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05/05/25: Joel Heitkamp is joined on KFGO by Minnesota State Senator Grand Hauschild to get an update on the legislative session. Grant is an Assistant Majority Leader in the Minnesota State Senate, representing District 03 out of Hermantown. (Joel Heitkamp is a talk show host on the Mighty 790 KFGO in Fargo-Moorhead. His award-winning program, “News & Views,” can be heard weekdays from 8 – 11 a.m. Follow Joel on X/Twitter @JoelKFGO.)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A mobile home park in Hermantown, Minn., is in the midst of a legal dispute that's pushing its residents toward homelessness. It has potential to contribute to the affordable housing shortage in the region.Elevated Management LLC acquired Maple Fields mobile home park in 2021 and says it can't afford to make repairs to improve living conditions to residents. Duluth News Tribune reporter Peter Passi has been following the story. He joined MPR News host Nina Moini to explain the conditions Maple Fields residents are living in and how the ongoing legal conflict in the park has potential to contribute to the North Shore housing shortage.

No MN democrat voted to protect women, high school hockey, snow and more snow, MN paid family medical leave cost, EPA lack of accountability regarding lead pipes, mobile home park in Hermantown, and more...See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The high school boys hockey tournament will look a little bit different this year, with some big teams knocked out in sections. Hibbing/Chisholm boys high school hockey are the number seed after beating out Hermantown. It's the team's first trip to the state tournament since 2011.Plus, the playoff picture is shaping up for the Wild and the Timberwolves. All this gives us a lot to talk about with our sports contributors, Wally Langfellow and Eric Nelson. They joined Minnesota Now with the latest.

Race results are fresh off the press from the Freeze Yer Gizzard Blizzard Run 5k/10k, Duluth Winter Trailrunning Series races Hartley 10k and Frozen 4 Hour/5k, and the infamous Arrowhead 135. The single early-season race we could find locally is the Saint Fennessy 4k in Hermantown on March 15, 2025. Registration is open! Trail conditions are ... Read more

UMD freshman defenseman Ty Hanson talks about his first hockey memory, growing up on the outdoor rinks in Hermantown, and becoming a Bulldog.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Born and raised in Eveleth, Minnesota, Joe Delich played high school hockey for the Eveleth Golden Bears. Following his high school career, Joe went to play at the US Air Force Academy. As a commissioned officer, Joe held a variety of positions including assistant coaching and recruiting for Air Force. Following his stint as an officer, Joe worked in a variety of positions in hockey and, ultimately, accepted the position with Minnesota hockey. He tells great stories and provides insight into the workings of amateur hockey in Minnesota and beyond. A "must Listen" podcast episode!Hermantown, Minnesota native and NAHL Chippewa Steel defenseman, George Peterson shares his hockey journey and his quest to continue the strong defenseman tradition of the Hermantown Hawks!Chippewa SteelIf you're looking for a great night of hockey, a Steel game is the place to be. Chippewa Valley Ortho and Sport MedicineDedicated and committed to the health care needs of patients in Western Wisconsin since 1954. Hertel LawThe law firm you want on your side. Focusing on criminal defense and personal injury.Ryan Flaig - State FarmServing Eau Claire, Altoona, Fall Creek, Fairchild, Augusta, Osseo, Eleva, Strum, MondoviDooley's PubThe place to go for a traditional Irish pub experience with quality food good prices and beveragesThe Shop - St. PaulThe Shop of St. Paul, MN is a full service automotive repair shop for all your repair needsDisclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.@TheBOSPodwww.thebreakoutsessions.com

This week on GROUND CONTROL, Winnipeg Jets defenceman Dylan Samberg is our guest on the pod!With Sammy recently returning to the ice following a foot injury, we peppered him with questions about blocking shots, his larger role this season, and more.Plus, he's got great stories to share with host Jamie Thomas on growing up in Hermantown, the Mom's Trip, and the perks of marrying a dentist!Download the official Winnipeg Jets app:https://www.nhl.com/jets/fans/appFollow us on all your favourite socials

Minnesota's newest member of Congress takes her place in Washington today. Kelly Morrison fills the 3rd Congressional District seat that had been held by fellow Democrat Dean Phillips, who didn't run again. The rest of Minnesota's eight-person House delegation are members ranging from their second term to their 12th term.Funeral services are today for longtime state Rep. Mary Murphy of Hermantown. She died last week at the age of 85. The DFLer was the longest-serving woman in the Minnesota House and the second-longest serving legislator of all time in Minnesota.The Minnesota Frost beat the Boston Fleet last night 4-3 in overtime. The Fleet scored two goals late in the game to send it to the extra period, and then Minnesota's Britta Curl-Salemme scored on a breakaway in overtime.This is a MPR News morning update, hosted by Phil Picardi. Music by Gary Meister.Find these headlines and more at mprnews.org.Minnesota Capitol control remains in flux after senator's death, House seat vacatedRain and warmth forces postponement of the first sled dog race of the seasonRead the latest edition of the Minnesota Today newsletter.Subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube or RSS.

November 30, 2024Today's Reading: John 1:35-42aDaily Lectionary: Isaiah 6:1-7:9; 1 Peter 2:13-25He first found his own brother Simon and said to him, “We have found the Messiah” (which means Christ). He brought him to Jesus. (John 1:41-42a)In the Name + of Jesus. Amen. Have you ever seen something so exciting that you had to tell someone about it as soon as possible? Maybe you saw a meteor dart across the sky or the northern lights for the first time, or maybe it was simply seeing someone you have been waiting for, like a child waiting for dad to come home from work. The first thing the child does when they see their dad drive up the driveway is run to the others and yell out, “Dad's home!” This is good news, so it is news that must be shared.  Upon hearing that Jesus had come, Andrew couldn't help but tell others about what he had seen and heard. This is the proper response to following Jesus, the Messiah. It is such good news that Jesus has come that it must be shared. Others must know. This is how the church works. Jesus sends His disciples to tell others about what they have seen and heard, and then those who hear tell others, and then those who hear tell others. There is a good chance that you are reading this because someone at some point in your life told you about Jesus. Maybe they invited you to church to see and hear. Maybe they simply told you of Jesus' love for you. This is the most effective evangelism program ever, telling people about Jesus.  But Andrew didn't stop there; he then brought them to Jesus. So, we continue this tradition of telling people about the Messiah, about Jesus who died for the sin of the world, for your sin and mine. This is remarkable news, and it must be shared. So, as people who believe in what we have heard, we, too, go and tell people, just as Andrew told Peter, but we do not simply stop there. We bring people to Jesus, to where He has promised to meet us, to His church, where He meets all of us in the preaching of His Word, in Holy Absolution, in Baptism, and in the Lord's Supper. Jesus died for you. Isn't that Good News? Go and tell it. In the Name + of Jesus. Amen.Almighty God, You have called Your Church to witness that in Christ You have reconciled us to Yourself. Grant that by Your Holy Spirit we may proclaim the Good News of Your salvation so that all who hear it may receive the Gift of salvation; through Jesus Christ, our Lord. Amen. -Rev. Caleb Weight, associate pastor of Peace In Christ Lutheran Church in Hermantown, MN.Audio Reflections Speaker: Pastor Jonathan Lackey is the pastor at Grace Lutheran Church, Vine Grove, KY.Spend time reading and meditating on God's Word throughout the Church Year with the Enduring Grace Journal. Includes scripture readings, prayers, prompts, and space for journaling. The Church Year Journal, Enduring Grace, now available from Concordia Publishing House.

