This week has been a bonus week in the life of the church.Often Advent begins the Sunday after Thanksgiving which “rushes” us into the Advent season while still celebrating Thanksgiving. I am reminded that during Advent we wait. Waiting is not something many of us are very good at, ...
Ps. 19:1 The heavens declare the glory of God; the skies proclaim the work of his hands. Only 1 month left of 2018. This has been a great year for watching the other members of our amazing Solar System wander among the stars. I love the times when 3 or more naked-eye planets are ...
Our appreciation of experiences and the world around us changes with time. The way I approach life differs now from when I was a teenager or newly-married twenty-something. The world has changed as well, and that makes for a double whammy. I have to admit, I am a grown-up, even though I mostly ...
10 YEARS AGO DEC. 4. 2008 Five homes featured on tour in Grundy Center on Dec. 7 includes: Jurgen & Sarah Block, Jerry & Linda Cassiday, Dennis & Gina Henningsen, Pastor Michael & Linda Nemmer and Jolene Rosauer. Preschoolers can now play outside thanks to Zack McCarthy for ...
Q: Why do you support the First Step Act? A: This bipartisan legislation would make historic reforms to the nation’s criminal justice system to restore fairness, strengthen public safety and reduce crime. The vast majority of prison inmates will one day be released back into our communities ...
Ps. 19:1 The heavens declare the glory of God; the skies proclaim the work of his hands. Only 1 month left of 2018. This has been a great year for watching the other members of our amazing Solar System wander among the stars. I love the times when 3 or more naked-eye planets are ...
Our appreciation of experiences and the world around us changes with time. The way I approach life differs now from when I was a teenager or newly-married twenty-something. The world has changed as well, and that makes for a double whammy. I have to admit, I am a grown-up, even though I mostly ...
10 YEARS AGO NOV. 27, 2008 Mr. & Mrs. Mike Armijo of Gilbert, AZ are parents of triplets born Sept. 10. Mrs. Armijo is the former Tammy Giesking. Agnes Brush died Nov. 15 at Sunny Hill Care Center in Tama. Village of Lights celebration will be held Nov. 28 at St. John’s Luth. Church. ...
It depends on whom you ask. As for Mona Lisa and the reason behind her mysterious smile, we’ll never know. But there is one thing I do know about smiles; they wield power - in a good way. If you offer a genuine smile it is guaranteed to make the recipient feel better. It’s a fact. In fact, ...
2 Let us come into his presence with thanksgiving; let us make a joyful noise to him with songs of praise! 3 For the Lord is a great God, and a great King above all gods. Thanksgiving-a day, an attitude, or the reflection of the heart? It can be all three or it can be summed up with this ...