RELIGION

On Faith column: Look to Jesus for freedom

Free. When you think of this word what does it mean to you?

By Pastor Kirk Schield , July 08, 2012

On Faith column: Dreaming is good for you

The months of summer fall into the church season of Pentecost. The season continues from the summer through November. We began the Pentecost season with a celebration of the Holy Spirit on Pentecost Sunday, which fell on May 27 this year.

By Pastor Susan Berge , June 17, 2012

Local view: Keep faith in right place

In the grand scheme of things, perhaps it doesn’t even merit a mention. But it did create so much hassle that it was like losing the use of a limb for what seemed like a long time.

By Rev. Michael Lyons , June 08, 2012

Finland church to host father-son banquet

The Zion Lutheran Church Women will be hosting the annual Father/Son Banquet Wednesday at Zion Lutheran Church. There is a sheet at the church fellowship hall or you can contact any of the church women to sign up.

By Verna Sinderman , June 08, 2012

On Faith column: Replace conflict with peace

One of life’s great challenges is the inability to peacefully resolve conflicts.

By Rev. Joseph R. Whiting , June 03, 2012

On Faith column: Hope for new beginnings

This is a big month for our family: Child No. 2 graduates from Two Harbors High School in a matter of days.

May 26, 2012

On Faith: Response to tragedy shows spiritual wholeness in Two Harbors

Column: This month witnessed the unspeakably tragic death of a young, talented and vivacious girl. An outpouring of grief from the entire community of Two Harbors spontaneously arose to confront the loss.

By Pastor Mark Hillmer , May 20, 2012

Carlson to be installed as pastor at Sychar Lutheran

Pastor Stew Carlson will be installed as the 10th pastor in the history of Sychar Lutheran Church in Silver Bay on Sunday, May 20, at 10 a.m.

May 18, 2012

ON FAITH: small hands

Many are familiar with “The Lord of the Rings” trilogy, written by JRR Tolkien, either through reading the books, seeing the movies, or both. But not everyone may realize that Tolkien was a devout Christian, and his faith helped to shape his writings.

By Pastor Susan Berge, Knife River Lutheran Church , December 09, 2011

ON FAITH: Give thanks this holiday season

During this beautiful Thanksgiving weekend, let us all be reminded of the historic purpose of the holiday—expressing gratitude to God for our blessings.

By Pastor Joseph Whiting, Grace Baptist Church , November 23, 2011

ON FAITH: Our poet laureate

This August Gov. Mark Dayton appointed Joyce Sutphen as Minnesota’s second poet laureate. Joyce was raised in St. Joseph, Minn., lives in Chaska, and teaches English at Gustavus Adolphus College. So she’s ours. Let’s celebrate her.

By Pastor Mark Hillmer, Bethlehem Lutheran Church, Two Harbors , November 10, 2011

Celebrate life by being prepared

Since ancient times, late October and early November have been set aside to peek behind the veil of death and contemplate the connection between the living and the dead. It is a time when we tell ghost stories and watch scary movies. We also remember those dear to us who have died. We also revere those who have lead exemplary lives of generosity, justice, and service. And we cut loose and have fun by dressing up and indulging our fantasies of adventure and alternate lives.

By Rev. Lawrence Lee, United Church, Two Harbors , November 06, 2011

There’s no trick, only treat in faith

In case you don’t already know the origin of Halloween, here’s how it came to be. During the Middle or Dark Ages, many people believed that a lord of death sent evil spirits into animals to play terrible tricks on people. To frighten the spirits away, they wore scary disguises, built bonfires, and sometimes even burned animals in the fires because they believed this would appease the spirits. Sometimes treats were set out in the hope that the spirits would stay away. Nowadays, we might see these beliefs as silly superstitions.

By astor Kirk Schield Shepherd of the Lake Lutheran Church, Two Harbors , October 30, 2011

Keep hands open to receive God

I guess it makes sense; when we are afraid, we feel vulnerable and instinctively close up so there are smaller areas to target, and the “fight or flight” instinct kicks in. We are ready to do what’s needed to protect ourselves.

By Rev. Laura Berdahl, Our Saviour’s Lutheran Church, Castle Danger , October 21, 2011

Biblical archaeologist to discuss search for Noah's Ark

A biblical archaeologist who spent parts of the past three years searching for Noah’s Ark will be in Duluth on Friday evening to talk about what he found.

By John Lundy , October 20, 2011