What To Expect When…

One of the questions expectant parents have as they go through all of the new experiences that pregnancy entails is to wonder, “Is this normal?” One such expectant mother, Heidi Murkoff, decided to write a book of reassuring information for all those anticipating the arrival of a child. The result has been a true self-help…

In the Fullness of Time – 2014 Christmas Sermon

Text: Galatians 4:4-7 – But when the fullness of time had come, God sent forth his Son, born of woman, born under the law, [5] to redeem those who were under the law, so that we might receive adoption as sons. [6] And because you are sons, God has sent the Spirit of his Son into…

My Nomination for Person of the Year

It was announced last week that Time Magazine’s person of the year was the people who were on the front lines fighting against the ebola virus. There is no doubt that ebola was a big deal in 2014, but I would like to offer my own nomination: the surveillance camera. Things caught on camera have…

Owatonna’s 2014 Culturefest

The 16th annual Culturefest was held on the grounds of Wilson Elementary School in Owatonna on Saturday, September 27. The event highlights all the different cultures that can be found in our mostly-white southern Minnesota community. There was plenty of entertainment on the main stage, including an Emmy-winning duo, the Okee Dokee Brothers, circus performers…

Construction at our local elementary school

Just a week before school is to start I notice a major construction project starting at nearby Lincoln Elementary School. (What to Expect When File Photo) Soon it becomes obvious that they are installing new temporary classrooms. (What to Expect When File Photo) The new structure will be in three parts, two sides and a…

Adrian Peterson and Corporal Punishment

  The latest incident involving a famous person and a contentious social issue is the case of Adrian Peterson, the star running back for the Minnesota Vikings NFL football team, being charged with child abuse for whipping his four year old son with a tree branch. A doctor saw the marks on the boy during a…