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.