The Ant and the Grasshopper
Fall has officially started. One of Aesop’s fables is the story of the ant and the grasshopper. The grasshopper spends the [...]
About John Ward
This author has not yet filled in any details.So far John Ward has created 346 blog entries.
Order Poinsettias & more
Time to order your poinsettias and holiday greens from Gertens! All orders will be made online only using their website (you'll [...]
Take It Outside
Growing up with three brothers we often got a little too “rambunctious” in the house and would be told to take [...]
The Day He Schooled the Fishermen
SEP 18 / Sunday – Read Luke 5:2-11 / John 12:1-12a Overview: Twice Jesus shows unsuccessful fishermen where to catch fish. [...]
Ely to Ortonville
Before I moved to Hastings, I was the district superintendent of the North Star district. Each fall I would visit the [...]
The Day He Wept
SEP 11 / Sunday – Read John 11:1-44 / Romans 12:15 Overview: In our tragedies Jesus cries with us. Feels our [...]
Some Days Are Like That
Finally, I was going to get some long-deferred chores done. I had a potted tree that I’ve wanted to get in [...]
You’ve Got Mail
SEP 4 / Sunday – Read 3 John 1:1-15 Overview: The shortest book in the Bible is really just a short letter…not [...]
Up At The Lake: Part Two
We made it! We have been up north, fishing on Leech Lake near Walker, and we’re having a great time laughing, [...]
He Said What?
AUG 28 / Sunday – Read 1 Peter 5:5 Overview: Peter wrote some things in the bible that are shocking to [...]