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Across the Pastor’s Desk: Words bring life, meaning daily
The first words of the Bible are a remarkable sentence. That sentence spans three verses. It speaks volumes and proclaims a divine revelation from the ... Read more
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Across the Pastor’s Desk: Lights shining in the darkness
Across the Pastor’s Desk by Kenneth Jensen On Wednesday, Jan. 6, Christians celebrated the “Epiphany of Our Lord,” marking the end of the “Twelve Days ... Read more
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Robin Gudal: Be strong and courageous — be brave
What does the word “brave” conjure up in your mind? Is it battling cancer, moving forward after a divorce, overcoming a physical obstacle or handicap? ... Read more
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Robin Gudal: You are of great worth in God’s sight
Most beautiful is what my hubs calls me. At first, I thought it was an odd decision of words on his part. Now, it’s grown ... Read more
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Across the Pastor’s Desk: Have a new beginning each day
Across the Pastor’s Desk by Don Rose A new year has begun, and many are in the process of making resolutions, or for some already ... Read more
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Across the Pastor’s Desk: Comfort as a word for the season
The first verses of Isaiah 40 are one of the readings we hear in the lead up to Christmas. The text is before you from ... Read more
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Across the Pastor’s Desk: Important to look for silver lining
Last Thanksgiving, as we approached Advent and Christmas 2019, who could have imagined what 2020 would bring? The NCAA March Madness was canceled, the Macy’s ... Read more
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Robin Gudal: Bring on the Bing Crosby, please
Merry Christmas season. “‘I’ll be Home for Christmas’ was written by Kim Gannon and Walter Kent in the early 1940s. However, they couldn’t find anyone to ... Read more
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Across the Pastor’s Desk: The season of Advent begins
Many within the Christian community will be celebrating the beginning of a new year in the life of the church with the beginning of Advent ... Read more
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Robin Gudal: Missing loved ones during this time
This column is dedicated to some very dear loved ones — Mom, son Isaac (Ann), and Aunt Sandy, just to name a few — among ... Read more
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Across the Pastor’s Desk: Remember, God is always there
God is with you even when you think he’s not! In Judges 6, we find the Israelite people in great national turmoil. The scriptures teach ... Read more
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‘They get these wonderful gifts’
Operation Christmas Child efforts continue despite virus Read more
2 months ago by Tyler Julson.
Across the Pastor’s Desk: End of church year approaching
Many churches with the Christian community are preparing for the end of another church year and the beginning of a new one. As the year ... Read more
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Robin Gudal: What are you thankful for this year?
What are you thankful for this season? Some may have a more difficult time answering that among the culture of COVID and many of the ... Read more
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Across the Pastor’s Desk: We are in need of each other
In order to meet the publication deadline with the Albert Lea Tribune, I find myself writing this on Election Day. What will be the outcome? ... Read more