Thursday Thought-Listening as Spiritual Hospitality
Listening is much more than allowing another to talk while waiting for a chance to respond. Listening is paying full attention to others and welcoming them into our very beings. The beauty of listening is that those who are listened to start feeling accepted, start taking our words more seriously and discovering their true selves.
Wednesday Stories of Impact
Big Brothers Big Sisters Partners with Pizza Ranch for Community Impact Night LA CROSSE, Wis. (WKBT) -- It was a pizza party down at La…
Tuesday Truth
"The biggest communication problem is we do not listen to understand. We listen to reply."-Stephen Covey
Monday Mission-Be Quick to Listen, Slow to Speak, and Slow to Become Angry
I love the book of James and the insights, challenges, and truth he brings in his writings. One such challenge that brings truth to me is found in James 1:19 NIV, "My dear brothers and sisters, take note of this: Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak and slow to become angry."
Friday Devotions - God is always working
Overview of the book of Esther
Thursday Thought - Follow Your Guide
Shortly after I graduated college and my sister-in-law graduated high school, we decided to take a road trip together. 2 Girls, 7 states, one tent, and a trusty Honda Accord took off on a weeklong trek. We learned a tough lesson about always following the map on that trip...
Wednesday Story of Impact - Ronald McDonald House Charities
Last Month Pizza Ranch Support Center’s marketing department took a morning to serve at the Ronald McDonald House in Sioux City, Iowa. The team of 11 individuals prepared a meal for the families at the hospital & packaged care kits for families when they come stay at the house.
Tuesday Truth - Your Steps
As a runner, I have learned to value the strength in my legs and every step I take. One verse that always had a special place in my heart can be found in Proverbs 16: 9, “In their hearts humans plan their course, but the LORD establishes their steps.” But you don’t need to be a runner to value and appreciate this verse.
Monday Mission - Follow the Recipe
This weekend's baking didn't go according to plan. It reminded me the importance of reading scripture closingly and not leaning on your own understanding.
Friday Devotional - Different Seasons
Have you ever felt like God changes His mind about what He is asking you to do? Back in February 2022, I led devotions and talked about how I felt that God was asking me to go into a season of rest and margin. A season of strategic yes's and more “no”s than usual.
Thursday Thoughts - Win or Learn
It's not always about winning, sometimes it can be about losing as well. Let's re-think the phrase "Win or Lose" into "Win or Learn".…
Wednesday Stories of Impact - Firetruck Delivery!
The Sioux Center and Hull Pizza Ranches will be partnering up with their local Fire Departments to have Pizza and the Country's Best Chicken…