I remember the fall of 2003 and our family’s transition to Plymouth, MN for Seminary. On our first trip to the local Target store, I immediately noticed everyone walking around,...

Is the word “religious” a good word or a bad word? It really all depends on how the word is being used. Pastor Dave leads us through our series on...

Life is full of unknowns, but it is also full of certainty. I don’t know who will win the Super Bowl, but you can be certain I will be cheering...

With the end of summer of course, comes “Back to School”! Speaking of which, most teachers will tell you that one obstacle to be overcome as the students return is that...

If you spend about 10 minutes watching the news or scrolling on Facebook would would see that we have a problem with injustice in this country.  The truth is we...

Much emphasis is placed today upon personal security and protection. From seatbelts and airbags, conceal/carry, home alarms, security systems, “safe rooms”, Ring doorbells, to even the supposed Lady Gaga’s ‘invisible shield” at concerts, we are presented with but a few of the ways our desire for safety is manifested in our lives today. In no...

Perspective is everything…What might be good for me, might not be good for you. The same goes for our relationship with God, though it should always be a good thing, it can be a scary thing if you’re not walking with God. Pastor Dave Ryerson looks at the different perspectives of how wonderful, or how...

Of my many personality quirks, one that often finds itself at the center of attention is what Gloria fondly refers to as my “stock pile” mentality. And rightly so as it is exhibited in any number of ways, including always having at least one spare coffee maker new in the box in our home, keeping...

I would submit that most of the action of our lives can be listed according to two headings or types: proactive or reactive. That is, we either act with the intent of having someone else respond or we respond to someone else’s actions. Of course, given the broken world we live in this scenario is...

Shepherding the Shepherds Sunday I’m honored to bring the message at Abiding Savior’s worship services this week. Thank you for allowing God to use your prayers and gifts to enable us to be faithful. Together we have the honor of serving those He has Called to serve! We appreciate the financial sacrifices you have made...