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Out Our Way: Herd love
Out our way, there are lessons to be learned daily if one is awake. Take for example the lesson of love. Dogs taught me that love is not limited to human beings, but cows taught me... — Updated 9/17/2021
Pastor's Corner: 'See You at the Pole' taking place in Havre
Wednesday, Sept. 22, 2021, at 7:30 a.m., Havre middle school and high school students will be gathering at their schools' flagpoles to pray for their schools. Why? If there was... — Updated 9/17/2021
Hello, God. It's me, Mara.
You know, Lord, when people mention the word "treasure" one right away thinks about jewels, diamonds, rubies, precious stones, riches, money, wealth, a pot of gold, a cache of silve... — Updated 9/17/2021
Out Our Way: Unsaddled - John 8:11
Out our way, a long day under saddle can be a real hardship for a working horse. Indeed, as tired as Charlie and I might be after a long day working cattle up on the Tiger Ridge,... — Updated 9/10/2021
Pastor's Corner: God's work, our hands
Our world is so fractured right now. There are fractures within our families, our communities, our country and ourselves. These fractures cause us pain and angst and despair.... — Updated 9/10/2021
Hello, God. It's me, Mara.
You know, Lord, this sounds like something that happened to us! So, just sharing - author and date unknown: "After I finished loading the groceries in my car, I drove out of the... — Updated 9/10/2021
Out Our Way: The Boss's Riders - John 6:32- 35
Out our way, the cycle of nature is usually dependable. Snow melts and fills the creeks and reservoirs, then the rains top it off - the grass grows and flourishes so the herd has... — Updated 9/3/2021
Pastor's Corner: 'Rejoice in the Lord's mercy'
On Sunday, Aug. 15, I preached the third sermon in the series "Anxious for Nothing," This series is based on the Apostle Paul's writings in Philippians 4:6-7 (NKJV) "6 Be anxious f... — Updated 9/3/2021
Hello, God. It's me, Mara.
You know, Lord, recalling a happening from a long time ago, was fascinating. Several of us gals had to deal with those pre-college physicals. None of us were really that tall but... — Updated 9/3/2021
Grief Poem - Our Life Moves On ...
'Twas a gray day, inside and out; sprinkles of rain and tears. You're missed, dear one; yes, every day, and week, or even years. We look outside, memories come back of things we... — Updated 9/3/2021
Out Our Way: Don't quit! - Matthew 4:16-17
Out our way, the best riders are the ones who never give up. They will get thrown and tossed and stomped, but they don't quit. They "cowboy up" and get back in the saddle. Granted,... — Updated 8/27/2021
Pastor's Corner: Back to School Bash update
I would like to deliver a couple of ministerial association "shout-outs." This past Saturday, Aug. 21, was the Sixthth Annual Back to School Bash. Greater Havre Area Ministerial... — Updated 8/27/2021
Hello, God. It's me, Mara.
You know, Lord, a while back, rummaging through some papers, up popped an interesting article about oils. "Keeley" wrote that she'd recently begun learning about essential oils and... — Updated 8/27/2021
Out Our Way: Ready to ride? - John 5:6
Out our way, when Charlie and I were going to work cows up on the Tiger Ridge, there were preliminaries to be done before we mounted up. We unloaded Doc and Jet from t... — Updated 8/20/2021
Pastor's Corner: Be happy that the Lord is in charge
On Sunday, Aug. 1st, I preached the second sermon in the series "Anxious for Nothing." This series is based on the Apostle Paul's writings in Philippians 4:6-7 (NKJV): "6 Be anxiou... — Updated 8/20/2021
Hello, God. It's me, Mara.
You know, Lord, a while back, friends stopped by one cool day; we sat out and watched a variety of birds checking out the birdbath. Sparrows seemed to enjoy dipping, sipping and... — Updated 8/20/2021
Out Our Way: Dealing with a stampede - Ephesians 4:25 - 5:2
Out our way, us greenhorns sometimes rely more on TV and the movie than common sense when it comes to working cows. I remember being caught in a mini-stampede during a... — Updated 8/13/2021
Pastor's Corner: Be anxious for nothing
At Havre Assembly and Havre Assembly Online, we started a new sermon series Sunday, July 25, called "Anxious for Nothing." The series is based on the Apostle Paul's writings in... — Updated 8/13/2021
Hello, God. It's me, Mara.
You know, Lord, a while back, a friend shared about bearing a grudge against one of your children who was one of their friends, adding that hanging onto bitterness and keeping alive... — Updated 8/13/2021
Out Our Way: Teamwork - Ephesians 4: 1- 16
Out our way, we know the value of teamwork. Whether it is in sports, working the land, riding herd, or serving the Lord, it is a team effort. I recall in my youth a few... — Updated 8/6/2021
Pastor's Corner: Be the salt!
Then human beings reach the age of 2, they have two favorite words. One of the words is "No!" and the second favorite word is "Mine!" This is ironic to those who are parents... — Updated 8/6/2021
Hello, God. It's me, Mara.
Just sharing about a Grandpa, Lord: Grandpa was 90 years old, sitting feebly on the patio bench. He didn't move, he just sat there with his head down, staring at his hands.... — Updated 8/6/2021
Grief Poem - Partings Come
Another one has "flown" off and now is free from pain. He/she now is safe in Jesus's arms but soon we'll meet again. A wonderful journey he/she took, we say a LOUD AMEN! Someday... — Updated 8/6/2021
Out Our Way: But I can dance the Round Dance - Mark 12: 39-44
As most of you know, one of the things I loved about pastoring in rural Montana was being allowed to try my hand as a cowboy. I will always be grateful to Charlie for encouraging that fantasy — but I will also be well aware that... — Updated 7/30/2021
Pastor's Corner: It is finished
On Sunday, July 18, I preached a message titled "It is finished." Here are my notes from that sermon: In John 19:30, Jesus declared: "It is finished." This was a declaration of a mi... — Updated 7/30/2021
