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Jigging Discipleship

Last spring, in the early hours of a stormy late May morning, we were literally jolted awake by a blinding bolt of lightning and simultaneous explosion of thunder. The bolt had certainly struck close by, but we did not realize how close until we smelled the charred air and heard sirens approaching. A couple of houses down from ours, flames were already devouring the upstairs.

Nelson Reflects on PCUSA Future

PCUSA Stated Clerk, the Reverend Dr. J. Herbert Nelson, was the featured plenary speaker at the All-Iowa Presbyterians Gathering on June 3, 2017 at Collegiate Presbyterian Church in Ames.

Lighten Up for Lent

The church where I participate, First Presbyterian Church in Mount Pleasant, has introduced a program for Lent called “Lighten Up For Lent.” This is a team-challenge program where teams of six compete against each other to earn points. Points can be earned by doing things like drinking more water, getting enough sleep, exercising and/or counting steps, and encouraging one another. Yes, you also get a weekly bonus point for attending church! (We’re also competing against the Methodists across town… .)

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