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Getting to the Heart of the Matter: Mark 7:1-23

Phil Higley — Wed, 02 Jun 2010 14:44:06 +0000

Mark 7:1-23 (ESV) Now when the Pharisees gathered to [Jesus], with some of the scribes who had come from Jerusalem, 2they saw that some of his disciples ate with hands that were defiled, that is, unwashed. 3(For the Pharisees and all the Jews do not eat unless they wash their hands, holding to the tradition [...]

Water and Bread: 6:45-52

Phil Higley — Fri, 28 May 2010 05:13:07 +0000

Mark 6:45-52 (ESV) Immediately Jesus made his disciples get into the boat and go before him to the other side, to Bethsaida, while he dismissed the crowd. 46And after he had taken leave of them, he went up on the mountain to pray. 47And when evening came, the boat was out on the sea, and [...]

Synoptic Overview of Jesus’ Feeding the 5,000

Phil Higley — Tue, 18 May 2010 06:05:07 +0000

The following blog post consists of some of the notes that I’ve taken on the synoptic account of Jesus’ miracle of providing food to 5,000 people. This miracle occurs in all of the gospels but is most emphasized in the synoptics (i.e., Matthew, Mark & Luke). In fact, the feeding of the 5,000 is the [...]

A Homicidal Banquet: Mark 6:14-29

Phil Higley — Tue, 11 May 2010 05:12:01 +0000

Mark 6:14-29 (ESV) King Herod heard of it, for Jesus’ name had become known. Some said, “John the Baptist has been raised from the dead. That is why these miraculous powers are at work in him.” 15But others said, “He is Elijah.” And others said, “He is a prophet, like one of the prophets of [...]

Rejection and Commission: Mark 6:1-13

Phil Higley — Tue, 04 May 2010 05:11:24 +0000

Mark 6:1-13 (ESV) He went away from there and came to his hometown, and his disciples followed him. 2And on the Sabbath he began to teach in the synagogue, and many who heard him were astonished, saying, “Where did this man get these things? What is the wisdom given to him? How are such mighty [...]

Demons and Swine: Mark 5:1-20

Phil Higley — Mon, 19 Apr 2010 00:36:50 +0000

5.1-20 (ESV) They came to the other side of the sea, to the country of the Gerasenes. 2And when Jesus had stepped out of the boat, immediately there met him out of the tombs a man with an unclean spirit. 3He lived among the tombs. And no one could bind him anymore, not even with [...]

Calming the Chaos: Mark 4:35-41

Phil Higley — Sun, 11 Apr 2010 18:12:34 +0000

4:35-41 (ESV) On that day, when evening had come, [Jesus] said to them, “Let us go across to the other side.” 36And leaving the crowd, they took him with them in the boat, just as he was. And other boats were with him. 37And a great windstorm arose, and the waves were breaking into the [...]

A Lamp & Seed: Mark 4:21-34

Phil Higley — Mon, 05 Apr 2010 02:29:39 +0000

4:21-34 (ESV) And [Jesus] said to them, “Is a lamp brought in to be put under a basket, or under a bed, and not on a stand? 22For nothing is hidden except to be made manifest; nor is anything secret except to come to light. 23If anyone has ears to hear, let him hear.” 24And [...]

What Would Jesus Do?

Christy Rood — Thu, 26 Feb 2009 15:44:28 +0000

I was flipping through the channels a few nights ago, and caught the tail end of the show Wife Swap. If you’re not familiar with the show, I’ll spare you the details, but each show ends with the lessons learned by all involved. On this show, one wife decided that she was setting a bad [...]

Just read.

Kay Bonikowsky — Fri, 13 Feb 2009 01:34:51 +0000

There has been a lot of pressure in church circles to study the Bible. To dig in and get at the chewy meat. To KNOW more. To come up with a great insight into life. That’s great! But, I’ve realized in the last few weeks that people are cracking under the pressure. The stakes are [...]

Jazz and All That!

Kay Bonikowsky — Wed, 21 Jan 2009 00:43:24 +0000

Dessert and Jazz Concert with Dave Irish

Seed Church History 2004-2008

Kay Bonikowsky — Tue, 06 Jan 2009 21:28:33 +0000

Shown December 28, 2008. [See post to watch Flash video]

Envy those who rejoice, correct those who mourn

Chris Bruno — Thu, 18 Dec 2008 01:19:20 +0000

One day a friend comes to church glowing, a smile stretched from ear to ear. Without even being asked, he launches into an in-depth story of how he landed the best job of his life, one that would provide his family with more financial resources than he’s ever had. Through his elation, he begins to [...]

