Surely not everyone in America is a country music fan, right?Nor is everyone simply mega fans of 1980s hit rom-coms and movie dramas, either. So what gives?What exactly...

LUTHERANAugustana (ELCA)520 University Ave., GF775-3187Pastor Jo Gast8:45 am Choir10:00 am WorshipOnline and in the Sanctuary11:00 am Sunday School / Coffee HourBethany7...

The old adage says you’re better off not meeting your heroes; they’ll only let you down.I counter that once in a while a hero does turn out to be worthy of admiration. And...

I recently celebrated my second anniversary at our large faith-based mission that provides emergency shelter, housing and food services to hundreds...

There is a dog that frequents the same kennel for daycare as our dog. I’ll call him “Spot” to protect his privacy as I didn’t ask his permission to...

My heart breaks for fellow Christians who believe that God is so small that the message of infinite mercy, love and grace cannot possibly be true for all.“Not really, right...

You know what I find interesting about working at an emergency shelter?The deepest desire most of our guests and community members have when they...

LUTHERANAugustana (ELCA)520 University Ave., GF775-3187Pastor Jo Gast8:45 am Choir10:00 am WorshipOnline and in the Sanctuary11:00 am Sunday School...

I run late to most of my appointments.Phone calls smash into scheduled video calls, and then I hop off only to drive across town for a meeting with...

Joy, my friends.My heavens, we forget, at our own peril, that life is also supposed to be filled with joy.The Apostle Paul lists joy as one of his...

The older I get, the more I wish I would have paid attention to the naturalist writers of America’s 19th century 35 years ago in Mr. Hassler’s...

Oh, I read the headlines just like everyone else does.I hear the news reports about the epic rise in our feelings of loneliness, our move toward...

It was 7:15 p.m. … Already 15 minutes late.But no more people were wandering in.Michael, our gracious and gifted musician who volunteered months...

As a kid, I dreaded going anywhere with Mom because inevitably she would find someone she’d connect with, and there would ensue a long conversation...

Our youngest daughter, and last child at home, graduated high school, and moved away from us, all within the span of two hours this past...