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Psalm 97 Out our way, we sometimes refer to the vast prairies as "Big Sky" or "The Big Open." I recall some national radio personality once ridiculed Montana for those terms. "They... — Updated 11/24/2023

Today is the day of anticipation for shoppers; of high anticipation for retailers. It's a day of frenzy as shoppers chase after enticing sales, bargain hunters seek out the best... — Updated 11/24/2023

You know, Lord, You give great kindnesses to us, reminding us of one of life's great realities. You not only deserve our love and worship, You also deserve our thankful hearts as ev... — Updated 11/24/2023

Matthew 7:14 - "For straight is the gate and narrow is the way which leads to life." Out our way, when pushing the herd to new pasture, you aim for the gate that leads to it. There... — Updated 11/17/2023

When my husband and I moved to Havre in 2020, we often asked people what we should know about living in Montana. People told us a wide range of information, but they often joked,... — Updated 11/17/2023

You know, Lord, any day it's great to watch things, like clouds, trees, flowers, traffic, you name it, right? Can't we just hear a group of kids using that word: "Let's watch those... — Updated 11/17/2023

Hebrews 12:1 - "With perseverance let us run the race marked for us" Out our way, the long days can be a real test of strength and endurance. Most of you have heard my old joke - a... — Updated 11/10/2023

This coming Sunday's gospel reading is the Parable of the Ten Bridesmaids found in Matthew 25:1-13. Here's the takeaway: What can one do to avoid being embarrassed like the five... — Updated 11/10/2023

You know Lord, 'twas fun listening to kids talk about numbers. Here's a bit of what they said. D. J.: "My grandma's having a hard time trying to remember her cellphone number, but w... — Updated 11/10/2023

Job 19:26-27 - "I know that my redeemer lives!" Out our way, we all know the old saying, "Ain't a horse that can't be rode; ain't a cowboy can be throwed." And that is pretty much... — Updated 11/3/2023

The night of fright has passed. Those costumes that were eagerly obtained with high anticipation of being donned around town are now crammed into already forgotten corners of... — Updated 11/3/2023

As we grow old, our hair turns gray, oh, yeah! We're made of clay. Where's the thrill of yesteryear? We sit alone each day. We miss our dear ones, oh, so much, Lord, help us when... — Updated 11/3/2023

You know, Lord, it might be fun to go back in time (for a short time) when life moved at a slower pace. We'll leave behind: high speed internet, cellphones, telephones, TV, GPS and... — Updated 11/3/2023

Acts 7:54-60 - "When they heard these things they became enraged and ground their teeth at Stephen ..." Out our way, working cattle usually means work! There are times when things... — Updated 10/27/2023

Some topics are harder to talk (or write, or read) about than others. This article is about one of those topics. October is Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month, and while... — Updated 10/27/2023

You know, Lord, when company visits, the kids love looking out the west window; amazed to see a sunset, especially since they live "down town" and don't often see sunrise or... — Updated 10/27/2023

Isaiah 30:21 - "And whether you turn to the right or to the left, your ears shall hear a Voice behind you saying, 'This is the way! Walk in it!'" Out our way there are few things... — Updated 10/20/2023

(Read the Book of Jonah) Sin runs rampant in society - daily headlines and overflowing prisons bear dramatic witness to that fact. With child abuse, pornography, serial killers,... — Updated 10/20/2023

You know, Lord, we all know we're born to die, but when that happens to our family, friends or loved ones, sometimes it just takes us by surprise. Just heard that an elderly mom... — Updated 10/20/2023

Psalm 46: 1 God is our refuge and our strength, an ever present help at the time of trial. Out our way, we have a few creeks to cross here and there in most pasture lands, but in... — Updated 10/13/2023

In the early 1980s a song was released called "People Need the Lord." It was written and composed by Greg Nelson and Phil McHugh, and made popular by the singer Steve Green. The... — Updated 10/13/2023

You know Lord, it seems like it's best to do a good deed, right? Three gals were busy gabbing as they cleaned up a kitchen and dining room. "Gayle" was busy chatting when several... — Updated 10/13/2023

You know Lord, a couple cousins shared what their girls were looking for in boyfriends to make the boys super husbands. The cousins got a kick out of listening to that chatter -... — Updated 10/9/2023

Greetings my fellow Hi-Liners, As the first week of October brings in some cooler weather with the changing of the season, we see God working in His creation from the leaves... — Updated 10/9/2023

The sun does rise, then later, sets, we watch the Seasons change. We're born to die - but some folks think, that THAT is all so strange.   'They've' only gone ahead of us -... — Updated 10/6/2023