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Category: Features

Lessons from the sunflower

Posted on Aug 7, 2025Aug 5, 2025 in Features
Lessons from the sunflower

By Kim Novak Guest Column We wake on these Iowa August mornings and step outside to air heavy with humidity, …Read More

Trusting in God’s presence in my life

Posted on Jul 31, 2025Jul 29, 2025 in Features
Trusting in God’s presence in my life

By Jenna Ebener A reflection In Matthew 14, we hear about Peter’s experience walking on water. Peter initially shows great …Read More

Weird — the new sign

Posted on Jul 31, 2025Jul 29, 2025 in Features
Weird — the new sign

Carmen Kulig Called and Gifted Participating in Called and Gifted had been a goal of mine and last fall I …Read More

Helping your children move past fear

Posted on Jul 24, 2025Jul 22, 2025 in Features
Helping your children move past fear

By Brennen Schmertmann Fatherhood in Real Time The other day my son was playing in the All-Star game for his …Read More

John 14:1-3: Christ is coming for you

Posted on Jul 17, 2025Jul 15, 2025 in Features
John 14:1-3: Christ is coming for you

By Hal Green Pondering Prayer Among the most comforting words that Jesus Christ ever spoke were those uttered shortly before …Read More

Called and Gifted ‘opens our hearts’ to discover our gifts from God

Posted on Jul 17, 2025Jul 15, 2025 in Features
Called and Gifted ‘opens our hearts’ to discover our gifts from God

By Linda Casas Called and Gifted Lord, was it you calling me when I felt mercy for the man standing …Read More

The gift of silence – a week at Prairiewoods

Posted on Jul 10, 2025Jul 8, 2025 in Features
The gift of silence – a week at Prairiewoods

By Kim Novak Guest Column “Silence is God’s first language.”  — St. John of the Cross The gift of silence …Read More

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