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How many people here want to go to heaven when they die? Anybody here want to go anywhere else when they die? I thought not.

First of all, parables give us a glimpse into the kingdom of God. They speak about its coming into our world and into our lives.

After the wettest winter ever on record in Seattle, the past month of sunny days and cool nights has been a dream. We have gone from a boggy spring into straight-on but mild summer. I won’t lie to our visitors and say it’s always this way. We just wish it were.

One truth seminary training doesn’t teach you is this: church properties are always in need of repair! We recently made some significant improvements to the HVAC system in the church: we’re still waiting to upgrade the sidewalk and install the Homeless Jesus; we’re working on lighting in the lobby.

When people acknowledge one another with respect, families and whole societies come together; when people exchange gifts – even simple gifts - and do good for one another, families and societies grow stronger. Even a drink of cold water given to a disciple who is acknowledged to be a disciple reaps rewards for giver and receiver alike.