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Since Renee Good was shot in Minneapolis two weeks ago, conflict and protest there have continued to escalate. I’ve heard people say some version of: “Why didn’t she/why won’t they just comply with law enforcement? You’ll be fine if you don’t put yourself in harm’s …

(Message given at Wayside Friends Church on Oct. 19, 2025) I’ve been thinking for awhile how to enter this second half of the second chapter of James today. I’ve ended up with an engine/car metaphor, and a gardening metaphor. My friend and neighbor Todd is …

Lord, you always give me justice when I bring a case before you. So let me bring you this complaint: Why are the wicked so prosperous? Why are evil people so happy?” (Jeremiah 12:1, NLT) That one verse right there might be the reason I’ve …

For almost 30 years, I’ve hosted a just-for-fun pool for the Men’s college tourney known as March Madness. I’m now on year four of also hosting a pool for the women’s tournament! It’s a great chance for me to have a connection with people I’ve …

(Message given at Wayside Friends Church on January 5, 2025) Something I love to do, but don’t get the chance to do very often in this stage of life, is to fly fish. I grew up fishing quite a lot with my dad, but my …

The Charlie Brown gang and the Vince Guaraldi Trio! Thanks for following along and voting, and have a wonderful Christmas!

One of my absolute favorite things about being pastor in one church for decades (first for children and later for everyone) was the Christmas Eve service. All these people I had known since they were kids would come visit their families at Christmas, and they …

Well, I do this at least one round every year…life sneaks up on me and I am later getting things out then I said I would. SO SORRY! I hope your faith in humanity isn’t ruined by this any more than it has been by …

We’ve voted our way down to four, and it’s time to get down to two versions. Get your votes in by Sunday night at 7 pm PST!

I scarcely believe it myself, but the Muppets had their briefest ever journey through Advent Caroling Madness. It probably had something to do with the fact that it was only a couple of them and just a short clip, but still! We’ve had a gigantic …