in Lent
In Christ Shall All be Made Alive
“And the Lord God took the man and put him into the garden of Eden to dress it and keep it. And the Lord God commanded the man saying, of every tree of the...
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in Epiphany
“When I Survey the Wondrous Cross”
For many centuries the cross has been the symbol of the christian church. It represents Christ’s vicarious atonement for sin. Its message embodies the complete redemptive work of Christ which began with His conception by...
in New Year
Directing our Steps
“A man’s heart deviseth his way: but the LORD directeth his steps.”Proverbs 16:9 This is a comforting verse to read on the final day of 2022. We can be reassured of the Lord’s providence in...
in Christmas
The Coming of the Lord
For centuries the people waited for the coming of the Lord. The initial promise was somewhat clothed in obscurity when God said that the seed of the woman would bruise the head of the...
in Advent
Christmas Worship
Christmas is a time of worship. Our celebration of this sacred event is also to be one of worship. God is to be worshipped; all His works are worthy of praise. The redemption...
in Reformation
A Mighty Fortress
Two years ago I posted this article written by late Pastor Alvin Holmgren, who faithfully served our Seattle Congregation for over 40 years. As we look back, we can thank the Lord for supplying faithful...
in Pentecost
Sweet Sleep
“When thou liest down, thou shalt not be afraid: yea, thou shalt lie down, and thy sleep shall be sweet.” Proverbs 3:24 I’ve heard it said, that we can die from lack of sleep...