Every weekend in the Indiana Gazette, find this roundup of family- and community-related events hosted by churches in the Indiana Ƶ area.
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I recently read an interesting anecdote regarding Sam Nunn. Nunn served as the Senator from Georgia for 24 years. After he announced that he wouldnƵt seek re-election, reporters wanted to know what he considered his greatest accomplishment during those years. He surprised them when he said keeping his family together and helping his wife raise two wonderful children was his most important accomplishment.
With MotherƵs Day approaching this week, we are invited to reflect on the profound significance of motherhood in our lives and faith.
The wildflower for today is blue, the color most classical painters used for the apparel of the Mary, the mother of Jesus.
The wildflower for today is blue, the color most classical painters used for the apparel of the Mary, the mother of Jesus.
The wildflower for today is blue, the color most classical painters used for the apparel of the Mary, the mother of Jesus.
One of my all-time favorite sections of Scripture is Psalm 121. I often read these verses to homebound people I visit, or to those in the hospital. Psalm 121 promises that the Lord is our keeper physically and spiritually, night and day, now and eternally. When I was first pastor at St. John Lutheran Church in Palmer, Alaska, I visited Karl KopperudƵs dad, Herb Kopperud, in his home. I read this section of GodƵs word. After I read this Psalm, before I made any comments or prayed with and for Herb, Claire Kopperud, HerbƵs wife and KarlƵs mom responded, ƵOh, the Palmer Psalm.Ƶ Perhaps you know the well-known first two verses of Psalm 121. Ƶ1 I lift up my eyes to the hills. From where does my help come? 2 My help comes from the LORD, who made heaven and earth.Ƶ Claire called Psalm 121 ƵThe Palmer PsalmƵ because Palmer is beautifully surrounded by mountains. So, GodƵs children in Palmer can look to the mountains surrounding our town, and think of our LordƵs loving help.
Earlier this month on Easter Sunday I spoke about the awesome power of God, and how that power, which raised Christ from the grave, is available in the life of all believers. The power of God not only prevails, but it permeates in believers through the Holy Spirit, it propels followers to act and live more righteously, and also promises to us our own future resurrection.
According to a survey from Pew Research Center, 55% of Americans pray daily. People pray to express gratitude, ask for help or direction, seek forgiveness, find comfort, and connect with God. What role does prayer play in your life?