by Jerry Owen | Aug 1, 2026 | Church Updates, Encouragement & Exhortation
After a whirlwind of preparation, we are nearly ready to worship this Lord’s Day in our new building. The final touch to the sanctuary will happen today when Clint Hughes from Grand American Piano will deliver our piano, a 1922 Steinway A3 (6’ 4”), a special piano...
by Jerry Owen | Jul 18, 2026 | Church Updates, Encouragement & Exhortation
We own a building! Praise the Lord for His great kindness. Closing went smoothly on Wednesday, and we are off to a great start with painting happening in the sanctuary this and next week followed by stage reduction to allow for more seats. We look forward to our first...
by Jerry Owen | Jun 27, 2026 | Encouragement & Exhortation
Our outreach at UW Bothell a couple weeks ago was fruitful and reminded me how straightforwardly clear Scripture is: How then shall they call on Him in whom they have not believed? And how shall they believe in Him of whom they have not heard? And how shall they hear...
by Jerry Owen | May 30, 2026 | Encouragement & Exhortation, News & Culture
America’s 250th is a month away! If you’d like an enlightening read describing the robust faith of the founding fathers and an honest assessment of the few that didn’t have faith, check out Mark David Hall’s book: Did America Have a Christian Founding?: Separating...
by Jerry Owen | May 16, 2026 | Proverbs
Now therefore, listen to me, my children; Pay attention to the words of my mouth: Do not let your heart turn aside to her ways, Do not stray into her paths; For she has cast down many wounded, And all who were slain by her were strong men. Her house is the way...
by Jerry Owen | May 9, 2026 | Proverbs
My son, keep my words, And treasure my commands within you. Keep my commands and live, And my law as the apple of your eye. Bind them on your fingers; Write them on the tablet of your heart. Say to wisdom, “You are my sister,” And call understanding your...
by Jerry Owen | Apr 18, 2026 | Proverbs
My son, keep your father’s command, And do not forsake the law of your mother. Bind them continually upon your heart; Tie them around your neck. When you roam, they will lead you; When you sleep, they will keep you; And when you awake, they will speak with you. For...
by Jerry Owen | Apr 4, 2026 | Encouragement & Exhortation, News & Culture
Our outreach with Tiny Heartbeat Ministries at UW Bothell went very well this week. Jennie, Peter, Mirel, and Noah from Emmanuel, Jacob (assistant pastor at Trinity), and others joined our group of ten people. Many students, faculty, and people in the community were...
by Jerry Owen | Mar 14, 2026 | Proverbs
Go to the ant, you sluggard; consider its ways and be wise! It has no commander, no overseer or ruler, yet it stores its provisions in summer and gathers its food at harvest. How long will you lie there, you sluggard? When will you get up from your...
by Jerry Owen | Mar 7, 2026 | Proverbs
My son, if you become surety for your friend, If you have shaken hands in pledge for a stranger, You are snared by the words of your mouth; You are taken by the words of your mouth. So do this, my son, and deliver yourself; For you have come into the hand of your...
