Kusaziva
The late Oliver “Tuku” Mtukudzi from Zimbabwe is one of my favorite international artists. Tuku was a strong activist and legend among...
Creekside Blog
One of the things that we highly value is listening to one another's stories. In particular, we love to hear about how people are encountering Jesus in their day-to-day lives. This might be in big ways...but it also happens most often in smaller ways (sometimes in ways that are really easy to miss.)
On this page you will find a treasure trove of such stories! May your own walk with Jesus be deeply encouraged and nourished by what you read here.
If you are interested in sharing some of your story here, please email us to let us know!
Steve Colwell
- Nov 23
- 4 min
My Grandfather and the First Thanksgiving
My grandfather, fourteen generations ago, attended what is commonly regarded as the first Thanksgiving in 1621. His name is William...
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Miel Formantes
- Nov 16
- 2 min
Miracle of the Mundane
Despite the beautiful fall we are having, it feels like the mundane has gotten me into a rut. I do count my blessings: a job I love, a...
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Bobby Witty
- Nov 8
- 3 min
Entertaining Angels
I view myself as a humble, modest person; and I’m proud of it. A couple years ago, we were getting settled into our winter villa in Palm...
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Courtney Hjelmervik
- Nov 3
- 3 min
Already Home
There are many things children can say that can tear your heart in two, I know this. I have said them, heard my brothers say them, and...
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Steve Colwell
- Oct 26
- 3 min
A Sign of the Times on Halloween
Two years ago, October 2020, my daughter-in-law and her nine-year-old daughter went trick or treating in their neighborhood. My...
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Bobby Witty
- Oct 20
- 3 min
Empathy Part 2
Previously, I wrote about falling on my back and the resulting shoulder pain. (See Empathy) This was the kind of pain I had never...
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Jani James
- Oct 13
- 3 min
Loads and Burdens
“Mom!” My daughter was grinning at me, with a raised eyebrow. “Is it gonna be video only for you? No in-person games so you can shout...
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Abigail Welborn
- Oct 6
- 2 min
God is the Gardener
My friend and former nanny, Susan, is an amazing gardener. While she worked for us, the raised planters in our backyard transformed from...
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Bobby Witty
- Sep 26
- 3 min
Empathy
I’ve always considered myself a tolerant and empathetic person. In fact, I consider tolerance and empathy among the highest virtues that...
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Nicole Starr
- Sep 22
- 3 min
Navigating Changes
Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the LORD your God will be with you...
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Miel Formantes
- Sep 14
- 2 min
The Study Book of Life
All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting, and training in righteousness, so that the servant of God...
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Bobby Witty
- Sep 6
- 3 min
Unexpected
In 1981, I left the religion of my youth (Jehovah’s Witnesses). My faith was shaken to the core. I didn’t know where to turn. Jesus...
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Jani James
- Sep 1
- 3 min
Tides of Life
He has made everything appropriate in its time. Ecclesiastes 3:11a NASB We stayed for a week on Whidbey Island, beach-combing, building...
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Steve Colwell
- Aug 24
- 3 min
Amazing Universe - Accident or Design?
Did you see the photos from the James Webb Space Telescope that was sent into space recently? The Webb is the most powerful telescope...
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Daniel Starr
- Aug 18
- 3 min
A Lifeline of Fear
Now fear the Lord and serve him with all faithfulness. (Joshua 24:14 NIV) I am a big fan of the Lord of the Rings series, and for the...
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Bobby Witty
- Aug 9
- 3 min
Second Chances
My life is full of second chances. Some are huge, life-changing events. But most are small and often imperceptible. As a boy, I had a...
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Abigail Welborn
- Aug 3
- 3 min
Wake up, oh Sleeper
In July, I enjoyed a once-in-a-lifetime writing retreat/workshop, led by my favorite author in a Scottish castle. The extrovert in me got...
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Miel Formantes
- Jul 27
- 2 min
Storing Up
As soon as Seattle gets summer…then the back-to-school fliers seem to appear. Target, Old Navy—even Anthropologie has their fall décor on...
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Jani James
- Jul 19
- 3 min
Cruise Control
I love to drive and there’s nothing I enjoy so much as a road trip. In fall 2021, an injury threatened my driving enthusiasm. I first...
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