Just as the world as we know it seems to be burning down around us, we are called to pause for these next several weeks in reflection and preparation of Easter, for Christ’s resurrection. Could we say the pinnacle of our faith calendar? Already expected to be a somber time in which ...

First Lutheran of Marshall five-part Lenten drama worship The People vs Judas Iscariot is a five-part series for First Lutheran’s upcoming Lenten worships in March and April. These dramas will be the “sermon portion” of its traditional Holden Evening Prayer and take the shape of a ...

One of my very first pastoral mentors taught me the vital life lesson that today’s worries are enough for today. If you want to find the scriptural reference, look for Matthew 6:34: “So do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will bring worries of its own. Today’s trouble is enough ...

I was reminded of an age-old, but also important, adage at the poker table recently: You can’t judge a book by its cover. And that’s a vital reminder about human relationships. Yes, even for us pastors! If you would allow me to digress for just a moment: The thing most people who ...

This week our large homeless shelter/food pantry organization held a winter “picnic” just to say thank you to our community which has resoundingly responded to support us in our hour of need these past six months. Everyone was invited for food, music and fellowship! Now admittedly, our ...

St. Mary’s youth group chili and soup supper St. Mary’s Cottonwood annual youth group chili and soup supper and silent auction will be 4:30-6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 26. The menu includes chili, vegetable beef soup, potato soup. Freewill donation. Take-outs are available. Bidding for ...