Month: October 2016

(Message given at Newberg Friends Church on October 9, 2016) Last week, Jesus’ words in John chapter 15 reminded us to root ourselves, draw life from, take our direction and values from Jesus. And this week, we look at Paul’s words in his letter to …

(Yesterday I sent this letter to our church here in Newberg.) To my Newberg Friends Church family, For virtually all of my adult life, you’ve been my church family. I’m grateful for all the ways you have shaped me and my family for the better. …

(Message given at Newberg Friends Church on October 2, 2016) You may or may not have noticed that things are very politically charged and volatile right now. You may or may not have noticed that issues in our church and denomination are a bit charged and …

(Message given at Newberg Friends Church on September 11, 2016) (This is more note-like than my usual manuscript…sorry, don’t have the time to clean it up) Intro Kid refusing to hold your hand. You can force a “hand hold” as a parent cause you’re stronger, …