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Pastor's Corner: Witness to the way
"... you will receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you, and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem, in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth." Acts 1:8... — Updated 6/2/2023
Hello, God. It's me, Mara
You know, dear Lord, time's flying by; here comes the month of June. Next time we look, guess what we'll see? A lovely bright full moon! Lord, what could be so new and young,... — Updated 6/2/2023
Grief Poem - Walking Alone
The precious gift of love we had - so lucky to receive, We know that you would never want to see me as I grieve. Sometimes, dear one, we sadly long for all the yesterdays; We... — Updated 6/2/2023
Pastor's Corner: The beauty of the gray areas
Sometimes, we really want the world to be binary. We want black or white, good or bad, wrong or right, yes or no. We want extreme clarity. But is the world really like that? Recentl... — Updated 5/26/2023
Hello, God. It's me, Mara.
You know, Lord, some incidences happen at a most appropriate time! A friend recently shared a story about how she and her friend visited a favorite spot; after climbing a windswept... — Updated 5/26/2023
Editors Note: Out Our Way
The Rev. John Bruington notified Havre Daily News some technical issues have arisen about sending “Out Our Way.” He indicated once the issues are resolved, he intends to start sending the column again.... — Updated 5/26/2023
Out Our Way: Jesus wept
John 11:35 "When Jesus saw her weeping and those who came with her also weeping, He groaned in His spirit and was troubled. 'Where have you laid him?' 'Come and see, Lord,' they... — Updated 5/19/2023
Pastor's Corner: Entitlement
Society has done a good job of convincing us that we deserve many things. Daily we are inundated by the media that tries to make us believe that we are missing out if we don't get... — Updated 5/19/2023
Hello, God. It's me, Mara.
You know, Lord, interesting things happen, when a friend and her friend, stop over, wanting to share a visit and some tea - like fun, right?! J. C. began: "Hey, I just wanted to... — Updated 5/19/2023
Out Our Way: Why ride fence?
Isaiah 5:20 "Woe to them who call evil good and good evil; that put darkness for light and light for darkness, who put bitter for sweet and sweet for bitter" Out our way, one of... — Updated 5/12/2023
Pastor's Corner: Love of God = Faith, hope and Joy
The reading at our (Catholic Church) this Sunday are as follows: Acts of the Apostles 8:5-8, 14-17 1 Peter 3:15-18 John 14:15-21 In the world today there is much conversation about... — Updated 5/12/2023
Hello, God. It's me, Mara.
You know, Lord, a day to remember our Mothers is Sunday. One chap wished to share a few thoughts: "I am made by God! And kiddo, you are made by God. Just as surely as ANY one,... — Updated 5/12/2023
Pastor's Corner: National Day of Prayer; Thursday, May 4, 2023
Each year, the president signs a new proclamation for National Day of Prayer, and each year has a slightly different theme or focus. The theme of the 2023 National Day of Prayer... — Updated 5/5/2023
Grief Poem - Seasons Change
Seasons do change and so do we, as we walk the Grief Route. We shuffle on but this we know; we're loved without a doubt. "Time" marches on, we miss our mate, no matter 'time' of... — Updated 5/5/2023
Out Our Way: Surely you don't mean me!
Judges 6:15 - And the Lord called Gideon to deliver Israel, but Gideon cried out, "But how can I do that? My clan is the smallest in the land and I am the least in my family." Out... — Updated 5/5/2023
Hello, God. It's me, Mara.
You know, Lord, sometimes one might learn a few things from teeny tots. That was pretty cute when D.G. shared about a great-grandchild of her d-i-l's grandmother. She said that the... — Updated 5/5/2023
Out Our Way: No time clocks on Tiger Ridge
Ephesian 6: 13 " Put on the whale armor of God, so when the day of evil comes you will stand, and having stood it all, remain standing." Out our way, there are no time clocks or uni... — Updated 4/28/2023
Pastor's Corner: Blue Sunday and the Good Shepherd
The fourth Sunday of the Easter season is always Good Shepherd Sunday. Some years, this church commemoration is the same day as Blue Sunday, when churches around the country and... — Updated 4/28/2023
Hello, God. It's me, Mara.
You know, Lord, sometimes we need to stop and take a breath - like, whoa, May is almost upon us - Wow! What do we expect with May? Well, a friend decided to share some thoughts... — Updated 4/28/2023
Out Our Way: I know You! - Luke 24:13-35
Out our way, horses are less often pets than work partners. I enjoyed riding "Doc" on various trails. But he and I bonded on the Tiger Ridge working Big Mike's herd with Charlie. I... — Updated 4/21/2023
Pastor's Corner: Delayed gratification
(Please read Habakkuk 3:1-19) In Habakkuk 2:2-3, God asks his prophet to record a vision of a future day - a day when the Lord will respond to injustice. Habakkuk 2:4 spells out... — Updated 4/21/2023
Hello, God. It's me, Mara.
You know, Lord, sometimes unexpected things come together in surprising ways. "Miss Emy" was delighted about Easter and how her family really liked John 8:12, a verse Jesus told... — Updated 4/21/2023
Out Our Way: Is the winter pasture real?
Out our way, spring is a joyous season. Checking fence with Charlie and watching young calves frolicking about always brought a smile to our faces. I think even the horses, "Doc"... — Updated 4/14/2023
Pastor's Corner: Now what?
"Easter is the main event," states Owen Meany, the child protagonist of John Irving's novel, "A Prayer for Owen Meany." Yes, many Christians have just experienced Holy Week, with... — Updated 4/14/2023
Hello, God. It's me, Mara.
You know, Lord, we read the note Ms. Rosie wrote the day after Easter, mentioning how fun Easter had been at her place with her kids and grandkids. Then, the day after Easter, how... — Updated 4/14/2023