You have someone to live for!

by Reverend Kenley Mann “This is the king of the Jews” — Luke 23:38b A chauffeur drove up to a cemetery and asked the minister/caretaker to come to the car because his employer was...

Colorful pinwheels fill our gardens 

Earlier this summer, team members at Hope Residence [the disability care community on our campus] filled a raised garden bed with wildflowers. When hosting the annual “Stepping Forward for Dementia” walk, we use this...

Continue to love.

Above all, love each other constantly, because love covers a multitude of sins. (1 Peter 4:8) If we waited for people to be loveable, we would never love anyone. It is easy for us...

Jesus is always there for us. 

“Do not be afraid, but keep on speaking, and do not be silent. (Acts 18:9b) I am sure that you could list a number of things you are afraid of. Does your list include...

Recognizing his years of dedication  

Dr. Roger Hallgren served as the Medical Director at The Lutheran Home: Belle Plaine for more than four decades. In this position, Dr. Hallgren oversaw all the medical care of the residents who resided...

Israel, by Grace Alone

“This does not mean that God’s word has failed because not all who are descended from Israel are really Israel.” (Romans 9:6) This verse is part of a discussion about the true Israel that...

Legislative update from The Lutheran Home 

In February, I reached out to family and friends of the residents of The Lutheran Home: Belle Plaine to share how our team, and senior care communities across the state, were working with state...

God’s Word burns in my heart.

His word is in my heart like a fire. (Jeremiah 20:9) There may be times when news is so great that you cannot keep it quiet. Your family may be expecting the first grandchild,...