Kelsey's Prom

Today is prom for Little Falls. It's hard to believe that my daughter Kelsey and her friends are juniors and old enough to go to prom. The picture is of my daughter Kelsey and her date, Mitch. They all converged on Maple Island Park. It was cold with occassional sunshine. Thankfully no rain.

This is another reminder to me of how fast time goes. Cherish the moments!

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Packer Coat

I am not sure which way to read into this Packer coat that was left at the church. Either the Packer fan has decided to abandon their team and become a Viking fan or they are trying to taunt the staff. I prefer to believe that God spoke to them in the service and they went to the altar where they released their first love (Packers) to God and put the Lord back into their life as #1.

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Can We Change?

Most people would admit that they want to change something about their lives.

We all know deep inside that we’re not yet who we were intended to be, right? We all know, if we’re honest, that we’re not as loving as we could be; we don’t have peace or patience or compassion like we long for; our self-control is often out of control. Truth is, we all have room for improvement.

When asked, most people would admit that they want to change something about their lives. But for lasting, fulfilling change we must understand the process...

Join us on Sunday, April 3 at Living Hope Church as we talk about change. Come and hear an inspiring story from a couple whose marriage was nearly over.

Can We Skip this Scene?

Tomorrow, Sunday, March 27th, the topic is "Can We Skip This Scene"?

I love movies or tv shows where the characters face incredible odds only to overcome them by the end of the show. Some of you dislike watching certain characters face hardship and you have said, "Can we skip this scene"?

When it comes to our own life, we would often like to do the same. Have you ever asked God, "Can I skip this scene in my life"?

Join us tomorrow at Living Hope Church as we discover how to not only survive these times, but thrive in the midst of adversity.

Happy Birthday Darla

March 23rd, 196_, my wife was born. It was a day much like today. There was so much snow that the neighbors had to help shovel the road so her parents could get to the hospital which was about a mile away. Fortunately, word got out and the snow plow came to their rescue.

I am so blessed to have her in my life. She is an incredible inspiration to me.

Happy birthday Darla!

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Minnesota Twins Tickets

This morning Minnesota Twins single game tickets went on sale at 10 AM. Before heading to the computer I turned on the tv to catch a little news and the screen was filled with snow. No picture! Immediately I knew, no picture, no internet, no phone. Ugh! Finally, at 10:05, Charter had things up and running. Six hours later I was finally to the front in line of the online mass of people. The real panic sets in when they put you on the clock. I was able to get tickets to two games, one of which I now realize may not even work out. I just might have some tickets for someone to the July 15th game vs. KC.

When I go to Target Field I will be on a mission. Last Fall I learned that my great-grandfather and his brothers have a picture of their "Fredrickson Baseball team" on one of the walls at Target Field. It's my only claim to fame. :)

Merry Christmas from the Living Hope Staff