So many things in our world are trying to give us names, but what does Jesus name you?

I wrote earlier this week about a small ritual I’ve fallen into over the years. Every Sunday morning, before I leave for church, I stand in front of the mirror for a few quiet seconds.

Not to fix anything.

Not to judge.

Just to notice.

It’s a way of asking a simple question: am I actually here? Or am I about to step into the world performing a version of myself I’ve learned to play?

Lately it feels like something similar is happening at a much larger scale. As if, through certain stories that keep resurfacing — the Epstein situation being one of them — we’re being made to stand still long enough to look at ourselves again. Not individually this time, but collectively. As a nation.

Take a listen to Pastor Brook's Look From Brook!

Psalm 139 and 1 Samuel 16:7

The Christian life doesn't come easy. It takes practice.

These are tough times. Pastor Brook has something to say about it.

Let me start off with a secret confession this morning: I’ve been losing my soul to Seahawk football lately. I mean who can blame me! One more game and the Seahawks are in the Super Bowl! Amazing! I love this team!

One of the fascinating aspects of football these days is the challenge flag! What,!?! you mean you can challenge a referee’s call!?!? That was unheard of in my day! Challenging a referee’s call got you one thing back in my prime…kicked out of the game!

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Fear shows up as control.

A tribute to my mother on her 96th birthday!

Change happens when we stop hiding. Fear teaches us not to say too much.