​ 2nd Value Vocation 1 Corinthians 7:17 “Only let each person lead the life that the Lord has assigned to him, and to which God has called him. This is my rule in all the churches.” If you are a Christian, God has called you to the life that you are living. We call this… Read More ›

​ 1st Value Faith Formation Faith Formation: Teaching the Bible with depth and clarity. The Word of God creates and sustains our faith, granting us life and salvation. Romans 10:17 Last month I wrote on the convictions that cause us to desire to plant a church. These are convictions that St. Paul’s holds, and so… Read More ›

Convictions Matthew 28:16-20 Now the eleven disciples went to Galilee, to the mountain to which Jesus had directed them. And when they saw him they worshiped him, but some doubted. And Jesus came and said to them, “All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. Go therefore and make disciples of… Read More ›

Spring Rain I have always loved spring time. Green returns, flowers bud, new life blossoms. Early in Ethan and I’s relationship, we argued the beauty of spring. He claimed spring was nothing but muddy. I was flabbergasted. Spring is so full of beauty and hope! Then we moved to Fargo and I was better able… Read More ›

          The mission of God for the world started long before the book of Acts and the Great Commission. Throughout the Old Testament we see that the mission extended beyond individuals, beyond the kingly line, even beyond the nation of Israel. God’s mission was to redeem the whole world. One of… Read More ›

What Is Love? In America, we use the word “love” for many things. We tell our spouses and our children that we love them. We joyfully exclaim that we love pizza, ice cream, donuts, gardening, listening to music, or reading. We are called in Scripture to love God with all of our heart, soul, mind,… Read More ›

New Year’s Resolution I usually make a New Year’s Resolution. Often, it’s something like, “I want to get in better shape.” or “I want to spend half an hour a day in personal devotions.” Sometimes I get ambitious and resolve to do both of these things, and more! This year, the Lord is pointing me… Read More ›

What Season Is It? When I worked at Scheels, Christmas essentially started in November. The decorations started coming out shortly after Halloween, and the leadership team started preparing us all for the rush of customers we were about to get as they came to buy their Christmas gifts. Scheels, and many other retailers, do that… Read More ›

Psalm 127:1-2 1 Unless the LORD builds the house, those who build it labor in vain. Unless the LORD watches over the city, the watchman stays awake in vain. 2 It is in vain that you rise up early and go late to rest, eating the bread of anxious toil; for he gives to his… Read More ›

Set Apart & Sent Off Pastor Matthew Nelson  “Now there were in the church at Antioch prophets and teachers, Barnabas, Simeon who was called Niger, Lucius of Cyrene, Manaen a lifelong friend of Herod the tetrarch, and Saul. While they were worshiping the Lord and fasting, the Holy Spirit said, “Set apart for me Barnabas and… Read More ›