From the Pastor
Happy New Year “AGAIN!”
As we step into this New Year together, we do so thankful for how faithfully God has carried us and hopeful for what He has ahead. The Bible reminds us that God’s mercies are new every morning (Lamentations 3:22–23), and that promise meets us right here at the start of 2026. As you live into this year, may you invite God into every part of your life—into your daily routines, your decisions, and especially into your celebrations and joys—recognizing that every good gift…
Reading the Christmas Story with Fresh Eyes
As we engage with the season of Advent, I want to invite you into a simple but powerful practice: take time this month to read and reflect on the birth narratives of Jesus Christ (Matthew 1–2 and Luke 1–2). These familiar passages are often wrapped in layers of modern traditions, cultural expectations, and childhood memories. Beautiful as those may be, they can sometimes blur the depth and clarity of the biblical story itself. So here’s the challenge: set aside every assumption. Pretend…
The Past Influences the Present
Well, here we are at the doorstep of yet another month—getting ready to step through the doorway of November. That stated, I want to take a moment to backstep to a very significant date in October. No, it’s not Halloween (My goodness! That’s not very Christian!), but it is a crucial pivoting point that occurred over 500 years ago on October 31st in the year of 1517 involving a certain German priest and theologian named Martin Luther. Do you know what it…
“For everything there is a season, and a time for every purpose under heaven.” ~Ecclesiastes 3:1 The thought of September most likely brings up notions of change—at least for me it does. The long days of summer begin to give way to the cool evenings of autumn. Children are back in school (as well as some young adults), football season is underway, and our gardens start to shift from bright summer colors to the warm hues of fall. The air…
Let Us Continue to Increase in our Understanding
Last year, on June 30th — Evelyn and I stepped through the doors of Grace-Lynnwood UMC and were greeted by your loving embrace. Can you believe it’s been one year already? This has been such a wonderful year of worship and fellowship with all of you, and we are so thankful for the relationship that we share together. So, what’s next? By now, you have figured out that I love to teach about the Scriptures and provide a deeper meaning for anyone…
June, A Month To Shine Bright!
June is here—and with it comes warmer days, longer evenings, and a natural pull to spend more time outdoors. It’s a wonderful time for cookouts, family vacations, and catching up with neighbors and friends. As the world around us heats up and people gather in parks, backyards, and ballfields, we’re reminded just how good it feels to be together. And yet, as followers of Christ, we know there’s more to our togetherness than good weather and friendly conversation. Jesus calls…