November 29, 2024Today's Reading: Introit for Advent 1 - Psalm 89:6, 14-16, 18; antiphon: Zechariah 9:9b, alt.Daily Lectionary:Isaiah 5:1-25; Amos 1:1-9:15; 1 Peter 2:1-12Rejoice greatly, O daughter of Zion! Shout aloud, O daughter of Jerusalem! Behold, your king is coming to you; righteous and having salvation is he, humble and mounted on a donkey, on a colt, the foal of a donkey. (Zechariah 9:9)In the Name + of Jesus. Amen.  As Advent approaches, the introit brings us to a strange place. It doesn't bring us to the manger, or to the stable, or any place of the sort. Instead, it brings us to Jerusalem, to Palm Sunday of all places. Usually, the celebration is at the beginning of Holy Week. Yet, there is something I love about this— beginning the church year with the end in mind. That is what Advent is; it is the beginning of the end. In Advent, we prepare for Christ's coming at the incarnation of Christmas, but not only that, we prepare for Christ's second coming when He will bring the fulfillment of the Kingdom of God and bring about the new creation.  Jesus brings the kingdom of heaven down. He comes to us. He doesn't demand that we climb the ladder of righteousness, bringing our good works as an offering to Him, no. He humbles Himself; our king comes to become one of us. A king who comes to conquer, riding in just as King Solomon rode into Jerusalem many years ago. Jesus comes as the one they have been waiting for, the one for whom we have waited. We begin Advent with the end in mind, knowing that this Jesus who came to us as a baby will also come again. When He comes again, He will come in glory, power, and might. He will come on the clouds of heaven, and He will come to swallow up death forever.  As we begin Advent, let us remember that we are Advent people. We live our lives with the end in mind, and we wait for Christ our King to triumphantly return at the end of all things. That end will bring about the beginning, the new. That end will usher in the new kingdom, the kingdom of God, the new creation. We wait for that day, we pray for that day, and we long for that day. So, live in the reality of Christ and live in the reality of the end in mind. In the Name + of Jesus. Amen.Savior of the nations, come, Virgin's Son, make here your home! Marvel now, O heaven and earth, That the Lord chose such a birth. (LSB 332:1)-Rev. Caleb Weight, associate pastor of Peace In Christ Lutheran Church in Hermantown, MN.Audio Reflections Speaker: Pastor Jonathan Lackey is the pastor at Grace Lutheran Church, Vine Grove, KY.Spend time reading and meditating on God's Word throughout the Church Year with the Enduring Grace Journal. Includes scripture readings, prayers, prompts, and space for journaling. The Church Year Journal, Enduring Grace, now available from Concordia Publishing House. 

November 28, 2024Today's Reading: Luke 17:11-19Daily Lectionary: Isaiah 2:1-22; Isaiah 3:1-4:6; 1 Peter 1:13-25Then one of them, when he saw that he was healed, turned back, praising God with a loud voice; and he fell on his face at Jesus' feet, giving him thanks. Now he was a Samaritan. (Luke 17:15-16)In the Name + of Jesus. Amen. This reading comes up for Thanksgiving services every single year. There have been numerous sermons preached on this text, and while I haven't listened to all of them, I can imagine that many of you have heard a similar sermon that can be summarized like this: “Be more thankful…,” or something along those lines. For some reason, it seems the preaching of giving thanks has transformed into a demand of the law. But if thanksgiving is demanded, then is it truly thankful? Recognize that the men who didn't give thanks were still healed. What is going on here? Why did the one leper turn back?Imagine you were in that situation. You had an incurable disease that would make you unclean, and because you are unclean, you would be isolated from your community. You would not be allowed to enter the temple where sin was forgiven. Then, you meet a man named Jesus, and in an instant, as you are on your way, you are healed. You are restored! You are free from the oppression of this affliction! What would your response be? The one leper returns, and what he does is beautiful. He falls to his knees before Jesus, he takes a posture of worship. This is what Thanksgiving is for the Christian. It is yet another opportunity to sit in the presence of God and His abundant mercies. Notice what Jesus gives to the man who returns in worship; He continues to give him more. “Your faith has saved you,” He says. In worship and thanksgiving, Jesus continues to give his Gifts to us. So, would you return? Would you give thanks? Who wouldn't take another opportunity to be in the presence of Jesus? Giving thanks is yet another opportunity to receive from Christ, who is good and merciful. In the Name + of Jesus. Amen.Heavenly Father, God of all grace, govern our hearts that we may never forget your blessings but steadfastly thank and praise You for all Your goodness in this life until, with all Your saints, we praise You eternal in Your heavenly kingdom; through Jesus Christ, our Lord. Amen. -Rev. Caleb Weight, associate pastor of Peace In Christ Lutheran Church in Hermantown, MN.Audio Reflections Speaker: Pastor Jonathan Lackey is the pastor at Grace Lutheran Church, Vine Grove, KY.Spend time reading and meditating on God's Word throughout the Church Year with the Enduring Grace Journal. Includes scripture readings, prayers, prompts, and space for journaling. The Church Year Journal, Enduring Grace, now available from Concordia Publishing House.

November 27, 2024Today's Reading: Isaiah 1:1-28Daily Lectionary: Isaiah 1:1-28; 1 Peter 1:1-12…Though your sins are like scarlet, they shall be as white as snow. (Isaiah 1:18)In the Name + of Jesus. Amen.  I live in Minnesota. The parish in which I serve is less than three hours from Canada. We know a few things about snow. At the time that this is published, there is a good chance there will be some covering the ground. Fall is one of my favorite times of year in the Northland. The humidity and heat of August give way to the mild temperatures of fall. Sweaters, flannels, and mittens become a fashion staple. As the season changes from summer to Autumn, things begin to die. The leaves change color, and what was once green turns to vibrant red, yellows, and oranges, which bring about the greatest of sights. But those brilliant colors only remain for a few weeks before death takes over, and what's left is bare trees and brown leaves scattered upon the ground. Another season and the effects of sin win again as creation groans.  Yet, something happens around November and December; all that dirt, brown, dead foliage that is unpleasant to look at gets covered. Over time, what was once a dreadful sight slowly becomes white—radiant white covering every inch of the ground and even the limbs of the dead trees. There is something peaceful about it. The way the snow muffles the sounds of nature so it is tranquil and calm. Heavenly peace, is the way “Silent Night” describes it. It makes sense, really, because that is what Christ does for us. He covers us up all the muck, the grime, and the dirt. Apart from Christ, we really are a dreadful sight. Yet, in holy Baptism, we put on Christ, and He covers us in His righteousness. It is no coincidence that baptismal candidates are traditionally clothed in a white garment. This isn't simply a symbol; it is representative of what is actually happening. Although you are a dreadful sight, Christ makes you white as snow. He purifies you from all sin.  But Jesus doesn't stop there. Just as the winter snow persists, eventually, it melts away, and what follows is something beautiful. From that purifying snow, the earth gives way to spring, and spring brings with it new life. Plants that were once dead rise again from the ground. From death comes life; not only the earth, but we celebrate the feast of the Resurrection, which points us to our own Resurrection. For our sins were once like scarlet, or brown, in this case, but Christ has made them white as snow. With that, we have heavenly peace. In the Name + of Jesus. Amen.Almighty God, unto whom all hearts are open, all desires known, and from whom no secrets are hidden, cleanse the thoughts of our hearts by the inspiration of the Holy Spirit that we may perfectly love You and worthily magnify Your holy name; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.-Rev. Caleb Weight, associate pastor of Peace In Christ Lutheran Church in Hermantown, MN.Audio Reflections Speaker: Pastor Jonathan Lackey is the pastor at Grace Lutheran Church, Vine Grove, KY.Spend time reading and meditating on God's Word throughout the Church Year with the Enduring Grace Journal. Includes scripture readings, prayers, prompts, and space for journaling. The Church Year Journal, Enduring Grace, now available from Concordia Publishing House.

