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I often wondered as I grew up why the Old Testament was so important. I thought that the New Testament was something to focus on because of the birth, life, death and resurrection of Jesus. All that He began, the Christian life, and eternal life. But I’ve grown to appreciate and see how important Old Testament Scripture actually is. It comes down to this: The entirety of the Old Testament continually points to Jesus in the New Testament.

Reading the Old Testament probably isn’t at the top of most people’s reading lists, unless they need help falling asleep. Some people at the Support Center are doing a reading plan to read through the whole Bible in one year. Last week, the following verse in Numbers struck me:

Two weeks ago, tornadoes ripped through several Midwest states, including the eastern part of Iowa. One team member at the Oelwein Pizza Ranch was…

“I would have lost heart, unless I had believed that I would see the goodness of the Lord in the land of the living.” Psalm 27:13 It’s easy to feel overwhelmed right now; I know I do. It’s easy for me to allow Satan to get a foot-hold in my heart and feel the waves of worry, anxiety and fear that Satan loves to spread among those who follow Jesus.

“Your word is a lamp for my feet, a light on my path.” Psalm 119:105 I was reminded by a wise woman over the weekend that God is always light. There’s no darkness in God, only light.

I often wondered as I grew up why the Old Testament was so important. I thought that the New Testament was something to focus…

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During this crisis you hear story after story of how small groups of people are banding together to help their greater community. Pizza Ranch…

I went for a run the other night to clear my head and as I approached a local park I noticed nearly every other…

Anyone else sick of the phrases "social distancing", "stay-at-home" and "contagious"?! You know what else in "contagious"? Smiles! As you pass folks on the…

What is worship? Worship is bowing before God, putting Him first. Romans 12:1 describes it as a “sacrifice of self.” That we humbly give ourselves up for His Lordship, proclaiming that He is worthy and in control of it all.

To our Healthcare professionals we thank you! You are dedicated, loving, serving, inspiring, thoughtful, respected, needed, and so very important to us! Thank you…