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Reflections: Is having the most toys important?

How often do we pray for “just enough?” Just enough money, food, cars or success? Aren’t our prayers or at least the thoughts behind our prayers, focused on having a lot of money, food, cars, and success? A prayer with a different focus can be found in the Old Testament. The story begins with a man named Solomon who had just become king. He began his reign by worshiping God. Later that evening, God said to Solomon, “Ask what I shall give to you.” Solomon replies, “You have shown great loving kindness and mercy to my father David, and have made me king in his place... Give ...

Vacation Bible school next week at Minot Baptist

Minot Baptist Church will be conducting its vacation Bible school June 24-28 from 6-8:30 p.m. Its theme is “The Incredible Race” from Answers in Genesis. Vacation Bible school is for children ages 4 to 12. The sessions will include music, puppets, crafts, games, Bible stories and snacks. For further information, call Pastor David B. Miller at 839-1351. Sunday school is at 9:45 a.m., morning worship is at 11 a.m. and Sunday evening services are at 6 p.m. with Wednesday evening services at 7 p.m. at Minot Baptist Church, located at 500 46th Ave. NE, just north of Minot.

Processing our pain in a helpful way

FARGO — Ignoring the pain, minimizing the pain, overcompensating for the pain, internalizing the pain, and medicating the pain are commonly implemented and universally unhelpful. So, here are five helpful steps to process our pain. These are great steps to teach our children and grand-children. If we can help our children learn them as they are growing up, they can process pain much healthier throughout their adult lives. Step No. 1 is to express the shock and pain. Don’t be afraid to say, “Ouch! Wowza, that stinkin’ hurts!” All pain needs to be expressed in healthy ways. ...

Christian Center expansion

A campaign goal of $4.5 million has been reached that will fund improvements and expansion to facilities at Metigoshe Ministries’ Pelican Lake summer camp site and the Christian Center on Lake Metigoshe. According to a press release, the completed projects at Camp Metigoshe include 16 new cabins, an expanded storm shelter, staff office and meeting space, and a new retreat house named Gary’s Place. Work on the Christian Center expansion has begun and is expected to be completed next year. That project will provide three additional conference rooms, a chapel, a sauna, and six ...

Ways one should not process pain

In this world, we will have heartache and pain. When we face pain we need two things. We must suspend our analysis, seek comfort and process the pain. Jesus experienced much heartache and pain, and he promised to leave us with peace. John 14:27 states, “Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid.” Jesus is saying, “I have overcome. Focus on me and put your trust in me.” The world gives conditional love, occasional peace and temporary joy. Jesus gives us unconditional love, ...

Program at First Baptist June 20

First Baptist Church XYZ, a senior adult ministry for people ages 50 and over, will meet Thursday, June 20 at 2 p.m. at First Baptist Church. Danielle and Heidi Olson from Anamoose will present a musical program. Refreshments will be served. First Baptist Church is located at 200 3rd Street SW in Minot. How to reach MDN If you have questions or comments about the Religion Page, or if you have story ideas, call Andrea Johnson at 857-1945. Reflections and Church Bulletin items should be mailed to: Andrea Johnson, Minot Daily News, P.O. Box 1150, Minot, ND 58702 or e-mailed to: ...