The secular Seattle myth
Recently, I was sitting with a notable Seattle business owner who grew up in a graceless, rule-based fundamentalist religious home. Eventually, he rejected the faith of his parents and became an...
View ArticleHow would Jesus vote?
As a pastor and chaplain, I am often asked about Jesus’ view on politics. What would Jesus think about this? How would Jesus vote on this? Would Jesus vote at all? Everyone, it seems, is curious about...
View ArticleA lesson in Thanksgiving of a different kind
A few friends and I recently went down to the Emergency Family Shelter in Belltown to serve homeless families for the evening. The EFS is a place of refuge for women and children who have experienced...
View ArticleA tale of light out of darkness
Felicity is 24 years old. She was born in the Southeast, the daughter of an African-American father and a Caucasian mother. Though she is shy and soft-spoken, she has a spark of adventure and a...
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How useful is Bell Street Park, actually?
Three months ago, amid quite a bit of fanfare, I had the privilege of attending the Grand Opening for the long-anticipated Bell Street Park in Belltown. Mayor Ed Murray, Councilmembers Sally Bagshaw...
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