Finding Faith ... in watching our youth strive toward an important goal
By Pastor Devlyn Brooks Dear Faith Family … In this new year, may the Lord bless you and keep you; the Lord make his face to shine upon...
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Jan 83 min read
Finding Faith ... in the Spirit-filled activities that keep church vital
By Pastor Devlyn Brooks Wait … what? … December newsletter? … Are we serious, here? I’m writing the December newsletter article...
Jan 33 min read
Finding Faith ... in a football player who knows his own self worth
"But as for that in the good soil, these are the ones who, when they hear the word, hold it fast in an honest and good heart and bear...
Jan 15 min read
Finding Faith ... in asking you to join this hope-seeking with your support
Nine years ago, Shelley shared this meme with me on Facebook, an encouragement to begin that writing project I'd always been dreaming to...
Dec 31, 20235 min read
Finding Faith ... in a tattooed, truth talkin' rapper turned country artist
Jelly Roll is about as atypical country music superstar as you can imagine. Forget the cowboy hats, boots and western twang. Jelly Roll,...
Dec 29, 20233 min read
Finding Faith ... in asking for God’s help to live a life of forgiveness
EDITOR'S NOTE: In October 2021 I began a new venture writing a newspaper column titled "Finding Faith" for the Forum Communications Co....
Dec 27, 20235 min read
Finding Faith ... in the fulfillment you might find by trying to effect change
New York Times columnist Ross Douthat discussed an important facet of faith in his Dec. 22 weekly newsletter column. No stranger to...
Dec 26, 20234 min read
Finding Faith ... in a beautiful momentary bus stop interaction
The other day I pulled up to a stop light at the intersection of two busy thoroughfares in our city. Heavy traffic travels both north and...
Dec 22, 20233 min read
Finding Faith ... in the real Christmas story underneath all of the trappings
EDITOR'S NOTE: In October 2021 I began a new venture writing a newspaper column titled "Finding Faith" for the Forum Communications Co....
Dec 21, 20234 min read
Finding Faith ... in an annual chili cook off and full tummies and souls
By Pastor Devlyn Brooks MOORHEAD, Minn. -- More than 100 community residents, pastors and church staff, and Minnesota State University...
Dec 20, 20235 min read
Finding Faith ... in a pro athlete's genuine vulnerability to the media
I'd be lying if I told you that I knew who Drew Lock was before Monday night. Sure, somewhere in the recesses of the locker of useless...
Dec 20, 20234 min read
Finding Faith ... in a move toward a fuller move toward divine union
Obviously, I am not Catholic, and so it would be unfair and unkind for me to judge the politics of the Catholic faith. However, I do...
Dec 19, 20233 min read
Finding Faith ... in the silliness of our new assassin rescue pup, Howie
I'm ashamed to admit that our new rescue puppy, Howie, is a Christmas yard ornament assasin. That's right, if it lights up, blows up or...
Dec 18, 20234 min read
Finding Faith ... in a new approach to teaching confirmation class
Our church youth group wrapped up it's second major fundraiser in three weeks, a wonderful Christmas-sy festival that we held at one of...
Dec 17, 20233 min read
Finding Faith ... in our church's annual youth Christmas program
Our Sunday school's annual Christmas program is in the books. As you can imagine, a flute and clarinet duo by two beginning music...
Dec 15, 20233 min read
Finding Faith ... in my coffee buddy helping me appreciate 'tikkun olam'
EDITOR'S NOTE: In October 2021 I began a new venture writing a newspaper column titled "Finding Faith" for the Forum Communications Co....
Dec 14, 20232 min read
Finding Faith ... in the signs that are all around us if we just look
Even as a pastor, I freely admit some days it's harder than others to feel that all of creation is "good," as God himself says in Geneis...
Dec 14, 20234 min read
Finding Faith ... in a hopeful international agreement about climate
"May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, so that you may abound in hope by the power of the Holy Spirit."...
Dec 13, 20233 min read
Finding Faith ... in the joy that the NFL's 'Tommy Cutlets' brings to our lives
"But Jesus looked at them and said, “For mortals it is impossible, but for God all things are possible.” (Matthew 19:26) Undoubtedly,...
Dec 12, 20233 min read
Finding Faith ... in wondering whether we're really all alone out here
NASA is inviting you to participate in a project that will send a poem, and millions of earthling's names in essentially a message in a...
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