I’d heard the name but had never met her face to face. This woman of courage, this woman of strength, this woman of integrity, and this woman …
Guatemala continued — a trip within a trip:
The instructions were easy enough. Show up at the Fargo airport by 4:30 a.m. because our flight to Guatemala would be leaving at 8:30 a.m.
My final column of 2022 talked about an outreach trip to Guatemala and that by the time you read it, I’d be back. Well, I’m back, and for the …
Our area grocery store is changing hands. As I made my purchases today, I realized just how much a part of our family this particular store ha…
Christmas 2018 ushered in a nontraditional experience for my husband, Clay, and me. It was the first time since becoming parents we would atte…
“And we’re off, like a dirty shirt!” These were giddy-up words from dad as he would pull out of our driveway with a station wagon full of kids…
Ring the bells that still can ring
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Ring the bells that still can ring
Dust rose as the silent hoof beats settled into the sand. Taking the lead was no stranger. Chosen by God, Joseph made his way gently guiding t…
I wonder what Anne, the mother of Mary, thought when her little girl (not much more than thirteen) announced the good news that had been given…
After completing a four-year program of study and service, 10 sophomores affirmed their faith at a service of confirmation Oct. 30 at Hope Lut…
“Candy night is coming up pretty soon. I forgot about that,” spoken to no one in particular as light talk left the lips of dad.
Bragging is not exactly becoming but once in a while, it sort of ekes right on out of most of us — all sneaky like.
Grandmas come and grandmas go, but before they do, mind you, most leave a legacy or two or three or four. And lest we forget, may we remember …
The fall leaves glisten — reflective upon the lake this crisp morning. Being tucked away in the stillness awaiting that which is to come — the…
The bold statement was bestowed upon me one day. Unsolicited, it was proclaimed as if to point out something of which I was not aware. Truth i…
As my husband arrived home after work one evening, in tow he had more than his usual weathered leather briefcase. Today, at arm’s length was a…
The playground was all hers. From the cooking fires, to the well, to the watching of the neighborhood comings and goings, joy abounded within.…
“Lord, please give me a pure heart of humility.”
As I made my way to the big city 40miles up the road, not much was on today’s agenda. The fewer stops the better is a good stage in life and s…
May you pay attention to the little lads among you. “…for such is the kingdom of God” (Matt:19:14).
Our Lady of the Lakes Magnificat welcomes Bishop Daniel Felton as speaker Oct. 8 at St. Agnes Catholic Church, Walker.
Making my way into the kitchen brought silence. It’s easy to enjoy the stillness within the confines of stability, predictability — an offerin…
I came across this young writer, Hallie Dye. She’s refreshingly wise and allows us to peer into her soul from time to time. She’s given me per…
ST. PAUL — The Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) and Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) are teaming up to offer conferences on Suici…
The four teens lingered in the back pew as parents one row ahead looked not on. Each of the four swaggered to the tune sung as hand held hymna…
The two friends ran hand in hand. Their friendship was bar none; a tiny team they were in the big world of which they knew nothing of. What wa…