A devotion by a favorite author that I religiously read daily jarred me to an awakening earlier this week. It reminded me that often when we are searching for a glimpse of the heavenly kingdom breaking through to this world, we’re misleading ourselves. We aren’t actually seeking, but ...
The other night I was fortunate to sit in on a band jam as it practiced for an upcoming event at a local church. My friend, Todd, invited me as he knows I have a deep appreciation for those with musical gifts, talents that I, despite a burning desire, do not possess. The experience felt ...
St. Mary’s CCW looking for volunteers St Mary’s, Tracy CCW is looking for volunteers to help with their August Meals on Wheels deliveries. They are also in need of someone to coordinate volunteers. If you are interested, please contact Carol at 507-829-0135. St Mary’s Tracy CCW’s next ...
The other day I stopped by our tax guy’s office, and not surprisingly a Bible study discussion broke out. This isn’t the opening line to a bad joke I’m workshopping for my comedic standup routine. It’s God’s honest truth, as the saying goes. It’s common that he and I mix in a ...
A good portion of the pastor in me wants to be outraged this week. Coming back from a Fourth of July break to read about the goings on in Washington, D.C., I started to fill with indignation. Thanks to Congress’ capitulation on the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, as many as 20 million ...
GriefShare session to start Aug. 4 A 13-week GriefShare session will begin at 6:30 pm, Monday, Aug. 4, at Holy Redeemer Church, Marshall. If you have experienced the death of a loved one (spouse, child, friend, family), you are invited to GriefShare. This nondenominational DVD seminar ...