here are three: 1620—the Pilgrims set sail from England on [...]
Every Individual Matters
In just two days we will commemorate the 20th anniversary of the event that changed us as a nation. With [...]
Phyllis Sortor, Missionary on a Mission
Since 2005 Phyllis Sortor has been on a mission of peace in Nigeria. That’s the year Phyllis arrived in the [...]
You Have Stories to Tell
Do you ever scroll through your photos on your phone or riffle through your box of pictures and find yourself [...]