November 26, 2024Today's Reading: Revelation 1:4b-8Daily Lectionary: Daniel 6:1-28; Daniel 9:1-27; Revelation 22:1-21 “I am the Alpha and the Omega,” says the Lord God, “who is and who was and who is to come, the Almighty.” (Revelation 1:8)In the Name + of Jesus. Amen. We live in an extremely individualistic world, a world where the individual is at the heart of personal decision-making. We do not often consider others' happiness or safety when making decisions. Instead, it is about my happiness and success. It is about what keeps me safe and brings me joy. Love and care for our neighbor are usually secondary to loving and caring for ourselves. Self-care can be good, but it is seemingly abused for the selfish purpose of simply doing what you want to do. At its core, this is simply just an idolatry problem. This is what sin does. Science would tell us that the earth revolves around the sun. Sin says no, the earth revolves around you. Even more so, sin tells you that you are not just the center of the universe; you are god over your own life. What you say goes, what you want happens, and what makes you happy is most important. It doesn't matter what anyone else thinks or says because it's all about you all the time—except for a few problems. You are not God. The earth does not revolve around you. You will die. One of the most helpful things I came to terms with when I began seminary was this: God is God, you are not. This is Good News. God is the Alpha and the Omega, the beginning and the end. God is the creator of all things, perfectly righteous, who is, who was, and who is to come. He laid the foundations of the earth, He put the stars in place, and the God who did all of that created you. The God who did all of that loves you. The God who did all that took on flesh and died for you. The God who did all of that forgives you. So, no, you aren't the center of the universe. You aren't God. But that's Good News.In the Name + of Jesus. Amen.We praise You and acknowledge you, O God to be the Lord, The Father Everlasting, By all the earth adored. To you all angel powers cry aloud, the heavens sing, The cherubim and seraphim their praises to You bring: “O holy, holy, holy Lord God of Sabaoth; Your majesty and glory fill the heavens and the earth!” (LSB 941:1)-Rev. Caleb Weight, associate pastor of Peace In Christ Lutheran Church in Hermantown, MN.Audio Reflections Speaker: Pastor Jonathan Lackey is the pastor at Grace Lutheran Church, Vine Grove, KY.Spend time reading and meditating on God's Word throughout the Church Year with the Enduring Grace Journal. Includes scripture readings, prayers, prompts, and space for journaling. The Church Year Journal, Enduring Grace, now available from Concordia Publishing House.

November 25, 2024Today's Reading: Daniel 7:9-10, 13-14Daily Lectionary: Daniel 5:1-30; Daniel 7:1-8:27; Revelation 21:9-27“I saw in the night visions, and behold, with the clouds of heaven there came one like a son of man, and he came to the Ancient of Days and was presented before him. (Daniel 7:13)In the Name + of Jesus. Amen.  The scriptures are the inspired and inerrant Word of God. They are infallible, meaning they cannot be wrong. They are the way in which God reveals Himself to us, as well as His redemption of our fallen world. Another thing, though, is this: the Bible is flat-out cool. The more you study the scriptures, the more I am convinced you would agree. Many people think about the Bible, and their opinion is that it's an old book full of rules. Even many Christians rarely crack open their Bible that is collecting dust because the reality is they see it as too challenging, or even worse, boring. The Scriptures are anything but boring! They are a divine masterpiece. The Scriptures are cool.  Why use a word that is almost underwhelming? Because it's true. The way the scriptures are constructed and written will never cease to amaze. An example is here in Daniel, where a prophecy is written. A prophecy which is written hundreds of years before Christ is born. A prophecy that doesn't point to Christ's birth, death, or even His resurrection, but a prophecy that points to His return. A prophecy that Christ speaks of before the Jews when He is arrested and a prophecy that He will one day fulfill. We have the privilege of reading the scriptures as people who live in the Last Days because we can be certain that the Bible is all about Jesus. Every page is dripping with Christ and His love for us—Old and New Testament.  The scriptures point to Christ and Him crucified. They reveal God's love for you in Jesus' death and resurrection. Let them become a part of you. Be diligent in reading them, not as a law or a way to become more Holy, but because they reveal Christ. They reveal that on account of Christ, you are holy and righteous in His sight. This has been God's plan from the beginning. God created with the end in mind. There are no mistakes in these scriptures. Instead, they perfectly reveal Christ, who saves you, and that is cool. In the Name + of Jesus. Amen.Thy strong word did cleave the darkness; At Thy speaking it was done. For created light we thank Thee; While Thine ordered seasons run. Alleluia, alleluia! Praise to Thee who light dost send! Alleluia, alleluia! Alleluia without end! (LSB 578:1)-Rev. Caleb Weight, associate pastor of Peace In Christ Lutheran Church in Hermantown, MN.Audio Reflections Speaker: Pastor Jonathan Lackey is the pastor at Grace Lutheran Church, Vine Grove, KY.Spend time reading and meditating on God's Word throughout the Church Year with the Enduring Grace Journal. Includes scripture readings, prayers, prompts, and space for journaling. The Church Year Journal, Enduring Grace, now available from Concordia Publishing House.

November 24, 2024 Today's Reading: Mark 13:24-37Daily Lectionary: Daniel 4:1-37; Revelation 21:1-8Therefore stay awake—for you do not know when the master of the house will come, in the evening, or at midnight, or when the rooster crows, or in the morning—lest he come suddenly and find you asleep. (Mark 13:35-36)In the Name + of Jesus. Amen. I was recently looking at my calendar. It is a busy time of year. I was looking at the weeks and months ahead as Advent approaches, then as Christmas comes, then the new year. There are a lot of things to do in the near future. Things are planned even months or years ahead. Vacations, life milestones, graduations, you name it. Here's the thing: if you are like me, you are certain those days will come, that they will happen, and there is no doubt that tomorrow the sun will rise. We've gotten comfortable. It's almost as if we as a church have fallen asleep or, at the very least, dozed off. The hard truth is that for many, the imminent return of Christ is not prevalent in how life is lived. Most people do not think that Christ will return tomorrow or that Christ will return soon. Instead, it is some far-off event that will happen years after our lifetime. This is understandable—the church has been waiting for the return of Christ for nearly two thousand years. By our standards, that is a long time to stay watchful, to stay waiting, and to stay vigilant. It is easy to doze off into a slumber when boredom sets in. So, allow this to be a wake-up call. Stay awake.  The day is drawing near. Every time we wake up to a new day, we are one day closer to the Last Day when Christ will return, a day that is not to be feared but to be excited about. Instead of waiting in boredom, wait in anticipation, for the day Christ returns, all things will be made new. The day Christ returns, death will be swallowed up forever. The day when Christ returns, there will be no more sorrow but eternal joy. The day when Christ returns, all believers will be raised to Paradise. That sounds exciting, doesn't it? It's hard to sleep when you are excited. So, look to Christ's return as something to look forward to, and that will make it hard to fall asleep. In the Name + of Jesus. Amen.Lord Jesus Christ, so govern our hearts and minds by Your Holy Spirit that, ever mindful of Your glorious return, we may persevere in both faith and holiness of living; for you live and reign with the Father and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen. -Rev. Caleb Weight, associate pastor of Peace In Christ Lutheran Church in Hermantown, MN.Audio Reflections Speaker: Pastor Jonathan Lackey is the pastor at Grace Lutheran Church, Vine Grove, KY.Spend time reading and meditating on God's Word throughout the Church Year with the Enduring Grace Journal. Includes scripture readings, prayers, prompts, and space for journaling. The Church Year Journal, Enduring Grace, now available from Concordia Publishing House.

