Pastors Peter Haas and Parice Bayer sharing the vision for today’s youth What a great Sunday to be in church! I’m writing this to give hope to the world. It seems we’re always hearing about our troubled youth but let me tell you about my church and how they’re investing in the future. This past Sunday was called “Youth Takeover.” And take over, they did! From worship, to prayer to a high schooler giving the sermon, these young people led with passion! They were engaging. Afte

I've been directing many posts to the Church lately. Today, God seems to be nudging me to make a distinction as to who or what His Church is, in today's world. He has given us our purposes within the early Church. The Ekklesia. The Church which began when His Holy Spirit came up on the earliest believers. The witnesses to the life, death and resurrection of Jesus Christ. This morning as I was reading, these words in I Peter 1:1-2 suddenly became clear to me. "To God's elect,

4th in the series In the last post, God had given Joshua a battle plan. Joshua and His people were to "Be strong and VERY courageous, meditate on God's Word, day AND night, and OBEY all that is written in it. Throughout the Book of Joshua, we see that God is faithful to His promises. We see divine victories. This book is a testimony to a God who shows up when a people study His Word and put their faith in Him. When a people stand upon the Word of the Lord and step out in obe

3rd in the Series Joshua Remember, God is instructing Joshua to lead the people into the land. He is giving Joshua a battle plan. It is detailed. It is precise. It is holy. "Keep this Book of the Law always on your lips, meditate on it day and night so that you may be careful to do everything written in it. THEN you will be prosperous and successful."(Joshua 1:9) "Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the LORD your Go

2nd in the Series Joshua God has given the land to the Israelites. BUT they had to engage in the battle to gain what He had given them! They had to believe God's promise that the land belonged to them AND TAKE IT! God told Joshua that just as He had given the land to Moses, "everywhere you go, as far as the Negev Dessert to the Lebanon Mountains to the Euphrates River, to the Mediterranean Sea and all the land of the Hittites" that the land belonged to Joshua. (Joshua 1:1-4)

First in the Series I hadn't noticed the disappearing Church because the church buildings still seem to be on every corner. I remember when I was raising my children, we were at our local Church on Sunday mornings AND Wednesday nights. In fact, our Church called their mid-week program Wednesday Night Alive. And it was. The building was busting at the seams with Bible Studies for adults, teens, children and a nursery. No one; not school administrations, not coaches, not anyon

Well, the Primary Election is done. We know the names of those who will be on our ballots for November 3rd. We have time to plan. To look at the records of the candidates, to research where they stand on the issues that we hold close. Church-we still have time to change the trajectory of our state. Statistics show that 85% of the Evangelical Christian is NOT showing up to vote for Biblical principles. It's time we show up. Don't let the enemy stop you from making your vote co

Do you think your vote doesn't count? Read the statistics below. According to the Center for American Progress From 1976 to January 5, 2021, more than 85 US Senate elections were decided by less than 3 percent of all votes cast. From 1976 to 2022, more than 410 U.S. House elections were decided by less than 3 percent of all votes cast. in 2016 alone, more than 340 state office elections were decided by fewer than 500 votes; of those, more than 85 were determined by fewer than

This post will be a tad different. Mike and I had the opportunity to do an interview with Joyce Erickson on Impactors for Christ. Please allow me to share it with you today. I hope you enjoy. If this blog blessed you, please subscribe, like and share.

Let me share some staggering statistics. According to an article by Karin Miller, Faith in Action, (*see statistic credits below) 50% of Evangelical Christians are registered to vote in our elections 25% of that original 50% show up at the poles to cast their vote 12.5% of that 25% are uninformed as they cast their votes 12.5% of Evangelical Christians are actually researching the candidates and applying Biblical principles as they cast their votes. Friends, this means that 8

Lord, I pray that you put men and women whose hearts hunger for righteousness into our Senate and Congress. We pray that folks who stand for righteousness would infiltrate our offices of Governor, Lt. Governor, Secretary of State, State Auditor, and Attorney General. We lift up each of Your people who are running for offices and ask that you continue to look upon them with favor. We come against the lies and pray for truth to be known. We pray Minnesota will be known as a sta

Today I want to put out some ways that Minnesotans can be involved in our government. 1 Timothy 2:1-3 (NIV) 1 I urge, then, first of all, that petitions, prayers, intercession and thanksgiving be made for all people-for kings and all those in authority, that we may live peaceful and quiet lives in all godliness and holiness. This is good, and pleases God our Savior, PRAY Most importantly we are called to prayer. Pray for ALL in authority. Note the results of our prayers in t

In less than 5 months, Americans will be heading to their voting polls. Are you ready? As of this date, we are still the land of the free and the home of the brave. But my friends, I fear we are at risk of losing our freedoms. Do you have plans to cast your vote? This mid-term election is of utmost importance. We will be voting for Governor, Lt Governor, Secretary of State, Attorney General, State Auditor, Mn House and Senate positions. Is this important? YES! In Minnesota

Bonnie Gaspar, Child Protection League, spoke about the shallow brain. Have you ever wondered what the effects of too much screen time will have on the younger generations? As a grandma, I'm amazed at how technologically "smart" my grandchildren are. Often I have to ask these young ones to help me with my devices. Once while finding myself alone with my 3 year old grandson. He wanted to watch a certain show. I couldn't understand his words. Using an unfamiliar remote for a te

Mark Trammel, CEO of Center for American Liberty, was another speaker at the Join the Movement Conference put on by the Child Protection League in April. Liz Collin of Alpha News introduced Mark, and said of the Center for American Liberty, that they are "winning cases holding those who violate civil liberties accountable." As in the title of his talk, Mark would add, "One lawsuit at a time." Mark began by talking about the "pipeline of profit" in transitioning our children,

As part of celebrating the 250th birthday of our country, President Trump invited America's great religious communities to pray for our nation and for our people. "So as we chart our course for the next 250 years, let us rededicate ourselves to one nation under God." (President Trump, Iowa, July 3, 2025) When I read a post by Karin Miller inviting Christians to pray for our nation, I knew I had to be there. She and her group had reserved space in Cass Gilbert Park near the Ad

Dr. Cretella is a pediatrician, researcher, educator, writer and speaker. She has served in leadership of the American College of Pediatricians and continues to speak publicly on issues impacting children and families. In addressing the issues of Healing from Gender Dysphoria, Dr. Cretella urges parents to recognize the spiritual and cultural moment we are living in. She calls the audience to respond with courage, clarity, and compassion. She offers resources for families

Mike and I recently had the opportunity to attend the "Join the Movement Conference" put on by the Child Protection League. What an honor to be present with folks who are following God and His calling on their lives. Those who recognize that we are but "strangers in a foreign land." (I Peter 2:11) They have picked up their God assignments, have stayed faithful, persevering through many trials, to speak the truth about the attack on our children. While at times the conference

Robin Dawn Sertell. My new friend. She's one of the gems that God puts in your life; an unexpected gift. Her story is an amazing one about a God who spends a lifetime pursuing His daughter. I don't want to spill the beans about Robin's story but it is one filled with miracles, testimony and determination. Her book, Miracles Happen in the Wilderness, tells of her amazing journey through pain and suffering as she struggled for life. You could say her battle started in the womb

On Monday, (TODAY) February 23, Minnesota State Senate Committee will hold a public hearing on an amendment of a bill that would put up-to-birth abortion in our Constitution. The hearing takes place at the Capitol in St. Paul today. If passed by the Legislature, they will put a proposed constitutional amendment on the ballot. This would ensure unlimited abortion in our state Constitution. Once in the Constitution, it is nearly impossible to restore protection for unborn babi