Wife Aggro

Kay Bonikowsky — Tue, 09 Dec 2008 04:27:06 +0000

Wife Aggro. For the non-gamers, I will explain. Wife aggro is the term used when a wife becomes irritated with and aggressive toward her husband’s chosen activity. This hostile behavior can be expressed with sour looks, whining, revenge, nagging, yelling tirades, tears, pouting or cold shoulders. Although a gaming term, wife aggro is provoked by any number [...]

The Gender Dance

Chris Bruno — Tue, 18 Nov 2008 13:00:20 +0000

The synchronicity of their steps and the playful determination in their eyes reveal both oneness and distinctness of being. The two dancers float buoyantly around the floor, he gently yet firmly guiding their movement, she illuminating and filling the motion with captivating sensuality. Both man and woman co-create beauty, strength, passion and tenderness as they [...]

Tozer on Sanctification of the Believer

Brent Rood — Thu, 13 Nov 2008 20:59:30 +0000

Progress in the Christian life is exactly equal to the growing knowledge we gain of the Triune God in personal experience. And such experience requires a whole life devoted to it and plenty of time spent at the holy task of cultivating God. God can be known satisfactorily only as we devote time to Him. [...]

Don’t Wait

Phil Higley — Thu, 13 Nov 2008 17:09:23 +0000

“See then that you walk circumspectly, not as fools but as wise, redeeming the time, because the days are evil.” Eph 5:15-16 Jonathan Edwards said, “Time is very precious because, when it is past, it cannot be recovered. There are many things that people possess, which if they part with they can obtain again. If [...]

Supporting a Post-Divorce Marriage

Tim Ellis — Wed, 22 Oct 2008 14:00:47 +0000

A friend of mine recently asked my opinion on whether or not Christians should support a brother or sister in Christ that is getting married after their first spouse divorced them despite their desire to reconcile. This is what I shared with my friend, based on what I consider to be common sense and a [...]

Phew! What smells?

Kay Bonikowsky — Thu, 16 Oct 2008 16:43:15 +0000

When the Hebrews were wandering In the desert, God instructed the perfumer to mix a special fusion to anoint the tabernacle, the holy utensils and the priests. It was forbidden to use these perfumes for any other purpose than in the tabernacle. God designed the power of scent. He understands its power. This was the special smell of worship.

Awana Grand Prix 2008

Kay Bonikowsky — Tue, 07 Oct 2008 19:04:26 +0000

Pictures by Beth Bruno. [See post to watch Flash video] Our club meets at Cypress Community Church in Lynnwood, on Sunday nights at 5:00 – 6:30 pm.

Patience is a lost virtue

Christy Rood — Thu, 25 Sep 2008 04:21:35 +0000

I am an impatient person. When I was 3, I wanted to swim in the river with my older sister and brother, and almost drowned. When I was in elementary school, I wanted to be in high school. When I was in high school, I wanted to be in college. When I was in college, [...]

If you are sick, please stay away!

Kay Bonikowsky — Fri, 19 Sep 2008 16:23:54 +0000

What happened to the Christian practice of visiting the sick? It seems we have traded our compassion for judgmental quarantine along with the rest of society. Here’s a glimpse of our worldly mindset. Bear in mind, those who profess the love of Christ are speaking. “Honey, don’t play over there. Jeanie has a runny nose.” “A family who [...]

New Sermon Series

Kay Bonikowsky — Sat, 13 Sep 2008 05:20:39 +0000

New Sermon Series: Proverbs Wisdom is more than just knowing rules to follow, it is knowing how to apply various rules in various situations. There is a difference between playing an instrument and being a true musician. Likewise, there is a difference between living and artfully living. Learning to apply wisdom to your life’s circumstances [...]

Feminine or Feminist

Brent Rood — Tue, 09 Sep 2008 00:48:33 +0000

In light of the recent buzz over Sarah Palin’s nomination as Vice Presidential Candidate of the Republican Party, I thought I would come out of my blog fast to possibly offend a lot of people. Palin, an attractive woman, proud mother of five, articulate speaker, supporter of moral values, accomplished governor, and strong supporter of [...]

Kerri Dortch Story (Video shown August 24, 2008)

Kay Bonikowsky — Tue, 26 Aug 2008 17:11:39 +0000

The Joys and Dangers of Embodying, Embracing and Exposing the Gospel. Video by Corban Cooper.

