Reflections: Beware of the Leaven of the Pharisees and of Herod
The words of Mark 8 were recently brought to my attention where Jesus warned his disciples to beware of the leaven of the Pharisees and of Herod. I doubt these men were bakers so let’s ask some questions. What does Jesus mean when he says “beware”? Why did Jesus use the word “leaven”? Who were the Pharisees? Who was Herod? How can we apply Jesus’ warning today? First, what does Jesus mean by the word “beware”? Webster says beware means to “guard against, look out for and be wary of.” Therefore, Jesus was telling the disciples to be alert and attentive to ...
LDS missionaries say they’re here to serve
Some people may have questions when they see two young men in suits and ties walking down the street, side by side. Elders Noah Smith, of Queen Creek, Ariz., and Atticus Rexroat, of Mesa, Ariz., say they and other missionaries with the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints are here to ...
Demolition takes former St. Paul’s church, Minot
A building that once served as Minot’s original St. Paul’s Lutheran Church came down Monday, making way for the flood protection project. The Missouri Synod congregation officially organized in 1905 and acquired the building, believed to have been constructed for the railroad, holding ...
Aren’t praise and worship the same?
As the Smith family drove home from church, 10-year-old Sarah asked, “Why does the bulletin call one section of the service Praise and Worship. Aren’t they the same thing?” “Good question,” said Dad. “Let’s check that out over dinner.” “Speaking of dinner,” said 14-year-old Justin, “I’m starved.” “The pot roast should be done when we get home and the apple pie can bake while we eat,” said Mom. “That sounds amazing,” said Justin. They enjoyed their pot roast and salad, as the scent of apples and cinnamon filled the room. Justin ...
Starting a new chapter
RYDER – After one and a half years of holding drive-in worship services, Calvary Church in Ryder will hold its last outdoor service this Sunday at 10:30 a.m. The drive-in worship services were done in response to COVID-19 pandemic so people could maintain social distancing. They have been ...