On a typical Valentine’s Day, my wife Eunita and I might go to Cannon Beach or some other relaxing destination. This year, however, we decided to walk together for the
Continue readingEvery once in awhile I have an encounter with someone whose infectious spirit and joy make me feel fortunate to simply be in that person’s presence. This was the case
Continue readingWhen our church began worship this morning, I sent a text message to be shared with the congregation. I typed it out with my index finger while I was marching.
Continue readingThe Lesson When we began planning for the marriage equality march in June of last year, my initial burst of enthusiasm was occasionally dampened by doubts. Who would ever want
Continue readingThe Treacherous Road of Biblical Misinterpretation While we have been marching, our church has been getting phone calls. Not all of the calls have been pleasant. Some callers have been
Continue readingI know stereotypes are a pernicious evil, but when a large pick up truck slowed to a stop on the middle of the road with its window down, I was
Continue readingTo listen to this sermon that features both humorous and heartfelt stories of love and marriage, click here.
Continue readingThis Wednesday the Washington State House of Representatives is poised to pass the marriage equality bill. Unfortunately, the struggle for marriage equality will still not be over. In the name
Continue readingOn January 29th, our church and the marriage equality march were featured in a Columbian editorial by John Laird. The march will kick off on February 9th with a prayer
Continue readingHave you ever heard someone say they are “spiritual but not religious?” What does this mean? How are we to think about religion? To listen to this sermon, click here.
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