Imagine being St. Peter, confessing, “You are the Christ, the Son of the living God,” and receiving Jesus’ high praise: “Blessed are you, Simon Bar-Jonah! For flesh and blood has not revealed this to you, but my Father who is in heaven.” Jesus then declares, “And I tell you, you...

“For all the promises of God find their Yes in him. That is why it is through him that we utter our Amen to God for his glory,” (2 Cor. 1:20, ESV).  Do you remember a time when God said “no” to you? I do! It was a painful period...

Psalm 13, a poignant lament penned by David, captures the raw anguish of a soul in distress, crying out to God amidst deep sorrow. This psalm resonates with anyone who has felt abandoned, overwhelmed, or lost in the face of life’s trials. We find in Psalm 13 a profound reflection...

  Jean C. Haake July 29, 1936 – April 25, 2025 Jean Haake entered into her eternal rest Friday, April 25, 2025, at the age of 88; daughter of the late Harold and Lucille Unger nee Glass; devoted wife of the late Daryl Haake; beloved mother of David (DeAnn) Haake...

  Wilfred G. Meyer Feb. 23, 1941 – April 22, 2025 Wilfred (Wil) G Meyer, age 84, of Springfield, Missouri, passed away April 22, 2025, at Mercy Hospital. Wil was born to Walter Meyer and Viola Wischmeier Feb. 3, 1941, in Lincoln, Mo. He was baptized Feb. 23, 1941, at...

Psalm 39 speaks to those wrestling with life’s brevity and human frailty, guiding us to the unshakable hope found in Christ. David, the psalmist, prays, “O Lord, make me know my end and what is the measure of my days; let me know how fleeting I am!” (v. 4, ESV). These words echo in...