From the pastor’s desk

The tenth of the “Ten Commandments” in Exodus 20 is “Do not covet your neighbor’s house. Do not covet your neighbor’s wife, male or female servant, ox or donkey, or anything else your neighbor owns” (v. 17, NLT).

My two cents | When wrestling was real by Mike Alan Steinfeldt

I’m not sure if you heard this one, but pro football Hall of Fame quarterback Tom Brady might enter the professional wrestling ring to face online influencer Logan Paul.

Letter from the Publisher

Alleluia the heat finally gave out to some cool breezy weather. For the first night in a while now I slept with the windows wide open and the night’s cool refreshment filled my room. I highly prefer that over sleeping in air conditioning, or even worse, sleeping with a fan on.

Letter from the Editor

One of the things I love about our summers is the fact that there are so many activities going on. There is never a shortage of opportunities to experience something new or a chance to say, “I’m bored.

Etc. etc. etc. by Bob Simmons

Although I was born and raised in western Massachusetts, I consider North Dakota home, as this is where I've spent the last 43 years of my life.

My two cents | Dealing with the heat by Mike Alan Steinfeldt

As I start my column this week, here’s to hoping that everyone has a great time at this year’s 29th Annual Riverfest Celebration in town.The event, hosted by the Drayton Area Chamber of Commerce, has selected “Christmas in July” as its theme.

Letter from the Editor

Unlike many people in Pembina County, I don’t have childhood memories of growing up at this county’s fair. My fair memories didn’t begin until I moved to North Dakota.When Robert and I blended our family, the Pembina County Fair became one of our summer traditions.

Along the way | Healing canvas

Sometimes along the way, we find inspiration in the most unlikely places, people, and experiences.When our hearts are open and our ears are ready to listen, there is a sacred connection that offers its wisdom to the sanctuary of our journeys.

Bowesmont lives

On Monday, Merv and Phyllis Holter and Saralee Hoselton were among those having lunch at the Sugar Bowl Senior Citizens’ Center, which included the post-Fourth of July cake provided by Judy Gozdal. They also stayed for the monthly Sugar Bowl business meeting.

My two cents | Why did I do that? by Mike Alan Steinfeldt

My wife told me just the other day, “I can’t wait until I retire so I have more time to do things around the house.”Ain’t that the truth. With a fulltime job, plus, it seems that there is never enough time in a day or a week to get things done.With me, it’s yard work.