Opinion

Christians standing in one accord are a silhouette of the Spirit-filled church. Photo by John Shafer

Christians standing in one accord are a silhouette of the Spirit-filled church. Photo by John Shafer

Prism of prose

What does a Spirit-filled Church look like? We may conclude it is a church which retains the principles of the first century church. The early church in the Book of Acts was one of robust growth. It was a Spiritfi lled church. A.
From the pastor’s desk

From the pastor’s desk

From the pastor’s desk

While debating the fate of Jesus’ apostles in Acts 5:34-39, “a Pharisee, named Gamaliel, a doctor of the law” reminded his fellow Pharisees of two men who had attracted a large following of like-minded people – Theudas and Judas. Both men were slain, and the movements they led soon dissipated.
Valley News & Views

Valley News & Views

I need

Inspired by Gwen Berge. AFLC Board of Publications and Parish Education, Ramsey MN Written by Andrea Johnston What is on your list of “needs?” Most of us are so blessed. We have food and shelter and creature comforts.But what do we really need?First and foremost, our greatest need is God Himself.
Valley News & Views

Valley News & Views

letter to the editor

Happy National Voter Registration Day!Organizations across the country are registering voters in their communities on September 16, 2025... except in North Dakota.
Albino alligators, Part 2 by Bob Simmons

Albino alligators, Part 2 by Bob Simmons

Albino alligators, Part 2 by Bob Simmons

Before we continue with part two of my interview in the sewer with Mr. X, I must first acknowledge an email I received shortly after last week’s paper arrived in area mailboxes.
Valley News & Views

Valley News & Views

North Dakota’s storyline by Bill Patrie

If North Dakota’s future is being written as a novel, what is the storyline and who is writing it?Larry Woiwode, the author of “Beyond the Bedroom Walls” and one time Poet Laureate of North Dakota, said “North Dakota has lost its storyline.
Yours truly with Mr. X in a sewer enjoying cigars and old fashions. Interviewing is hard work.

Yours truly with Mr. X in a sewer enjoying cigars and old fashions. Interviewing is hard work.

Albino alligators, part 1 by Bob Simmons

As part of an ongoing street project some out of sight - out of mind underground infrastructure like water mains and sewer lines are being replaced. In Langdon where I live, our sewer requirements are modest as compared to larger metropolitan areas.