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Learning how to forgive

“How do I forgive someone who did…?” “I can’t forgive them.” “I am not ready to forgive.” These are statements I hear all too often from people. They share their pain and hurt with me and then give me one of those lines. Unforgiveness will stop your growth in Christ, it will hinder your...

Never the Twain shall meet

Echoes from the Loafers’ Club Meeting My father never hugged me as a child. That’s a shame. He couldn’t. I wasn’t even born yet when he was a child. Driving by Bruce's drive I have a wonderful neighbor named Bruce. Deep thoughts occur as I drive past his drive. As I drove by workers...

Recent weather trends raise appetite for fishing

Winter ice fishing was a great disappointment. Families couldn’t have fun and bond in their warm lodges out on their favorite lake. There simply wasn’t any safe ice for any extended amount of time. Spring is now here and open water will never let an eager angler down. Fishing with a bobber is...

Summer, a season of enrichment and exploration

As the school year draws to a close, Waseca Public Schools is gearing up for an exciting summer with activities aimed at academic enrichment, physical fitness, and exploration. From targeted instruction in core subjects to athletic endeavors, Waseca students and residents have multiple options...

Consider your own actions first

Life is lived in proximity to other people. There are people that we genuinely like to be around, they meet an emotional relational need in our lives, and we enjoy their presence. God has given us people in our lives that make us better and challenge us to grow and become more like Jesus. As a...

Slowly getting over my fear of speed bumps

Echoes from the Loafers’ Club Meeting I sent my brother a “get better” card. I’m sorry to hear he’s ailing. Oh, he isn’t sick, but I know he could get better. Driving by Bruce's drive I have a wonderful neighbor named Bruce. Whenever I pass his drive, thoughts occur to me. I saw a...

Remember the giant waterslide?

As you leave Waseca on old Highway 14 east toward Owatonna. you pass by Kiesler’s Campground and the southeast boat landing of Clear Lake. North of the boat landing is a large hill known as “Maplewood.” For the past 25 years, the Clear Lake Association, along with the city, hosts a spring park...

Discussing the different kinds of conflict

Waseca First Congregational Church Conflict is a part of life. From simple conflicts over dinner plans to complex discussions at work that set the direction for the next phase, we cannot escape conflict. There is good conflict and then there is bad conflict. Good conflict is one where we...

We're almost there

Echoes from the Loafers’ Club Meeting Well, Lars Larson, look at you. The last time I saw you, you were tall and thin with a head full of hair. Now you’re short, portly and bald. My name is John Johnson. And you’ve changed your name, too, Lars? Driving by Bruce's drive I have a...

When He speaks, let us listen

I was distracted in my devotions this morning. I woke up on time, took a shower, made coffee for my family and sat down to read scripture while the dog was doing her business. I read parts of Judges, John 1 and then the Psalms came along. I must have read Psalm 101 four times this morning and...