Faith

‘God’s given us a heart for the downtown’

Almost seven years after it was founded, Hope Church is expanding in downtown Albert Lea.

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Across the Pastor’s Desk: Welcome to the wonder of “Amen”

We end our prayers with, “Amen.”  It is a pretty much a universal usage. And we know what ...

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Robin Gudal: Join in pursuit to be kinder, gentler

Are you a hypocrite like me? It is with a heavy heart I ask you this. There’s a ...

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Across the Pastor’s Desk: Turn to Jesus as the savior of all

In over 30 years of ministry, I have heard it said many times that weddings and funerals bring ...

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Across the Pastor’s Desk: Forgiveness brings peace to life

Across the Pastor’s Desk by Henry Doyle “Be kind to one another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, as God ...

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Robin Gudal: Surrender everything in life to Jesus

EN(dur)ANCE by Robin Gudal We have all heard pennies from heaven stories; I don’t believe they are rooted ...

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Across the Pastor’s Desk: True Valentine love and devotion

This Sunday is Valentine’s Day.  We observe the day with gestures of devotion to people we love. Legend ...

Faith

Pope moves ahead with plans to meet Shiite leader in Iraq

ROME — Pope Francis will meet with Iraq’s top Shiite Muslim cleric, Ali al-Sistani, during a trip next ...

Arts & Culture

Across the Pastor’s Desk: Decency starts within the home

Across the Pastor’s Desk by Jill Marin Decency starts at home. As I write this, our attention is ...

Faith

Doctor with Down discovery closer to sainthood

ROME  — The French doctor who discovered the genetic basis of Down syndrome but spent his career advocating ...

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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 ...

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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,” ...

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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 ...

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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 ...

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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 ...

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