November 23, 2024 Today's Reading: Introit for Pentecost 27 - Psalm 39:4-5a, 7-8, 12a; antiphon: 2 Peter 3:13bDaily Lectionary: Daniel 3:1-30; Revelation 20:1-15“O Lord, make me know my end and what is the measure of my days; let me know how fleeting I am! (Psalm 39:4)In the Name + of Jesus. Amen. When my wife and I had our first child, we received all sorts of advice. Some advice we asked for, some we didn't. People are funny that way. They like to give advice as if to bring meaning to their experiences, but I realize something now as my first child turns five and is preparing for kindergarten: they were right. The advice we often received was, “Don't blink; they grow up fast,” and they were right. I wonder now if their desire to give advice came from a place of regret or grief. They blinked, and their children were grown, just like I blinked and my oldest prepares for Kindergarten. The psalmist gives words to this. God shows us in many ways how short our lives are, how quickly time passes, and how soon death approaches. One thing is certain: regardless of how old you are, dear reader, life is fleeting. While it seems like this is simply a reality you must face, it can serve a greater purpose in the life of the Christian. Allow it to be a call to you, a call to repent and to turn back to the Father who loves you. Why? Because all sinners have the propensity to get distracted and caught up in trivial things. Time is wasted on reading news articles about Fantasy Football, hours slip by while you scroll on your phone to look into people's lives whom you do not know, and days drift away while you attend your children's tournaments that consume their entire childhood. The list goes on. We waste a lot of time on trivial things. There is this sense that there is time for the important things, but right now isn't that time. There is time to hear God's word, but it can wait for now. There is time to receive His Gifts, but it isn't today. There is time to confess Jesus as Lord, but not until you're older and death is more real. Don't be a fool. Life is truly fleeting. Life is short. God is near. Do not waste time on trivial things. Don't misunderstand what I am saying: it is okay to play some sports, enjoy some entertainment, and even play some Fantasy Football, but don't let it consume you. Don't let it become your god. Carve out time in your life for the more pressing things. Do not put God in the “to be done later” pile of things on your schedule. Honor the Sabbath by going to church to rest in His care and receive the Good News of Jesus dead, resurrected, and ascended for you. Rest in the presence of God and His mercy. Feed on his word day after day. A day will come (if it hasn't already) when God will remind you that your life is truly fleeting, and on that day, you will cry out to the Lord, and He will answer. His answer is in Christ, the crucified one. He will hear you. And He will speak words of comfort and life to you. For in Him, life is not fleeting; it is everlasting. In the Name + of Jesus. Amen.Death's power holds us still in thrall And bears us toward the tomb. Death's darkening cloud hangs like a pall That threatens earth with doom. But You have broken death's embrace And torn away its sting. Restore to life our mortal race! Raise us, O Risen King! (LSB 552:4)-Rev. Caleb Weight, associate pastor of Peace In Christ Lutheran Church in Hermantown, MN.Audio Reflections Speaker: Pastor Jonathan Lackey is the pastor at Grace Lutheran Church, Vine Grove, KY.Spend time reading and meditating on God's Word throughout the Church Year with the Enduring Grace Journal. Includes scripture readings, prayers, prompts, and space for journaling. The Church Year Journal, Enduring Grace, now available from Concordia Publishing House.

November 22, 2024 Today's Reading: Daniel 2:24-49Daily Lectionary: Daniel 2:24-49; Revelation 19:1-21And in the days of those kings the God of heaven will set up a kingdom that shall never be destroyed, nor shall the kingdom be left to another people. It shall break in pieces all these kingdoms and bring them to an end, and it shall stand forever (Daniel 2:44)In the Name + of Jesus. Amen.History reveals that even the mightiest nations, no matter how long they reign, no matter how much they prosper, rise and fall like waves raging in a sea. It seems that no kingdom is immune to one day crumbling. The great nations of history are proof of this. The Mongols, Romans, Ottomans, and Persians are all examples of this. There was a time when it was said that the sun didn't set on the Roman empire, but eventually, it would. The once mighty Rome would crumble and become simply a footnote in the annals of history. This is how it goes with kingdoms made by the hands of men. Just like everything, sin infects and causes even the firmest of foundations to decay. Leaders become corrupt, those who serve to keep order abuse their authority, and greed gets a stranglehold on the best of us. Eventually, the infection kills.  Daniel speaks of such things in this dream that he interprets. While it talks about a specific group of nations, nothing has changed. But with this word of law comes a promise that in a world where nations rise and fall, where sinners rule and reign, there will come a kingdom that will conquer all. There will come a kingdom that is holy and righteous, and this kingdom will have no end but instead will endure forever. This kingdom is the kingdom of heaven. The kingdom that Christ will bring with Him, the one that He begins to usher in at His incarnation, the kingdom which He fights for in His death, the kingdom He secures in His resurrection, and the kingdom He rules since His ascension.  This kingdom has yet to be fulfilled. It will come to completion when Christ returns on the Last Day. This kingdom will be a kingdom where there is no more death, pain, or tears. It will be glorious. Until that day, though, the kingdom of God is established through Christ's church. It rules with the Gospel, the preaching and teaching of Jesus, who died and was resurrected. It wars against sin, death, and the devil through Word and Sacrament. Christ's church brings about this kingdom one Baptism at a time. One day, Christ will return, and all who believe will dwell in His kingdom forever. In the Name + of Jesus. Amen.O sweet and blessed country, The home of God's elect! O sweet and blessed country That faithful hearts expect! In mercy, Jesus, bring us To that eternal rest With You and God the Father And Spirit, ever blest. (LSB 672:4)-Rev. Caleb Weight, associate pastor of Peace In Christ Lutheran Church in Hermantown, MN.Audio Reflections Speaker: Pastor Jonathan Lackey is the pastor at Grace Lutheran Church, Vine Grove, KY.Spend time reading and meditating on God's Word throughout the Church Year with the Enduring Grace Journal. Includes scripture readings, prayers, prompts, and space for journaling. The Church Year Journal, Enduring Grace, now available from Concordia Publishing House.

