A Beautiful Life

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Doing God’s will is never easy for anyone, not even Jesus. He too was once faced with a decision to either fulfill God’s desires or to satisfy His own. And it was a choice that nearly killed Him on the spot (Mt.26:38). Well before the whips ever touched His back or the thorns even pierced … Read more

Climbing the Ladder to Nowhere

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The following is a fiction story to illustrate the futility of a life lived in the pursuit of what our culture says will satisfy. The journey started pleasant enough. It was a beautiful cool day. The sun was shining, birds were chirping and there was a light breeze. It really was a perfect day to … Read more

IT’S ALL IN YOUR IMAGINATION

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Imagine being stabbed in the arm with a penknife. Not so much as to kill you, but enough to make you bleed. It was unexpected, unprovoked, and whether it was intentional or not, you aren’t certain, but one thing is clear: It hurts. Really bad. Imagine then going to the doctor. You tell him everything: … Read more

Duluth Update

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Only two months into 2023 and we already have lots to be thankful for! We’ve made plenty of memories, continue to learn and grow together and have had lots of opportunities to reach out to the people around us.  Here’s what we’ve been up to. Enjoying church family lifeWe rang in the new year with … Read more

Duluth December Update

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As we conclude another year in Duluth, I am once again amazed at how fast the year has gone by! We were fortunate as a church to be able to participate in domestic and foreign missions trips, retreats, service opportunities, and many fellowship events with our church as well as fellowship groups from Menomonie.  This … Read more

Cruising in Comfort or Embracing the Battle

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The cruise ship industry is an estimated 8 billion dollar a year business. Last year alone, millions of individuals made their way on board ships averaging over 1,000 feet long and several stories tall. It’s not surprising that the experience of a cruise is highly coveted. Passengers are greeted warmly by a small crew of … Read more