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,...
Committed to love!
But God shows his own love for us in this: While we were still sinners, Christ died for us. (Romans 5:8) Why am I sick? Why do I seem to struggle to pay my...
You don’t want to provoke your children to anger!
Fathers, do not provoke your children to anger, but bring them up in the training and instruction of the Lord. (Ephesians 6:4) It is not always easy being a parent. Provoking your children to...
What a Family!
Now if we are children, we are also heirs—heirs of God and fellow heirs with Christ, since we suffer with him, so that we may also be glorified with him. (Romans 8:17) A few...
Ready to be served: Kingsway resident retires after long career in public service
For most of his life, Harley Nelson served others. He held various roles in the military and law enforcement. Now, as a resident of Kingsway Retirement Living, Harley is ready to be served and...