God Uses Cracked Vessels

Tim OlsonBlog, Ladies, Men

What is man that you art mindful of him?  This is the question posed by King David in Psalm 8:4. It’s amazing that God’s plans have always been fulfilled through human vessels despite the fact that they …

Let Failure Be Your Friend

Tim OlsonBlog, Ladies, Men

New Year’s resolutions. We all make them and unfortunately almost all of us also fail to keep them. People eventually give up trying because of the sense of futility triggered by these repeated failures.  Fear …

Be a Good Picker

Tim OlsonBlog, Ladies, Men

What do you want to be when you grow up? I’d imagine that almost everyone every born has been asked that question. The lofty dreams of youth bring such responses as; an astronaut, an athlete, …

Pursue Peace

Jane OlsonBlog, Ladies, Men

During my prayer time today, I realized that I am in desperate need of peace and I remember my mom encouraging me when I was young to allow the peace of God to rule in …

Snapping Beans with Grandma

Summer GrottkeBlog, Ladies, Men

I recently read a quote that went something along the lines of “Part of the problem with the world today is that no one snaps green beans with Grandma anymore.” I must admit that this …

Be a Leader

Jeff MarchandBlog, Ladies, Men

I spent the week in KC, MO. During this time I had the privilege to attend our church organization’s annual conference and participate in voting for it’s leadership and helping to shape it’s future. Let …

Identity Crisis

Summer GrottkeBlog, Ladies, Men

“Are you from South Dakota?” was the question that came across my headset and for a couple of seconds I stared dumbly at my computer screen before I responded to my customer’s inquiry. It was …

Loved

Jane OlsonBlog, Ladies, Men

A recent article I came across caused me to reflect on something that I struggled with for many years. I was reminded just how differently Jesus sees us than we see ourselves. The Bible talks …

Be the Different One

Tim OlsonBlog, Ladies, Men

The year was 1972 and each afternoon the guys in our college dorm gathered to watch Star Trek. It was a cult following. One of the most popular characters on the show was a Vulcan …

Overcoming Life’s Distractions

Rachael PowellBlog, Ladies

Sometimes life is just outright overwhelming in so many areas, and for each and everyone of us. To a Dad trying to make ends meet and provide for his family, to a mom in all …