Pastor’s Corner The Simplicity of+Pope Francis

We have been praying for Pope Francis. Pope Francis, born Jorge Mario Bergoglio on December 17th, 1936, he died on Monday after Easter, 21st April 2025, was the Pope of the Catholic Church for 12 years from 2013 until his death in April 2025.

Prairie Doc Perspective

Spring is finally here, and for many of us that brings the joy of returning to outdoor activities, planning summer vacations, and… well, allergies.

City Center

•As the temperatures begin to rise please keep your pets safe. Provide them access to fresh, cool water, create shaded areas and limit outdoor activities during the hottest parts of the day.•Mowing season is here!

6 Questions & Answers

How much meaning can be packed into just a few words?

We can’t see the big picture!

Jesus said, “You’re tied down to the mundane; I’m in touch with what is beyond your horizons. You live in terms of what you see and touch.

Prairie Doc Perspective

Those of us who make our homes in the rural Midwest understand that we face medical challenges our countrymen in more populated areas don’t. For example, there are two pediatric rheumatologists in the whole state of South Dakota. . . and they are both based in Fargo.

Grace for the Mess, part 4

This month we’re exploring three little-known stories in the book of Acts that provide the remedy to our habit, as Christians, to downplay, avoid, or cover up the messes in our lives. Today, we’ll move on to the third of these stories to see how the Lord Jesus meets us in these places.

Jessie's Corner

A little dust isn’t so bad!When a defiling evil spirit is expelled from someone, it drifts along through the desert looking for an oasis, some unsuspecting soul it can bedevil. When it doesn’t find anyone, it says, “I’ll go back to my old haunt.

Life Has To Be Lived

No one cuts up a fine silk scarf to patch old work clothes; you want fabrics that match. And you don’t put your wine in cracked bottles.Mark 2:21-22 (The Message) This chapter in Mark talks about some of the events that happened when Jesus was preaching.

Habits to Avoid: Growing in Wisdom

As we anticipate the arrival of spring, remember that personal growth often requires pruning old habits to make space for new, fruitful ones. Jesus said, “I am the vine, you are the branches. If you remain in me and I in you, you will bear much fruit.” – John 15:5.