Jesus is the Exuberance of God
How would you describe God? When I asked a Catechism class this question, I would hear many adjectives, including “love,” “good,” “holy,” “all powerful,” “forgiving,” “merciful,” etc. In all of my years, I have...
Jesus is alive. “Peace be with you.”
But these are written that you may believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God, and that by believing you may have life in his name. (John 20:31) It was a Sunday....
What makes TLHA different?
In his role as President of Ministry at The Lutheran Home Association (TLHA), Mark Hayes often visits with residents and their loved ones across our care communities. Through these conversations, he confirmed what makes...
Victory!
“Where, O death, is your victory? Where, O death, is your sting?” (1 Corinthians 15:55) Soon, the NCAA Men’s National Championship game will crown the college basketball men’s champion for the year. One team...
“Take and eat, this is my body which is given for you.”
“Because there is one loaf, we, who are many, are one body, for we all share the one loaf.” (1 Corinthians 10:17) We show we are united around a cause or situation in many...
Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord
“Hosanna! Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord!” (Mark 11:9) Have you ever given anyone a hug (not in the past year)? How about a handshake and an embrace (also...
Jesus prays fervently to the Father
During the days of Jesus’ life on earth, he offered up prayers and petitions with loud cries and tears to the one who could save him from death, and he was heard because of...
General Invitation, Specific Promise
by Mark Hayes, President of Ministry For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only son, that whoever believes in him will not perish but have eternal life. (John 3:16) A particular...
Local franchise owner of Junk King donates time and manpower to TLHA
Ed Fogarty has many connections to The Lutheran Home Association (TLHA.) He is from Belle Plaine. His mother, Kathleen, was a resident of The Lutheran Home: Belle Plaine. His wife and sisters have worked...