November 21, 2024Today's Reading: Catechism - Table of duties: To YouthDaily Lectionary: Daniel 2:1-23; Revelation 18:1-24Humble yourselves, therefore, under the mighty hand of God so that at the proper time he may exalt you (1 Peter 5:6)In the Name + of Jesus. Amen.When you are a “youth,” it can be a difficult time of life. There is a lot going on in your world. You strive to navigate the ever-changing world. You go through changes emotionally and physically. You try to navigate the halls of schools, the social scene, and then, of course, the sort of coming of age in finding yourself, whatever that means. The world will heap expectations on you and upon your shoulders. You will carry the weight of the future with you every step of the way, and it can be a heavy load to bear. There are a lot of expectations for the youth of every generation. There can also be a lot of arrogance.Generational conversations often look like this: the older generations tell the younger generations how wrong and lazy they are, and the younger generations tell the older generations how they screwed up the world they are entering into. It is easy to think that as a youth, you know better than your elders; after all, you understand the latest trends, you understand technology and its advances, and you understand the new lingo that is being used in conversation. You feel like you can accomplish anything you put your mind to, and once you are in charge when you're older, the world will finally be the way it ought to be. This isn't everyone's experience, but there is a warning. It can be easy to fall into arrogance when you are young. You may not think you need the words of those who are older than you and who have lived life longer than you. You might not think you need God's word, that you will be just fine on your own. My dear brothers and sisters who read this do not believe this lie. Instead, humble yourselves before God, to His Word of law and instruction, and the word of his freeing Gospel. Find yourselves in Him, in who He has declared you to be, His child. Walk in His ways and learn the scriptures. Instead of following your heart, follow Jesus because when you follow Jesus, it leads to eternal life and eternal joy. When you follow the ways of the world, it leads to death and torment. So, humble yourselves before God, and he will lift you up. In the Name + of Jesus. Amen.The Law of God is good and wise And sets His will before our eyes, Shows us the way of righteousness, And dooms to death when we transgress. (LSB 579:1)-Rev. Caleb Weight, associate pastor of Peace In Christ Lutheran Church in Hermantown, MN.Audio Reflections Speaker: Pastor Jonathan Lackey is the pastor at Grace Lutheran Church, Vine Grove, KY.Spend time reading and meditating on God's Word throughout the Church Year with the Enduring Grace Journal. Includes scripture readings, prayers, prompts, and space for journaling. The Church Year Journal, Enduring Grace, now available from Concordia Publishing House.

November 20, 2024Today's Reading: Matthew 28:1-20Daily Lectionary: Daniel 1:1-21; Matthew 28:1-20And Jesus came and said to them, “All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. (Matthew 28:18)In the Name + of Jesus. Amen. It's only been a few weeks since the election. This is being written months before it ever takes place, but that doesn't change the message. Elections always end up the same way: there is a winner and a loser. There will be people who rejoice and people who are angry, sad, and maybe even afraid. There will be people who will think their savior has come and those who think doom has come. Maybe you don't pay too close attention to elections, maybe you do, maybe they bring you anxiety and fear, or maybe you feel uncertain about the future. Well, if so, Jesus brings you Good News. Regardless of which nations rise and which nations fall, Jesus Christ is the King on the throne. Christ has all authority not only in heaven but on earth as well. Christ has made the world his footstool, and He is the Lord over all things. But unlike the leaders of this world, elected or not, He is not a greedy ruler. He is not cruel, He is not selfish, He is not corrupt, and He does not fall in any other way to sin that affects those who hold the office or those who rule. Instead, Jesus is gracious. He is merciful, He is just, He is gentle, He is perfect, He is eternal. To confess that Christ is king is a confession of confidence and hope. Jesus is the Lord over your life, and He is a good and gracious Lord. One can imagine the disciples were rather anxious about going out into the world after Jesus ascended into heaven. Their teacher, master, and Lord left them alone on that hilltop following the great commission. Yet, they would go into the world clinging to the promise He gave them. They would go on teaching and preaching the Good News of Jesus before hostile rulers, councils, emperors, and more. They would go on confessing Jesus Christ and Him crucified, holding to the promise that He made them. They would know that Christ the King would be with them always, to the end of the age, because He promised them. This is who Christ is: He is the Lord of all, the Lord who keeps his promises. To all people, and Christ keeps his promises to you. In the Name + of Jesus. Amen.Christ be my leader by night as by day; Safe through the darkness for He is the way. Gladly I follow, my future his care, Darkness is daylight when Jesus is there. (LSB 861:1)-Rev. Caleb Weight, associate pastor of Peace In Christ Lutheran Church in Hermantown, MN.Audio Reflections Speaker: Pastor Jonathan Lackey is the pastor at Grace Lutheran Church, Vine Grove, KY.Spend time reading and meditating on God's Word throughout the Church Year with the Enduring Grace Journal. Includes scripture readings, prayers, prompts, and space for journaling. The Church Year Journal, Enduring Grace, now available from Concordia Publishing House. 

November 19, 2024 Today's Reading: Hebrews 10:11-25Daily Lectionary: Jeremiah 38:1-28; Jeremiah 39:1-44:30; Matthew 27:57-66 Let us hold fast the confession of our hope without wavering, for he who promised is faithful. And let us consider how to stir up one another to love and good works,not neglecting to meet together, as is the habit of some, but encouraging one another, and all the more as you see the Day drawing near. (Hebrews 10:23-25)In the Name + of Jesus. Amen. Being a Christian is not as easy as some may think. The world rejects the Gospel of Jesus. In some places, it is outlawed; in others, it is frowned upon; in our own nation, it is no longer the cultural force it used to be. The church in America faces new challenges as it loses some of the privileges it once had. Yet, there is no reason to fear. Christ will sustain His church no matter what it looks like. He is Lord over all. Yet, as you go through life following Jesus, there is no doubt that fear, anxiety, and struggle will greet you. Satan will poke at your wounds, whisper poisonous lies in your ears, and remind you of old sins that have been forgiven. He will assault you relentlessly, especially those who follow Christ. This is all the more reason to heed the words of Hebrews, “Let us hold fast the confession of our hope without wavering, for he who promised is faithful.” Christ has conquered all things. He has conquered the sin Satan throws in your face, He has conquered death that awaits you, and He has conquered the devil himself. He has kept His promises, of that you can be sure. Yet, if you find yourself doubting, go to church and, along with your fellow brothers and sisters, hear the promises of Jesus spoken and proclaimed. This church spurs one another along in love and good works, prays and cares for one another, and rejoices and weeps with one another. Do not try to stand against sin, death, and the power of the devil alone, but instead stand with Christ and all the faithful. So, do not forsake the gathering together of the church. Do not forsake attending the Divine Service on Sundays. The less you go, the more weak spots you have, the more lies you'll believe, and you'll forget the forgiveness Christ has won for you. Instead, run to the house of the Lord as often as possible. Go and have your sins forgiven by your Pastor in Christ's stead, receive Christ's true Body and Blood in the Sacrament of the Altar, and rest assured in the promises of Jesus. This world is rough, life is difficult, and the burdens can be heavy, but Jesus will lead you on. He will carry the load, and He will invite you to rest.In the Name + of Jesus. Amen.We share our mutual woes, We pour our ardent prayers; And often for each other flows The sympathizing tear. (LSB 649:3)-Rev. Caleb Weight, associate pastor of Peace In Christ Lutheran Church in Hermantown, MN.Audio Reflections Speaker: Pastor Jonathan Lackey is the pastor at Grace Lutheran Church, Vine Grove, KY.Spend time reading and meditating on God's Word throughout the Church Year with the Enduring Grace Journal. Includes scripture readings, prayers, prompts, and space for journaling. The Church Year Journal, Enduring Grace, now available from Concordia Publishing House.

