More than just a good book

Posted by Jeff Olson on November 10, 2011

“Is that a good book?” the lady asked the young boy sitting near her on the bus.

“This,” the boy replied holding up the book on his lap , “It’s more than just a good book.”

The young boy is, Henry, a main character from the new, popular television series Once... Read More

Restoration revisited

Posted by Tim Jackson on October 24, 2011

So, how’s God restoring the brokenness in your life or the life of someone you love? Maybe it’s breaking free from an enslaving addiction or severing an abusive relationship that’s been sucking the life out of you for way too long. Whatever your story of brokenness, God has a... Read More

No Kill Shelters

Posted by Jeff Olson on December 8, 2009

If you’re an animal lover, you gotta love the television show Dogtown. Aired on the National Geographic Channel, it’s about a dog shelter that is part of a massive 33,000 acre animal sanctuary in southern Utah. Dogtown is a “no kill shelter” where dogs, “who might otherwise... Read More

Whose brand do you wear?

Posted by Tim Jackson on November 11, 2009

I recently had to opportunity to visit southeastern Kansas for the first time and I learned a few things about living in cattle country.  I had no idea that there are such national treasures as federal grasslands in KS. Being from the north, I’m familiar with state and national forests in... Read More

Love Notes

Posted by Jeff Olson on October 30, 2009

Elena Desserich was nearly six years old when she was diagnosed with terminal brain cancer. As the cancer took its toll, it stole away her ability to speak.

But little Elena would not be denied.

Wise beyond her years, she continued to communicate and express her love for... Read More