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Dear Beloved Detroit Lakes Family, In these challenging times, we are witnessing an unprecedented wave of division and hatred within our nation. Sadly, this fracturing touches every corner of our society, including the body of Christ. As Christians, we are called not only to bear witness to God’s love but also to actively live out the teachings of our faith in ways that embody justice, mercy, and humility. In this endeavor, we can draw inspiration from Micah 6:8, which remind

Dear Beloved Community, As I write this, I am enjoying my last day with one grandbaby before heading out tomorrow morning, flying across the country to see another. And yet, even in the midst of my joy and season of renewal, I understand this past week has been marked by profound sadness and concern for many in our state. On January 7, Renee Nicole Good , a 37-year-old Minnesotan, was fatally shot  by an agent of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) during a federal

It may seem strange given I am writing this in December, but I would like to talk briefly about Easter and its relationship to Advent. You may think maybe I have gone off the rails; after all Advent relates to Christmas not Easter. Christmas, and the massive thing it has become culturally, has become the central event of the Christian year. It is certainly a time to celebrate. We celebrate the birth of our savior, but I think also we are celebrating much more. Whatever may ha

I was reading something this past week online and ran across something about the legend of the Christmas spider.  Not knowing what this was, I decided to do some more investigation, which is the constant learner in me.  Ask my husband and he will tell you any time I know don’t something the first thing I do is head to Google.  Anyway, I searched for the legend of the Christmas spider, and what I found out is there are multiple versions of the story.  I thought I would share t

Dear DLUMC Family, As we approach the Thanksgiving holiday, let’s take a moment to pause and reflect on the abundant blessings in our lives. This is a time to gather with family and friends, to express gratitude for the love that surrounds us, and to recognize the grace of God in our daily lives. Thanksgiving invites us to remember the importance of community, generosity, and thankfulness for both the big and small gifts we receive. In this season of gratitude, we must also r