We are unofficially entering “wedding season.” I read about one study that determined that 80% of the weddings in 2015 happened between May-October. I think the numbers would be similar for other years too. Several factors contribute to that, the weather being a reason that we are very familiar with in the Upper Midwest. Marriage… Read More ›

I read an article this week that was of particular blessing to me. The title of the article was “The Joy of an Unaccomplished Life,” written by Chad Bird. Basically, the article talks about the cultural pressure to excel and achieve and how easy it is to fall into that mentality. On the other hand,… Read More ›

Sometimes I wonder if there’s a fine line between a promise and a bribe. When a parent promises an ice cream cone to their child if they will behave while shopping first, that ice cream cone becomes more of a reward for good behavior than a treat borne out of the love that the parent… Read More ›

If you missed our Apologetics Conference last weekend, I invite you to listen to the sessions online on our website. They were fantastic! These are a few resources to aid your study, especially as they relate to the material in sessions 3 and 4. Click on the links below to access these materials. This is… Read More ›

I don’t think I have anticipated anything like we have been anticipating our time at St. Paul’s. Our entire family is so excited to be here. We have already been so blessed by the congregation, especially, Nathaniel, Kevin, and Pastor Micah. They have given us a great feeling about what is to come. Thank you… Read More ›

It’s hard to believe that we are one fast holiday month away from the arrival of our intern! We are currently going through the application process on a rental house in Moorhead for the Patenaudes. Later in December, there will be a cleaning day organized. The house is in good shape, but there are some things… Read More ›

Many of you may remember Alex and Julia Amiot, who were members here at St. Paul’s while they attended college. Last week, I stayed with Alex and Julia while I was preaching in Thief River Falls. Alex is now the pastor in that congregation. The Amiots have been serving there for a few months now,… Read More ›

Last month, I began a series of articles to help us prepare for the Seminary intern that we will be hosting in 2018. One of the most common questions so far in this process has been something to the effect of: What will the intern be doing while he is with us? The simplest and… Read More ›

“I charge you in the presence of God and of Christ Jesus, who is to judge the living and the dead, and by his appearing and his kingdom: preach the word; be ready in season and out of season; reprove, rebuke, and exhort, with complete patience and teaching.” – 2 Timothy 4:1-2 This fall, our… Read More ›