“Whatever You Do” by Pastor Greg Pavek
“And whatever you do, in word or deed, do everything in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through him.” -Colossians 3:17 Lent is starting next Wednesday! Lent was a big deal in my family as I grew up. Every year we were encouraged to do 2 things: Because of […]
“Remembering How Good” by Jacob Johnson
The first time I was encouraged to write out my testimony, I was taught this important lesson: When we look back on our life and reflect on the way God used specific people, moments, struggles, or any other means, we see His faithfulness. The past few months, my life group has taken turns sharing our […]
He Must Be the Cornerstone! by Pastor Dave
“Behold, I am the one who has laid as a foundation in Zion, a stone, a tested stone, a precious cornerstone, of a sure foundation: ‘Whoever believes will not be in haste.’ And I will make justice the line, and righteousness the plumb line…” Isaiah 28:16-17 “The stone that the builders rejected has become the cornerstone…” Mark 12:10 In Isaiah 28, God […]
Right through the Mess – By Luke Wollan
Hello new church family! My wife Ellie and I are excited to be with you here at Living Word! This is a huge step of independence and change for us as we moved here from our hometown of Hutchinson, MN. This will be the first new place that either of us have lived, excluding our […]
The God Who Goes Before Us by Tristen Groff
2026. A new year that brings new goals for many of us, new beginnings for some of us, and for others, more of the same—just with a date change. For me and my family, 2026 is the start of a big life change as I begin my role as the Director of Adult Ministry at […]
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. […]