http://www.firstpres.org Sat, 18 Oct 2008 21:49:31 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en I saw a news report this week suggesting that the Chinese police should try not to scowl so much. It scares the tourists.  It's not just China. It's Seattle.  It's nearly everyone you pass on a downtown sidewalk.  If not scowls, it's mostly blank expressions and no eye contact. That's understandable.  The city can be a dangerous place, and ... http://www.firstpres.org/2008/08/16/theology-of-smile/ This isn’t just a picture. It’s actually a new billboard in Seattle.  I mentioned it in my message last Sunday and a number of people wanted to hear more about it. Here's the info and a few thoughts to ponder... The billboard is on Denny Way east of Stewart Street on Capitol Hill.  ... http://www.firstpres.org/2008/07/30/imagine-no-religion/ I just returned from vacation with my family in Colorado, and the long car-rides there and back provided lots of time to get acquainted with some new music. Just to give you an idea of what we’ve been listening to, here are a few new additions to our music bag, ... http://www.firstpres.org/2008/07/23/time-away/