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Finding Faith ... in the moments when the Holy Spirit makes herself known
EDITOR'S NOTE: In October 2021 I began a new venture writing a newspaper column titled "Finding Faith" for the Forum Communications Co....
Oct 30, 20233 min read


Finding Faith ... in the 'Parable of the Barren Fig Tree'
EDITOR'S NOTE: On Oct. 23, 2021, I was ordained as a minister of word and sacrament in the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America and...
Jul 6, 20236 min read


Column: Outside Looking In
In the summer of 1995, I worked a three month internship at The Warroad Pioneer, which I'm sorry to say has since ceased operation. This...
Jul 20, 20223 min read


Column: Outside Looking In
In the summer of 1995, I worked a three month internship at The Warroad Pioneer, which I'm sorry to say has since ceased operation. This...
Jul 19, 20223 min read


Finding Faith ... in a lesson for 'Grumpopatumas' Dad
By Pastor Devlyn When was the last time you remember genuinely laughing out of pure joy? I’m not talking about the superficial chuckles...
Jun 7, 20223 min read


Finding Faith ... in looking back on two years
I wrote this post two years ago today, the day we learned that our church would be shut down for an unknown amount of time. There was...
Mar 16, 20225 min read


Finding Faith ... in learning to go to God from our lessons
By Pastor Devlyn Brooks Just when you try your hardest to control the things in your life, God has many ways he throws at you to remind...
Mar 4, 20223 min read


Finding Faith ... in wherever two or more are gathered in His name
EDITOR'S NOTE: In October 2021 I began a new venture writing a newspaper column titled "Finding Faith" for the Forum Communications Co....
Mar 4, 20223 min read


Finding Faith ... in just following the dotted yellow line
I know better. But sheer hubris made me do it. Shelley and I took off from home today about 11 a.m., and headed toward Omaha, Neb., a...
Feb 19, 20224 min read


Finding Faith ... in being the one in the spotlight for a change
I am a writer and pastor. Of course, I want people to open the paper and read my columns about faith, and I want people to be in the pews...
Feb 2, 20223 min read


Finding Faith ... in naming the blessings in a tough year
By Pastor Devlyn Brooks I started this column for the newsletter by naming the document “January 2022 newsletter” … And that is when it...
Jan 10, 20223 min read


Finding Faith ... in a Sunday school Christmas program's unexpectedness
EDITOR'S NOTE: In October 2021 I began a new venture writing a newspaper column titled "Finding Faith" for the Forum Communications Co....
Jan 10, 20223 min read


Finding Faith ... in the Christmas message: Peace on earth, and good will to men
EDITOR'S NOTE: In October 2021 I began a new venture writing a newspaper column titled "Finding Faith" for the Forum Communications Co....
Nov 16, 20213 min read


Finding Faith ... in not worrying about whether you'll sit on Jesus' left or right
EDITOR'S NOTE: In October 2017 I began a new venture as a synodically authorized minister at Faith Lutheran Church in Wolverton, Minn....
Nov 15, 202112 min read


Finding Faith ... in Jesus' better example
EDITOR'S NOTE: In October 2017 I began a new venture as a synodically authorized minister at Faith Lutheran Church in Wolverton, Minn....
Aug 31, 20217 min read


Finding Faith ... in preaching the gospel, regardless of repercussions
EDITOR'S NOTE: In October 2017 I began a new venture as a synodically authorized minister at Faith Lutheran Church in Wolverton, Minn....
Aug 23, 20215 min read


Finding Faith ... in the class of five young gentlemen
There have been many times this past year where Carter's senior year has been upended. Many milestones have been taken away from him and...
May 2, 20211 min read


Finding Faith ... in our divine vocations
EDITOR'S NOTE: In October 2017 I began a new venture as a synodically authorized minister at Faith Lutheran Church in Wolverton, Minn....
Mar 22, 20215 min read


Finding Faith ... in a family treasure hunt
This weekend, my brother and I and our two sons completed a 1,300-mile round-trip road trip to bring home a priceless family heirloom....
Feb 1, 20215 min read


Finding Faith ... in two kids seizing life
Sometimes our teenagers' hormones make them barely tolerable cohabitants of our house. And then there are days like yesterday and today...
Feb 1, 20213 min read
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