November 18, 2024 Today's Reading: Daniel 12:1-3Daily Lectionary: Jeremiah 37:1-21; Revelation 17:1-18; Matthew 27:33-56And many of those who sleep in the dust of the earth shall awake, some to everlasting life, and some to shame and everlasting contempt. (Daniel 12:2)In the Name + of Jesus. Amen. Here, at the end of Daniel, we have yet another vision of what the end times will bring— something that tends to bring many people fear and trepidation. But for the Christian, there is a beautiful truth here in Daniel 12 of what awaits us. Now, I know there is a lot of preaching and teaching done proclaiming that the goal of the Christian life is to “die and go to heaven,” but this isn't what Christ's eventual return will bring. At least, not according to Daniel.  If we remember well enough, Daniel is filled with some of our favorite Bible stories. There is the account of Shadrach, Meshack, and Abednego, who were thrown into the fiery furnace, only to be joined by a fourth person, and the fire left them miraculously unharmed. There is the account of Daniel praying, even though it was against the law and his punishment was to be thrown into a den filled with hungry lions, and God miraculously shut their mouths. But did you know that Daniel also has the account of Easter?  Of course, it isn't the account of Jesus rising from the dead, but it points to the final Easter, the ultimate Resurrection when all who believe in Christ will be called out of their graves. This is the ultimate hope of the Christian life. To not only “die and go to heaven” but to be raised from the dead, body and soul reunited, being raised to new life wholly human. On Easter, Christ defeated death for all, and on the Last Day, death will be swallowed up forever. Only then will all creation be made new, and only then will every tongue confess, and every knee will bow. Daniel, so many years before Jesus is born, reveals to us the end, the goal. He reveals the Resurrection, your Resurrection. This is the end goal of the Christian life. In Baptism, we receive the Gift of heaven. When we die, we will rest in the arms of the Father, and on the Last Day, we will be raised from the dead in body and soul and will spend eternity in the presence of the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit forever.In the Name + of Jesus. Amen.City of God, Easter forever, Golden Jerusalem, Jesus the Lamb, River of life, Saints and archangels, Sing with creation to God the I Am! Jesus is risen and we shall arise, Give God the glory! Alleluia! (LSB 474:5)-Rev. Caleb Weight, associate pastor of Peace In Christ Lutheran Church in Hermantown, MN.Audio Reflections Speaker: Pastor Jonathan Lackey is the pastor at Grace Lutheran Church, Vine Grove, KY.Spend time reading and meditating on God's Word throughout the Church Year with the Enduring Grace Journal. Includes scripture readings, prayers, prompts, and space for journaling. The Church Year Journal, Enduring Grace, now available from Concordia Publishing House.

November 17, 2024 Today's Reading: Mark 13:1-13Daily Lectionary: Jeremiah 33:1-22; Jeremiah 34:1-36:32; 45:1-51:64; Matthew 27:11-32And Jesus began to say to them, “See that no one leads you astray. (Mark 13:5)In the Name + of Jesus. Amen.There is no shortage of people who have claimed to be the Messiah throughout history. A quick Wikipedia search will bring up over forty names of people who have claimed to be some kind of “messiah.” This is not a surprising thing. It is actually expected if we read the scriptures and take Jesus' words seriously. He already has warned of this. People will come and they will make false claims, not only about being the messiah but about the end times as well. Most recently, the Eclipse brought out all the conspiracy theories and doomsday preppers on places like Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok. It was flooded with calls to get right with God because the time is drawing near. Clearly, the signs tell us this. Maybe you rolled your eyes at the predictions. After all, Jesus makes it clear that no one knows the day or the hour of His return except for the Father. Or maybe you found yourself struck with fear. After all, wars, national disasters, persecution– all of those things sound scary. I, for one, can admit if I had the choice, I would rather not live through wars, natural disasters, and persecution. Yet, we ought not be afraid of the things to come. Instead, we stay vigilant, discerning against the voices proclaiming false truths and listening to the Voice of Truth. Listen to Jesus and what He has to say to you. My mind goes to the Gospel of Saint John, where Jesus speaks to His disciples. Allow these words to speak to you who find yourself worried about what the future holds. “I have told you these things, so that in me you may have peace. In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world” (John 16:33). Christ continues to overcome the world, Christ continues to bring peace, Christ continues to give himself to you. So go where He promises to be, receive His Body and Blood, hear His Word preached, and be at peace; Jesus has overcome the world. In the Name + of Jesus. Amen.O Lord, by your bountiful goodness release us from the bonds of our sins, which by reason of our weakness we have brought upon ourselves, that we may stand firm until the day of our Lord Jesus Christ, who lives and reigns with You and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen.-Rev. Caleb Weight, associate pastor of Peace In Christ Lutheran Church in Hermantown, MN.Audio Reflections Speaker: Pastor Jonathan Lackey is the pastor at Grace Lutheran Church, Vine Grove, KY.Spend time reading and meditating on God's Word throughout the Church Year with the Enduring Grace Journal. Includes scripture readings, prayers, prompts, and space for journaling. The Church Year Journal, Enduring Grace, now available from Concordia Publishing House. 

Just hours before the Section 7AAAA Semifinal between Duluth Denfeld and Hermantown, the guys talk to Erik Lofald of the Hunters and Mike Zagelmeyer of the Hawks and hear how the head coaches feel about their teams in a big moment. The Drawing Lines segment closes the show as former Viking Vencie Glenn diagnoses what has suddenly gone wrong for "the Purple" -- losing two games in five days.

Talking about our sports teams, the Tim Walz Feeding Our Future subpeona, how many illegals are there, our eyes are open, Rugman, Greg from Duluth raised the immigration topic, Rod from downtown Hermantown, and more...See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Many Minnesota teams have our support, BUT we know how much suffering can sometimes be involved. Brian & Dave examine the reasons why we love the current state of our Minnesota teams BUT reasons why we often utilize cautious optimism. Speaking of optimism, Dave Hoops brings plenty to the world of sports and beer. Topher Davis is the pride of Hermantown and Hollywood, and discusses the start of the NHL season, and the excitement of the MLB playoffs.

Here's a look at the top headlines from around the Northland for Wednesday, Aug. 28, 2024. Stories featured in this episode: University of Minnesota Regents decline to divest from Israeli holdings  Settlement reached in Kozy case, attorneys say Northlandia: Over 1,000 pets buried at long-abandoned Hermantown property The Duluth News Tribune Minute is a product of Forum Communications Company and is brought to you by reporters at the Duluth News Tribune, Superior Telegram and Cloquet Pine Journal. Find more news throughout the day at duluthnewstribune.com. If you enjoy this podcast, please consider supporting our work with a subscription at duluthnewstribune.news/podcast. Your support allows us to continue providing the local news and content you want.

Here's a look at the top headlines from around the Northland for Tuesday, Aug. 27, 2024. Stories featured in this episode: Shoreside erosion threatens one of Duluth's oldest cemeteries  Duluth handbell choir director to retire after international visit Northlandia: Over 1,000 pets buried at long-abandoned Hermantown property The Duluth News Tribune Minute is a product of Forum Communications Company and is brought to you by reporters at the Duluth News Tribune, Superior Telegram and Cloquet Pine Journal. Find more news throughout the day at duluthnewstribune.com. If you enjoy this podcast, please consider supporting our work with a subscription at duluthnewstribune.news/podcast. Your support allows us to continue providing the local news and content you want.

More Olympic recap, Jeff from Hermantown, Chris Dahlberg, we tried to tackle a WI primary ballot question, Don from Iron River, Shawn Savela, and more...See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Here's a look at the top headlines from around the Northland for Tuesday, July 30, 2024. Stories featured in this episode: Ramps connecting 21st Avenue West, Highway 53 could open by year-end Duluth climbing instructor indicted on federal child porn charges Bass Pro Shops to open Hermantown store Jim Perlman, of Holy Cow! Press in Duluth, looks to legacy Northlandia: The Eveleth artist who sent his work to Eleanor Roosevelt The Duluth News Tribune Minute is a product of Forum Communications Company and is brought to you by reporters at the Duluth News Tribune, Superior Telegram and Cloquet Pine Journal. Find more news throughout the day at duluthnewstribune.com. If you enjoy this podcast, please consider supporting our work with a subscription at duluthnewstribune.news/podcast. Your support allows us to continue providing the local news and content you want.

