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Category: Features

A journey to healing — one step at a time

Posted on Aug 28, 2025Aug 26, 2025 in Features
A journey to healing — one step at a time

By Barb Arland-Fye Book review “Stepping Up! How Christ Turned My Pain & Suffering Into Hope & Joy,” by Caitie …Read More

Festival celebrates merger anniversary, caring for community

Posted on Aug 28, 2025Aug 26, 2025 in Features
Festival celebrates merger anniversary, caring for community

By John Cooper Guest Column This summer marks the fifth anniversary of the merger of St. Mary and St. Anthony …Read More

Colossians 3:1-4: Set your heart on Christ

Posted on Aug 21, 2025Aug 19, 2025 in Features
Colossians 3:1-4: Set your heart on Christ

By Hal Green Pondering Prayer One of the misunderstandings shared by many Christians today is that the benefits of Jesus …Read More

Slow down and live more intentionally

Posted on Aug 21, 2025Aug 19, 2025 in Features
Slow down and live more intentionally

By Sam Aitchison The Church is Alive! It seems like just yesterday I was packing up my car and leaving …Read More

Embrace the mystery of God

Posted on Aug 14, 2025Aug 12, 2025 in Features
Embrace the mystery of God

By Kathy Berken On Deck When I was the staff reporter at The Compass newspaper of the Diocese of Green …Read More

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

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