We all know polls can be deceiving; they can just as easily be used to distort reality as to clarify it. And so, we’re rightly cautious about reading too much into polls in general and any one poll in particular. But sometimes there are polling results that are simply too compelling … too important … to be ignored.
Read More“Behold, children are a heritage from the LORD, the fruit of the womb a reward. Like arrows in the hand of a warrior are the children of one's youth. Blessed is the man who fills his quiver with them!” Psalm 127:3-5
On February 19, 2022 at 9:25 pm, my wife, Becca, and I welcomed Basileia Alida Woodford into our family.
Read MoreDear Brothers in Christ,
Ash Wednesday greetings to you in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ!
Today we begin our Lenten journey together as we follow our Lord to His cross and suffering. The attached video is a personal word of encouragement to you amid all the challenges pressing down upon you. It’s meant to offer some divine confidence during the flurry of increased activity this most holy season.
Read MoreWords are an essential part of life. They shape our communication with one another. In fact, words are a fascinating occurrence. You can write, speak, whisper, sing, and shout them. Words communicate. They tell stories. They travel over phones, through TV’s, and speed through emails. Words are powerful. They inspire hope and hurt feelings. They make us feel good and tear us down.
Read MoreBiblical genealogies are a curious thing. All those difficult names to say and the endless list of generations all make for some stellar reading. What better way can you think of than spending your time reading an endless list of names? Truth be told, most of us don’t much care for reading genealogies unless we need some good bedtime reading to put us to sleep. In other words, they are boring!
Read MoreNext week, on Tuesday, February 1st, the political parties in Minnesota will hold their caucuses. What is a caucus, you ask? Well, it is simply the first step in “We the People,” expressing our thoughts as to how our State and our Nation should be run in the coming years. It is the “closest-to-home” opportunity you will have for giving input in how government will operate in the next two years and beyond.
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