Here's a look at the top headlines from around the Northland for Friday, July 19, 2024. Stories featured in this episode: Former Superior police sergeant gets 5 years in prison for fatal crash Construction begins for new Hermantown rink Best Bets: 'E.T.' in Leif Erikson Park Docherty three-peats in Park Point 5-Miler, joins historic group The Duluth News Tribune Minute is a product of Forum Communications Company and is brought to you by reporters at the Duluth News Tribune, Superior Telegram and Cloquet Pine Journal. Find more news throughout the day at duluthnewstribune.com. If you enjoy this podcast, please consider supporting our work with a subscription at duluthnewstribune.news/podcast. Your support allows us to continue providing the local news and content you want.

Here's a look at the top headlines from around the Northland for Thursday, June 6, 2024. Stories featured in this episode: Duluth to consider $600,000 settlement for man shot by police Motorcyclist killed in Hermantown crash Northlandia: When the News Tribune covered up a racy 1990 ad The Duluth News Tribune Minute is a product of Forum Communications Company and is brought to you by reporters at the Duluth News Tribune, Superior Telegram and Cloquet Pine Journal. Find more news throughout the day at duluthnewstribune.com. If you enjoy this podcast, please consider supporting our work with a subscription at duluthnewstribune.news/podcast. Your support allows us to continue providing the local news and content you want.

06/03/24: Joel Heitkamp is joined by Minnesota State Senator, Grant Hauschild. Grant has represented District 03 in the Duluth area (Hermantown) since 2022. This past weekend, he nominated Senator Amy Klobuchar for reelection to the U.S. Senate. Grant also talks about Minnesota session that just wrapped up, including the Uber bill and his thoughts on Sen. Nicole Mitchell.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Minnesota Duluth men's hockey team is hitting the road this weekend for the NCHC quarterfinals, and while senior defenseman Darian Gotz would much rather be playing at Amsoil Arena this weekend, the destination this week of Denver is an OK consolation prize. Gotz joins the podcast this week, and we ask him about his favorite desintations in the NCHC over the last four seasons. We also talk about his high school hockey career at Hermantown and dive into the politics of the Minnesota Class A state boys hockey tournament. Gotz also shares stories of growing up in Hibbing and being babysat by former Bulldogs forward Adam Johnson, who died in October playing hockey in England. Bulldog Insider is co-hosted by Matt Wellens and Zach Schneider. Episodes are edited and produced by Duluth News Tribune digital producers Wyatt Buckner and Dan Williamson. You can find more Bulldog hockey coverage at duluthnewstribune.com and more episodes of Bulldog Insider wherever you listen to podcasts.

The podcast crew are back for a two-parter episode, recapping the weekend's Boys High School Hockey Tournament before welcoming in Grant McGinnis of Prep Girls Hoops Minnesota to preview this week's big dance in girls basketball! Starting at (5:00), Matt, Logan, and Bill go through the prep sports headlines of the week, including reacting to Sunday's announcement of Mr. Hockey Minnesota. At (9:33), they dive into their State Boys Hockey recap, touching on each game of the Class AA Tournament first at (10:57), culminating with the Edina Hornets capturing their 14th State title. Starting at (29:10), they discuss each game of a compelling Class A tourney (29:10), and spotlight some great goaltending and an MVP performance for senior Andrew Dwinnell for St. Cloud-Cathedral. Starting at (38:29), Grant McGinnis joins the show to preview the Girls Basketball State Tournament! They talk favorites in each class, potential upset picks to look out for, and discuss the wealth of talented players in the State fom Class 4A and the likes of Aaliyah Crump (Tonka) & Liv McGill (Hopkins) all the way down to Class A standouts like Jordan Zubich of Mountain Iron-Buhl.

Its ‘Championship Saturday' in the Minnesota State High School League State Hockey Tournament over at the Xcel Energy Center as we saw the earlier matchup of Hermantown facing off against St. Cloud-Cathedral in the Class A Championship where the Crusaders won their second ever title. David La Vaque covers high school sports, specifically with this annual classic in Minnesota for the Star Tribune. He previews Chanhassen and Edina tonight for the AA title and reflects on Lou Nanne's last call tonight!   

It's State Tournament week at "the X" as the podcast previews the Boys High School Hockey Tourney with David La Vaque, a prep sportswriter at the Minneapolis Star Tribune and author of "Tourney Time: Stories from the Minnesota Boys State Hockey Tournament!" The guys get into the show by welcoming in La Vaque, before toouching on some prep sports headlines this week, including some ticket snafus at last week's Section Finals and a record-setting performance in girls basketball. Starting at (12:43), they get into their State Tourney talk by recapping last week's slate of Section Finals, including detailed breakdowns of Chanhassen, Edina, and White Bear Lake's wins that La Vaque covered for the Strib, as well as Logan's thoughts on the upset of the week down in Rochester! At (38:15), they react to the seedings and matchups of both the Class A and Class AA Tournaments and muse on how the tournaments might play out this week in St. Paul.

March 2, 2024 Today's Reading: Psalm 69:14-16; antiphon: Psalm 69:9 Daily Lectionary: Genesis 27:1-29, Mark 8:22-38Answer me, Lord, out of the goodness of your love; in your great mercy turn to me. (Psalm 69:16)In the Name + of Jesus. Amen. Have you ever felt like God was silent? You cry it in the dead of night as the walls close in and yet it appears that there was no answer? Maybe you look around the world and you see all the suffering, chaos, and tragedy and wonder where God is amid this mess. Or maybe your life is not going the way you imagined it would at this point, it has not gone as planned, and when you look around you wonder if God is really there. Whoever is reading this, I do not know what your life looks like or where you have been, but I can imagine maybe you have cried out to God and pleaded for an answer as the Psalmist does here. Satan loves when we feel isolated and alone. He wants you to look for answers in other places. He wants you to turn to other means of spirituality. He wants you to search for answers in Astrology, different crystals, palm reading, and Tarot Cards, but God cannot be found in any of these places. God does not answer by means of these pagan practices; these are a false god. Instead, if you look for God's answer, if you cry out, know that He has already answered. He has answered you in Christ. Jesus is the answer to you. Jesus is God's yes. It is His assurance that He loves you, that He cares for you, and that He draws near to you. In Christ God turns toward you and He offers you forgiveness and mercy in your nights of anguish. When you look around the world and wonder where God is amid the mess you can look to the cross and see that He has taken on the suffering, chaos, and tragedy. So, when you are looking for an answer, I encourage you to look to God's Word, visit your Pastor and receive forgiveness, attend the Divine Service and feast on the Body and Blood of Christ. This is the answer God gives out of His goodness and mercy. And it is found only in Christ, and it is good news for you. In the Name + of Jesus. Amen.Jesus, advocate on high, Sacrificed on Calv'rys altar,  Through Your priestly blood we cry:Hear our prayers, though they may falter;  Place them on Your Father's throne as your own. (LSB 773:3)- Pastor Caleb Weight is associate pastor of Peace In Christ Lutheran Church in Hermantown, MN.Audio Reflections Speaker: Pastor Jonathan Lackey is the pastor at Grace Lutheran Church, Vine Grove, Ky.Unforgivable? Unforgiveness is a prison—mentally, emotionally, and spiritually. In a world full of turmoil, many use forgiveness as a coping mechanism without understanding what true forgiveness is. Learn what forgiveness from Christ looks like, and how He forgives His people. 

