I remember when I used to live in St. Paul and the city would periodically turn off the water on our block for maintenance. It was during these times that I realized how often I needed water to live. I couldn’t shower, flush the toilet, or even fill a glass of water to drink. It…
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Veterans Day
On November 11, we observe Veterans Day. We pause and give appreciation for all veteran service members from all military branches. We honor them, both those that died or survived in our wars. Typically, local schools invite veterans to honor them in gatherings, stores have huge sales, restaurants offer free meals for veterans, many have…
Support One Another
God did not create people to do life alone. We all possess a basic human need to have relationship with others. This is why we create friendships and support one another. Two are better than one, because they have a good return for their labor: If either of them falls down, one can help the…
A Believer’s Response in a Hungry World
Food is often the centerpiece of fun and fellowship with friends, family or coworkers. Meals anchor events of big and small proportions. People’s lives are scheduled around eating, be it consumed in solitude or among large crowds. Sometimes the very homes people live in are designed primarily around eating spaces. Without question, food and daily…