New Sheriff in Town by Pastor Greg Pavek
“When King Herod heard this he was troubled, and all Jerusalem with him.” – Matthew 2:3 I’m not sure where I first heard the phrase “There is a new Sheriff in town,” but I attribute it to the few westerns that I watched growing up. That phrase was normally spoken by a confident newcomer that […]
“Be Joyful!” by Carley Holmberg
Always be joyful. Never stop praying. Be thankful in all circumstances, for this is God’s will for you who belong to Christ Jesus. -1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 I have such fond memories from being at my grandparent’s house as a child. When I was in Kindergarten, my grandma and I had an agreement that I would […]
Holy Season of Expectation by Pastor Josh Doughty
As I type this, the temperature in Marshall is a balmy 6 degrees. It’s cold. As Pastor Dave said on Sunday, “…it takes your breath away”. We’ve been spoiled the last two winters in Minnesota with mild winters. But this year, as we settle into December, the world around us is changing quickly, as Minnesota […]
Intentional Traditions by Katlyn Benson
I wait for the Lord, my soul waits, and in his word I hope; my soul waits for the Lord more than watchmen for the morning, more than watchmen for the morning. – Psalm 130:5-6 Advent is a time of waiting and preparation for the birth of Jesus as well as his return. We not only celebrate who Jesus is […]
Gratitude by Jacob Johnson
Gratitude by Jacob Johnson It’s time for the annual high school slang staff snippet takeover…let’s see if you reached unc status this year. Thanksgiving with the whole crew finna smack this week. I’m low-key cooked if I don’t wear the elastic waist band drip though, especially knowing Grandma’s sweet corn casserole is gonna be served. […]
The Glory of God by Pastor David Christensen
“The heavens declare the glory of God, and the sky above proclaims his handiwork. Day to day pours out speech, and night to night reveals knowledge.” Psalm 19:1-2 Over the last few weeks, I’ve had the opportunity to spend a decent amount of time outside. I spent 4 days hunting elk in Colorado and have […]
Discipleship by Tristen Groff
Discipleship by Tristen Groff As I prepare to take on the Director of Adult Ministry role in January, something that the Lord has really placed on my heart is discipleship. And with that, how do we cultivate a strong culture of discipleship at Living Word? To begin we need to ask the foundational question: what […]