Book Review of Don’t Make Me Count To Three: A Mom’s Look at Heart-Oriented Discipline by Ginger Plowman

Christy Rood — Wed, 20 Aug 2008 23:17:35 +0000

A parenting book for moms! This short, practical parenting book follows the thoughts of Shepherding a Child’s Heart by Tedd Tripp, and The Heart of Anger and Teach Them Diligently by Lou Priolo. These books are, in fact, acknowledged at the beginning of Plowman’s book, as being pivotal in her parenting style and her teaching. [...]

RSS in Plain English

Kay Bonikowsky — Mon, 04 Aug 2008 03:59:45 +0000

There are two types of Internet users, those that use RSS and those that don’t. This video is for the people who could save time using RSS, but don’t know where to start. by The Common Craft Show Subscribe in a reader to Seed Updates

Seed Registration

Kay Bonikowsky — Mon, 28 Jul 2008 01:22:43 +0000

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Church Discipline

Brent Rood — Tue, 22 Jul 2008 02:50:58 +0000

Introduction Church history has whittled down three bare essentials that a local church must do in order to function properly as a church. These three things are teaching God’s word, administering the sacraments of the Lord’s Supper and baptism, and enacting church discipline when necessary.[1] It is easy to see the need for teaching and [...]

Holy Spirit

Brent Rood — Sat, 19 Jul 2008 02:53:56 +0000

Holy Spirit and Pentecost Who is the Holy Spirit? He is the third person of the Trinity. He is responsible for convicting the world of sin, righteousness and judgment. He is the supernatural agent in regeneration. He baptizes all believers into the body of Christ, sanctifies them for service and growth and will forever indwell [...]

Redemption in The Little Mermaid

Kay Bonikowsky — Sat, 19 Jul 2008 02:51:13 +0000

There are a lot of princess shenanigans in my house due to the presence of my four-year-old girl. Watching The Little Mermaid with her, I was reminded of an article I read in college about the “dangers” of this movie. The article warned parents to beware the message to little girls that rebellion against their [...]

The Lord’s Supper

Brent Rood — Thu, 17 Jul 2008 17:54:47 +0000

What is the Lord’s Supper? INTRODUCTION The Lord’s Supper is a sacrament. The word sacrament literally means “a visible word.” It is a physical act which represents a spiritual reality. Sacraments are experiential symbols representing the covenant relationship we have with God. The two sacraments that Seed Church performs as an act of obedience to [...]

Baptism

Brent Rood — Thu, 17 Jul 2008 17:52:53 +0000

Baptism: Experiential Faith INTRODUCTION Humans are creatures made up of both body and soul, physical and spiritual. Although both physical and spiritual are an integral part of humanity, it is easier for us grasp the physical than the spiritual. God knows this and has given us many pictures in the Bible which are physical in [...]

Seed Doctrine

Brent Rood — Thu, 17 Jul 2008 17:50:16 +0000

SCRIPTURES We believe that the Old and the New Testaments are the completed and holy words of God. The original documents were infallible and inerrant because the Holy Spirit inspired them. Therefore, the scriptures serve as our final authority of faith and practice. John 16:12-13 I Thessalonians 2:13 II Timothy 3:16-17 II Peter 1:20-21 GODHEAD [...]

There is a way that feels right…

Kay Bonikowsky — Sun, 15 Jun 2008 16:52:00 +0000

Should our feelings determine truth about God? I think a lot of Christians would say, “Yes, they do.” Two reasons why I believe this. There are more, I’m sure, but these are at the top of my swirling thoughts. First, Christian authorities have taught us to listen for promptings or “feelings” of the Spirit moving [...]

We will always have the poor among us.

Beth Bruno — Tue, 20 May 2008 16:24:00 +0000

“We will always have the poor among us.” Matthew 12:8 A friend recently muttered this as a half-hearted justification for not knowing what to do with the homeless population in Seattle. I could tell she knew it was a lame excuse, but felt let off the hook because she was quoting Jesus after all. Honestly, [...]

Fighting FOR Your Marriage, Not WITH It (Part 4)

Chris Bruno — Sat, 03 May 2008 16:00:00 +0000

Negative Interpretations Negative interpretations occur when one partner consistently believes that the motives of the other are more negative than is really the case. In essence, rather than believing the best about the other, it’s assuming the worst. You “read into” the words of your spouse, and re-interpret them in such a way that assumes [...]

