written by: Deacon John Rogers
Dude. This topic can be really frustrating when leading people to pray. “Therapy by Prayer Request” occurs in mild forms when people start bonding over a prayer request. Typically, the requester puts forward a request that another person “just resonates with.” The typical response runs something like, “Omigod. I went through [...]

The Unexamined Life is Not Worth Living – Socrates
These were wise words by the ancient philosopher, and filtered through a biblical worldview Christians are called to use their days resting and recreating with intentionality as they work their jobs as image-bearers of God. There is rest in God, and joy in God, but no express [...]

In a September issue of Seattle’s snarky paper The Stranger, one writer decided not to mince words on the reality of terminating a pregnancy. Pastor James Harleman of Mars Hill Church notes this extremely rare occurrence where, in terminology if not in heart, Christians and The Stranger are in agreement.

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written by: Pastor James Harleman
Let’s just confess: I like to dress up. As a drama geek in high school and an actor in college theater, it was inevitable. My wife and I even met in a production of Brigadoon, so wearing costumes – even a kilt – is not really that strange to us. [...]

Who would have thought that Nightline and the CW’s Supernatural would speak to idolatry the same week? Pastor James Harleman of Mars Hill Church notes the intriguing correlation between Pastor Mark Driscoll’s Nightline talk and Paris Hilton addressing the same subject with Sam and Dean Winchester.

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This last Wednesday we had our very first Wednesday Night Service Core Gathering.  A small group of committed members gathered together for dinner, song and vision casting.  Pastor James preached the vision of the Wednesday night service as well as took time to answer questions about why Wednesday and how it could free up our [...]

“I think movies are a reflection of people’s fears and concerns, and I also think they (movies) try and find answers. They try and explore possiblities as well.” – KNOWING Director Alex Proyas

Whereas we sometimes try to write off movies as “mindless entertainment” most directors and screenwriters – the artists painting the cinematic canvas – [...]

When Richard Dawkins did a reading of his new book, The Greatest Show on Earth, at the UW’s Hec Ed Pavilion last weekend, several Mars Hill members attended to listen and break out for discussion afterward. It was a stimulating weekend to say the least.
Pastor James attended with a friend and hit The Ram in [...]

Written by: Daytona Strong
This Sunday is the 13th anniversary of Mars Hill Church. Can you believe it? Whether you’ve been coming to Mars Hill since the beginning, or even just a few weeks, this is a great opportunity to reflect on what God has been doing in our lives and to pray for the next [...]

The Damah Film Festival this weekend is offering Mars Hill members & friends a special discount for this weekend’s annual festival on film and spirituality, right at Seattle Center’s Experience Music Project. Instead of the $25 price for the whole weekend or the $15 Friday or Saturday price, it’s just $10 for Mars Hill folks and friends.
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