Because you give, lives are being touched in ways you may never fully see.Recently, our church family had the opportunity to come alongside one of our own who is facing significant medical challenges. Through your faithful generosity, we were able to help ease the burden of medical bills during a very difficult time. What might have felt overwhelming became a little lighter—because of you.Scriptur...

I recently took a trip to Alabama for the funeral of my aunt. I had two days in the 70’s and two days in the 80’s. Beautiful warmth and sunshine.Fast forward to today—April 1st—in Edmonds, and it’s a different picture entirely. It’s 48 degrees, feels like 40, and the rain is falling. If you’ve lived in the Northwest long enough, you know this feeling well.There’s a familiar saying: “April showers ...

During my 8 years with the Music Ministry of Campus Crusade for Christ (CRU), there was a song we recorded as part of a series of worship CD’s entitled “As You Really Are.” This song always spoke to me every time we would sing it. For it talked about the benefits of seeing and understanding the true character of God. The words are as follows:As You Really AreShow me Thy waysTeach me Thy pathsFree ...