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Across the Pastor’s Desk: Show compassion to a neighbor

In Luke 10, we find the famous parable of the Good Samaritan. Jesus is having a conversation with ...

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Across the Pastor’s Desk: Change the world with small acts

The other day was busy and hectic at work. Perhaps you’ve had a day like that?

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Robin Gudal: The time of year for thankfulness

I love fall and enjoy decorating our home seasonally; the color palette of this season falls within my ...

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Robin Gudal: We all need the grace of Christ

“In what ways do you want to grow in the next year? What type of person do you ...

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Across the Pastor’s Desk: What kind of faith do you have?

Two words that we read often in the Bible are “faith” and “believe.” For example, in Ephesians 2:8, ...

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Robin Gudal: Lyrics behind a treasured hymn

We sang “Come Thou Fount of Every Blessing” one morning at church. I know I have shared the ...

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Across the Pastor’s Desk: God sees us through all seasons

Ecclesiastes 3:1-8 kept popping up in our congregation this summer and, as we turn the calendar to September, ...

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Area churches prepare for start of confirmation classes

The school year has begun, and children are busy getting ready for classes, clubs, sports and other activities. ...

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Across the Pastor’s Desk: The story of the Good Samaritan

The parable of the Good Samaritan is an amazing story. It reveals the nature and purpose of the ...

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Robin Gudal: Be awake to God’s gift of beauty

I feel like a little girl, all giddy and excited. No, it’s not Christmas Eve. No, I’m not ...

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Across the Pastor’s Desk: We can find Sabbath rest in God

I’m not a great runner, at least, not anymore.

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Robin Gudal: God shows relentless love for us

I just read a quote that sent off fireworks in my mind:

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Robin Gudal: Going through a ‘desert season’

“We don’t ‘get over’ or ‘move on’ from sorrow, hurt and trauma. We are forced to make space ...

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Across the Pastor’s Desk: Truth is painful, but necessary

It has been said, “If you lie three times, someone will believe you. If you lie seven times, ...

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Across the Pastor’s Desk: The importance of mentorship

Across the Pastor’s Desk by Nancy Overgaard One of the saddest columns in the local paper, for me, ...

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