30 June 2023
The Weekly Word: The virtue of humility

The Weekly Word: The virtue of humility


By Fr. Tom Heathershaw, Pastor, Immaculate Conception Parish, Charles City; St. Michael, Nashua On a sabbath Jesus went to dine at the home of one o...
23 June 2023
The Weekly Word: A faithful companion

The Weekly Word: A faithful companion


By Rev. Isaac Johnson, Pastor, New Hope Lutheran Church, Charles City There was once a woman who had a husband and two sons. Together, this family em...
10 March 2023
The Weekly Word: Appreciating the Lenten Season

The Weekly Word: Appreciating the Lenten Season


By Fr. Tom Heathershaw, Pastor, Immaculate Conception Parish, Charles City; and St. Michael, Nashua The season of Lent is slowly becoming my favor...
 
04 November 2022
The Weekly Word: Blessed are the peacemakers

The Weekly Word: Blessed are the peacemakers


By The Rev. Daniel Larson, Cross Lutheran Church Jesus said in His Sermon on the Mount, "Blessed are the peacemakers" (Matthew 5:9). But, who really...
14 October 2022
The Weekly Word: The 50/20 Principle

The Weekly Word: The 50/20 Principle


By Tim Purcell, Assistant Superintendent of The Northwest District of The Wesleyan Church “You intended to harm me, but God intended it for good t...
07 October 2022
The Weekly Word: Never second-best in God’s eyes

The Weekly Word: Never second-best in God’s eyes


By Pastor Matthew Howlett, Charles City First Baptist Church Sometimes I end up feeling second best. Just before writing my column today, I found out...
 
22 September 2022
The Weekly Word: The parable of the dishonest steward

The Weekly Word: The parable of the dishonest steward


By Fr. Tom Heathershaw, Immaculate Conception Parish The Parable of the Dishonest Steward is regarded as one of the most confusing and difficult para...
16 September 2022
The Weekly Word: Let the kids come to Jesus

The Weekly Word: Let the kids come to Jesus


Pastor Isaac Johnson, New Hope Lutheran Church Jesus said, ‘Let the little children come to me and do not hinder them, for to such belongs the kin...
02 September 2022
The Weekly Word: Welcome to the King’s Table

The Weekly Word: Welcome to the King’s Table


By Pastor Paul & Dixie Phillips, Gospel Lighthouse Church, Floyd The Old Testament has hidden types and shadows of the heart of Jesus. One great...
 
29 July 2022
The Weekly Word: Anxiety and depression in the midst of faith

The Weekly Word: Anxiety and depression in the midst of faith


By Fr. Tom Heathershaw, Pastor, Immaculate Conception Catholic Church I grew up with a lot of anxiety in my life, and later in high school and colleg...