Evergreen Connection
The Joy of Seeing Glory Together
I took this sunrise photo from the shoulder of the I-205 bridge back in 2016. I had made an early run to Home Depot and this is what I saw when I headed back. I don’t know if pulling over on the bridge to snap a picture is illegal, but I would happily pay the […]
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Come Express Your Love For God
My grandfather passed away last month, and he’s been on my mind quite a lot. He was a man I greatly admired, not because of his many accomplishments, but because he loved his family with the ferocity of a lion. At the age of 70, barely 5 feet 7 inches tall, the man could take […]
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Youth Apologetics Conference
There was a recent Gallup survey that talked about the statistics of Christianity in America. The numbers were concerning, as they have dropped quite a bit over the past 50+ years. Furthermore, when it comes to teenagers, the numbers are even more concerning based off of other polls. This current generation is labeled “generation none” […]
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Come Have Some Joy and Dessert
I am a pastor and that means I have a gift for taking a long time to say things (like Tolkien’s ents), so I will state my point right up front as succinctly as I can. We are calling everyone who calls Evergreen Bible Church their home church to come to one of our three […]
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A Call To All Artists
The other day, myself and some others at the church were having a discussion about the value of art (particularly gallery art). In any prestigious gallery, there are pieces with stunning beauty – beauty that makes you feel something, or evokes a sense of awe in you. And then, there are pieces that will befuddle […]
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Renovations
As many people know, we are in the process of a major bathroom remodel. I started on September 1, and I’m nearly done already. That might be impressive, if not for the fact that I started in the year 2021. Yes, my dear wife Leanne is quite a forbearing lady. I have given her endless […]
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The Shopping Cart
I usually arrive at the church fairly early and begin my day by taking a tour around the outside of the facility. I pick up trash, assess the landscaping needs and just generally check for anything that needs attention. Most of the time there isn’t anything very interesting, for which I am grateful. But periodically […]
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Theology of a Song – Christ Be Magnified
A couple of weeks ago, Emily and I went to a small concert called Nashville in the Northwest. It was comprised of 5 singer/songwriters from Nashville that write music for big name singers. These artists themselves, while not being big names, were incredibly gifted at their craft. During one particular song, a dad singing about his daughter, […]
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Praising God For What He Has Done
The picture above is just a few of the 83 praise notes I have in my praise box in my office. The praise box was something I started shortly after I put candy out for people to take as an incentive for them to come visit me in my office. I enjoy talking with those […]
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Back in the Saddle Again
For the first time in two months, Tuesday means the start of a new work week for me. I had to chuckle at how easy it was to begin my familiar Tuesday morning routine after the two-month sabbatical: Put my things in my office, walk the grounds picking up trash and pulling the most egregious […]
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