Look What I Made
Even from my office I could hear the excitement. “Look what I made! Look what made!” said the child holding out [...]
Hotter Than H-E-Double Hockey Sticks
Wow, it’s hot! It’s the kind of weather that makes you wonder if a certain guy in red tights and a [...]
You Never Know
When I was a child, I didn’t get to attend VBS (Vacation Bible School) at my church. We only had one [...]
Boundary Waters
The Boundary Waters Canoe Area is one of my favorite places in the world. In most of the Boundary Waters there are [...]
Boundary Waters Checklist
The key to a successful Boundary Waters trip (with an outfitted guide) is proper preparation, so be sure to pack these [...]
More than a Memory
Digging through a pile of inherited old family pictures, I came across this photo of the Memorial Day procession to the [...]
Annual Conference
This week is Annual Conference, the yearly gathering of the pastors and representatives from all the United Methodist Churches in Minnesota. [...]
The Couple
Last Sunday we had a couple visit for worship. They live near Fargo but were in the area enjoying the [...]
At Last…
See! The winter is past; the rains are over and gone. Flowers appear on the earth; the [...]
Too Many to Count
I am one of 6 kids, and have always loved my bigger family. I had often imagined of someday having a [...]