The Minot Christian Women’s Club will hold a non-denominational luncheon from 12:15 to 2 p.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 12 at the Grand Hotel in Minot. The cost is $13. Chocolatier Lesli Getzlaff, of Mikey’s Country Candy, will share. Musician Larry Nelson will perform. Kelly Reuer, Kenmare, will speak on the topic of “Unfolding Grace.” For reservations, contact Marlys at 838-1282 or minotchristianwomens@hot-mail.com.
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (AP) — The church occupies a corner of the shopping center, behind the Taco Express, squeezed between the karate dojo and the massage and tattoo parlors, a few doors down from the medical marijuana shop. "Lord God, we thank you for this place, this church," the Rev. Brian Badger says at the start of the service. "We know it may be small, but Lord, we love filling it up." And the fold-out chairs are filling up all right — 31 folks, leaving a dozen or so seats open. "Amen," they say. Then the man up front in his cowboy hat and cowboy boots picks up his ...
Last week we started a discussion on maturity as described in the book of James in the Bible. The first test of maturity is, “How do I react to problems?” Every problem in my life can either be a stepping stone to further maturity or a stumbling block holding me to immaturity. That is the choice we make. The second mark of spiritual maturity is found in James Chapter 2. A mature person is sensitive to people; their hurts, needs and feelings. The second evaluation question is, “How do I treat other people?” In James 2:8 he writes, “If you really keep the royal law found in ...
VATICAN CITY (AP) — The Vatican's women's magazine is denouncing the sexual abuse of nuns by priests and the resulting scandal of religious sisters having abortions or giving birth to children who are not recognized by their fathers. The February issue of "Women Church World," a monthly magazine, on Friday cited Pope Francis' own analysis of abuse, saying that unchecked clerical power was at the root of the problem of priests preying on young children as well as adult nuns. It said nuns have been silenced for years by fear of retaliation against themselves or their orders if they ...
Towards the end of the New Testament of the Bible there is a fascinating book full of practical wisdom: the book of James. I highly recommend reading through James at least once a year. In most Bibles it is only several pages as it contains five short chapters. But, it is not a book to read through quickly. I recommend a chapter a day and reading the same chapter several days in a row. This is an intentional way to put yourself in position to receive wisdom from God. James is very “uncomfortable” reading as it is action-oriented and direct, forcing an authentic reader to evaluate ...
Family Faith Night Amazing Race will be held February 6 at Our Lady of Grace Catholic Church in Minot. Volunteers will be dressed in costume depicting many of the titles of the Virgin Mary, including Our Lady of Grace, Our Lady of Sorrows, Our Lady of the Holy Rosary and others. Others will dress up as the Holy family or depict Saints Anne and Joachim, the parents of Mary. Our Lady of Grace is celebrating its 60th anniversary this year. The family event is free and open to the public. There will be two sessions, from 5 to 6:30 p.m. and from 5:30 to 7 p.m. The activities will begin in ...