Given the spirit of the season, might I interest you in casting a fairly non-controversial vote? … A vote for the Holy Spirit? Let me explain: This week marks the third anniversary of the Finding Faith newspaper column. Think of it: 156 columns and more than 35 newspaper partners later, ...

Last week, on an evening walk with the dogs, I came across an elm tree that inspired me to come to a dead stop. No easy feat, considering the 160 pounds of eight-legged muscle that was tugging me forward. The tree’s leaves, starting from its lowest foliage, were the dark, luscious green ...

First Lutheran fall festival First Lutheran is having their first-ever fall festival from 6:45-8 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 30, at 100 Church Street in the parking lot. It will be a night filled with truck-or-treat, activities, games, campfires, smores, popcorn, apple cider, crafts, and more. For ...

Darlene Bratberg has been clowning around now for more than 20 years, and lovin’ every minute of it! That’s not to say she’s spent her later years just goofing off. … No, Darlene fell in love with performing as a clown — named “Happy” — more than two decades ago in a local ...

Election prayer service Holy Redeemer Church will hold an Election Prayer service at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 29. All are welcome to join us as we pray for our government leaders and the people of our nation before the upcoming election. Pro-life benefit breakfast Oct. 27 A pro-life benefit ...

Fireflies are remarkable creatures, aren’t they? So magical that they could only have been designed by a divinely gifted maker! After all, fireflies — did you know that they are actually beetles! — produce their lights with the help of special abdominal organs which combine the ...