Faith
Finding stability in an uncertain world
We are living in, and trying to survive through, some unprecedented days. We have certainly never been here before. We are still walking through a pandemic that has affected people in incredibly diverse ways. We have unrest and uncertainty all around us in nearly every category of life. We live in a day where we…
Read MoreFreedom
We approach an exciting holiday. For many, they will be gathering as families enjoying catching up with one another and renewing the bonds of family that we cherish. Many will take part in either observing or creating a fireworks display, all designed to celebrate the freedoms we enjoy. We will travel freely where we wish.…
Read MoreLooking for God
A few hobbies I like to do include fishing and golf. I tend to be a much better fisherman than golfer, nevertheless I enjoy both activities. I find it interesting that I can take either of these two hobbies and find all sorts of analogies within them about the Heavenly Father’s plan of salvation. As…
Read MoreOnly God has total knowledge
Our family just recently returned from a vacation to some “magical” locations in Florida. On the last day of our trip we made a trip to the beach. Being from California, I have had many experiences at the beach, but had yet to experience the extremely warm waters of the Gulf of Mexico. None of…
Read MoreRecognizing God in our lives
How are we able to recognize the hand of God in our lives? I have often pondered this very question. A friend of mine had a life-threatening experience that has helped me gain some clarity in regards to this question. This friend, whom I will call Tom, moved to a rural piece of land overlooking…
Read MoreCowboy Church show to feature High Road to Nashville and more
CLARINDA, Iowa — The Cowboy Church will host a concert on the Clarinda courthouse square on June 13. The event will feature the Cowboy Church Band, The Voice runner-up Emily Ann Roberts, and Grammy-nominated High Road to Nashville. The Page County Cattlemen will start grilling at 5 p.m., and the concert will start at 6:30…
Read MoreDylan turns 80, Dylanologists argue his faith
Night after night, Bob Dylan’s 1979 gospel concerts at San Francisco’s Warfield Theatre made news for all the wrong reasons, according to angry fans. The Nov. 11 show that year opened with Dylan roaring into “Gotta Serve Somebody” from “Slow Train Coming,” the first of what Dylanologists called his “born-again” albums. “You may be a…
Read MoreSister Kathleen Clare named oblate director
CLYDE, Mo. — The Benedictine Sisters of Perpetual Adoration recently named Sister Kathleen Clare Lahl, OSB their congregational oblate director. In the past, Sister Kathleen Clare has served as oblate director for the congregation’s oblate chapters in Tuscon and Phoenix, Arizona. Sister Kathleen Clare has maintained relationships with other oblates. She also recognizes the Benedictine…
Read MoreWhat does it take?
Ernest Hemingway wrote a short story called “The Old Man and the Sea.” In the story a fisherman, of senior experience, catches a fish which is too large for his small boat. He is of the impression that this fish is one he has ‘almost’ caught several times before. He perceives himself to be in…
Read MoreA flame is lit
This Sunday is my favorite of the church liturgical year after Easter. To me, it supersedes Christmas, mainly because Dec. 25 is not a biblically verifiable date. This is not to say the Bible does not record the birth of Jesus, but no specific date is mentioned. Pentecost is the fiftieth day after Easter. The…
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