Fighting FOR Your Marriage, Not WITH It (Part 3)

Chris Bruno — Fri, 02 May 2008 16:00:00 +0000

Withdrawal and Avoidance Do you ever want to run away from a conversation with your spouse? Wouldn’t it be easier to just find an excuse to run to the store, or find something else to talk about? Withdrawal can be as subtle as “shutting down” in the midst of an argument, showing your unwillingness to [...]

Fighting FOR Your Marriage, Not WITH It (Part 2)

Chris Bruno — Wed, 30 Apr 2008 16:00:00 +0000

Invalidation Invalidation is a pattern which one partner subtly or directly puts down the thoughts, feelings or character of the other. These can be intentional or unintentional, but have the weight of a direct insult aimed at degrading the other. In a sense, it is as if you have become enemies with your spouse, and [...]

Fighting FOR Your Marriage, Not WITH It

Chris Bruno — Tue, 29 Apr 2008 04:23:00 +0000

part 1 of a 4-part series Do you know what an “ally” is? Who is your ally? Did you know that as God continues his work in you over the course of your lifespan, HIS ally in your life is your spouse? Indeed, the person He has designed to aid Him most in your sanctification [...]

Desert Island Friends

Christy Rood — Mon, 21 Apr 2008 03:57:00 +0000

My husband and I like to take a book with us on some of our dinner dates. No, it’s not the Bible – we’re not so spiritual as to have couples’ devotions over a steak dinner at The Keg. We bring a conversation starter book with bunches of questions. Sometimes we use it, and sometimes [...]

Just who was Joe? (Part 3)

Kay Bonikowsky — Fri, 18 Apr 2008 16:00:00 +0000

So just who was Joe? Here’s one more theory, and the conclusion of this series. Imhotep (2600 BCE) Statue of Imhotep The reason more scholars won’t blend Imhotep with Joseph is not for lack of evidence. The two are strikingly similar! But, the dates are off. Remember that pesky chariot detail? Most scholars place Imhotep [...]

Just who was Joe? (Part 2)

Kay Bonikowsky — Wed, 16 Apr 2008 14:00:00 +0000

So just who was Joe? Here are two of the three most credible theories. Vizier under Hyksos Invaders (1720 BCE) Hyksos king The Hyksos were nomadic invaders from the north that ruled Egypt from 1730-1580 BCE. It is believed Joseph gained power during the time they were in control. There are a number of reasons [...]

Just who was Joe? (Part 1)

Kay Bonikowsky — Mon, 14 Apr 2008 02:55:00 +0000

part 1 of a 3-part series Be it the History channel or PBS documentaries, I always get sucked-in by the Biblical speculation shows. My husband laughs me to scorn for it. But I remain unashamed. I love a good far-fetched conclusion! One day, on a whim, I Googled Joseph. My thought was, “I believe Joseph [...]

Are Christians required to obey the 10 commandments?

Brent Rood — Mon, 07 Apr 2008 16:19:00 +0000

The New Testament Scripture tells us repeatedly that we are not under the law, but under grace (John 1:17; Rom. 8:2). Dozens of passages particularly from the apostle Paul speak of our slavery in the old system and our new found freedom through Christ. So if we are not under the law, what about the [...]

Blog going a New Direction

Brent Rood — Tue, 18 Mar 2008 14:37:00 +0000

In the next couple weeks the blog will be changing on this sight from Pastor’s Blog to Seed Community blog. I am excited about this. We have some great bloggers, theologians, counsellors at Seed that we want to include in more of a group conversation. I will be one of the contributors, but will be [...]

Not Really into Pokemon

Brent Rood — Tue, 19 Feb 2008 16:16:00 +0000

Iron Man

Brent Rood — Tue, 05 Feb 2008 17:07:00 +0000

Another extremely cool Marvel character to hit the big screen. I’m stoked!

Organize Away your Addictions – Part 2

Brent Rood — Fri, 01 Feb 2008 19:24:00 +0000

As I mentioned in the last post one very helpful way to help with personal addictions or bad habits is through a daily schedule. Most of us are very “busy”, but if we really analyze our schedules we may find that we aren’t that productive. Then in our down times we fill the boredom and [...]

Organize Away your Addictions

Brent Rood — Tue, 29 Jan 2008 18:59:00 +0000

One thing I have found in dealing with many men and women in counselling or coaching situations is that our lazy culture creates multiple outlets for addictions and bad habits. Of course our sin nature doesn’t help much in keeping us clean. Of course we need to love God more than our sin and be [...]