March 1, 2024Today's Reading: Mark 8:1-21Daily Lectionary: Genesis. 24:32-52, 61-67; Genesis 25:1-26:35; Do you have eyes but fail to see, and ears but fail to hear? (Mark 8:18)In the Name + of Jesus. Amen. There were numerous signs pointing to Jesus being the long-awaited Messiah. It always baffles me that they couldn't see and they couldn't hear; they were blinded by their own self-righteousness. Of course, on this side of the Resurrection we can see the signs clearly. Here Jesus points to twelve and seven loaves. Numbers with great significance for Israel, twelve being the twelve tribes, and seven being a number of completion and fulfillment. Yet, these Pharisees do not see what is before them, but you do. This Jesus at the end of Lent would bring about the fulfillment of the Scriptures. He would go to the cross, where He would be smitten, stricken, and afflicted. He would pour out His blood on the cross like a lamb led to the slaughter. He would be mocked, yet no objection would leave His mouth. There the sinless Son of God would take upon Himself the sin of the world. Not only does He fulfill the prophets, but He would fulfill the promise God made to Adam and Eve in Genesis 3 and He would crush the head of Satan, and He would slam the door closed on death and open wide the graves. As we walk towards Holy Week, this remains at the center. Jesus Christ, the true Son of God, the one whom the prophets speak, is the Messiah in which all things find fulfillment and completion, including you.  In the Name + of Jesus. Amen.Stricken, smitten, and afflicted, see Him dying on the tree! 'Tis the Christ by man rejected;yes, my soul, 'tis He, 'tis He! 'Tis the long-expected Prophet, David's Son, yet David's Lord;by His Son God now has spoken; 'tis the true and faithful Word.  (LSB 451:1)- Pastor Caleb Weight is associate pastor of Peace In Christ Lutheran Church in Hermantown, MN.Audio Reflections Speaker: Pastor Jonathan Lackey is the pastor at Grace Lutheran Church, Vine Grove, Ky.The Lutheran Reader's Bible helps you develop a habit of devotion and Bible reading so you can slowly but intentionally understand and grow in God's Word. Through introductions to the sixty-six books of the Bible, guided reading plans, and more, this Bible builds your confidence to study Scripture on your own.

February 29, 2024 Today's Reading: 10 Commandments, 10th CommandmentDaily Lectionary: Genesis 24:1-31, Mark 7:24-37You shall not covet your neighbor's wife or his manservant or maidservant, his ox or donkey, or anything that belongs to your neighbor. (The 10th Commandment) In the Name + of Jesus. Amen. Last week the ninth commandment warned us from coveting our neighbors' possessions, a real struggle and temptation in today's materialistic society. The tenth commandment now turns not to possessions, but to relationships. Loneliness is an unspoken epidemic in our post COVID world. People spend more time interacting with people online than they do face to face. And even when they do, it's often hidden behind the guise of a screen on Facetime or Zoom, a counterfeit face to face interaction.  We have become a society of isolation, the barrier is no longer distance, but keyboards and screens. Authentic relationships can be hard to come by, so when you see others thriving, you may feel a twinge of jealousy seeing someone have something you don't have.This jealousy could lead you to doing foolish things. The explanation of the tenth commandment suggests that this jealousy could lead you to essentially sabotaging other's relationships. Gossiping, resentment, cruelty, pick your poison, coveting leads to all sorts of relational issues. So, once again it is important to guard yourself against coveting not only possessions, but other relationships and social circles. It isn't wrong to desire relationships, it isn't sinful to crave face to face interaction, but who you are friends with doesn't define you. Your relationships are not where your identity is found. Instead look to Christ who meets you where you are at. He draws near to you even when others keep their distance. And he gives himself to you in His body and blood. It doesn't get more personal than that. In the Name + of Jesus. Amen.Here O my Lord, I see Thee face to face;  Here would I touch and handle things unseen;Here grasp with firmer hand thee eternal face,  And all my weariness upon Thee lean.  (LSB 631:1)- Pastor Caleb Weight is associate pastor of Peace In Christ Lutheran Church in Hermantown, MN.Audio Reflections Speaker: Pastor Jonathan Lackey is the pastor at Grace Lutheran Church, Vine Grove, Ky.The Lutheran Reader's Bible helps you develop a habit of devotion and Bible reading so you can slowly but intentionally understand and grow in God's Word. Through introductions to the sixty-six books of the Bible, guided reading plans, and more, this Bible builds your confidence to study Scripture on your own.

This week on the Bulldog Insider Podcast, Minnesota Duluth freshman Aaron Pionk of Hermantown talks about his transition from forward to the defenseman, and what it was like growing up with four older brothers. Pionk was a forward throughout his high school days with the Hermantown Hawks, making the move back to the blue line when he was 18 and playing junior hockey in Cloquet with the Minnesota Wilderness of the NAHL. Shortly after switching to defense, he landed a college scholarship offer — initially from Minnesota State before coming to UMD — and then was drafted by the Minnesota Wild. His first season at UMD marks just his third as a defenseman, so Pionk admits that there is still much for him to learn about the position. One thing he doesn't need to be taught is toughness. That comes from growing up with four older brothers in Hermantown. One of those brothers who got on him — literally at times — is now one of his biggest resources. That's Neal, a former defenseman at UMD who now plays in the NHL with the Winnipeg Jets. Bulldog Insider is co-hosted by Matt Wellens and Zach Schneider. Episodes are edited and produced by Duluth News Tribune digital producers Wyatt Buckner and Dan Williamson. You can find more Bulldog hockey coverage at duluthnewstribune.com and more episodes of Bulldog Insider wherever you listen to podcasts.  

A roadie to Hermantown for Hockey Night in Minnesota that features a matinee affair with the Hermantown Hawks and Mahtomedi Zephyrs. Matt Harrington joins Pete Waggoner as they welcome in Eden Prairie coach Mike Terwilliger and Northern Lakes coach Erik Vetsch.

Erik Lofald of Duluth Denfeld football discusses the role reversal of being the favorite against Hermantown. Former Timberwolves draft choice, Minnesota Gopher, and Duluth East Greyhound, Rick Rickert, discusses the current state of college and NBA basketball. Drawing Lines features Vencie Glenn previewing the road game at Lambeau Field for the Vikings.

What if the way forward in our political moment isn't sweeping reform, but a meal around the table? As much of the world becomes more divided than ever, John Mark challenges us to become peacemakers by demonstrating God's love through the practice of hospitality.Key Scripture Passages: Mark 2v13-17, Mark 3v13-19, Romans 12v13, 1 Peter 4v8-9, Hebrews 13v1-2This podcast and its episodes are paid for by The Circle, our community of monthly givers. Special thanks for this episode goes to: Jessica from Hermantown, Minnesota; Ben from Portland, Oregon; Brooke from Nashville, Tennessee; Marc from Chino Hills, California; and Achsah from Fayetteville , Georgia. Thank you all so much!If you'd like to pay it forward and contribute toward future resources, you can learn more at practicingtheway.org/give.

Here's a look at the top headlines from around the Northland for Tuesday, Oct. 10, 2023.  The Duluth News Tribune Minute is a product of Forum Communications Company and is brought to you by reporters at the Duluth News Tribune, Superior Telegram and Cloquet Pine Journal. Find more news throughout the day at duluthnewstribune.com. If you enjoy this podcast, please consider supporting our work with a subscription at duluthnewstribune.news/podcast. Your support allows us to continue providing the local news and content you want.

UMD senior forward Blake Biondi of Hermantown joins the Bulldog Insider Podcast this week to discuss his return from double shoulder surgery and what needs to happen for the UMD offense to succeed. After missing the second half of his junior season in 2022-23 due to shoulder injuries, Hermantown native Blake Biondi is back with the Bulldogs for his senior season in 2023-24, ready to score goals and help get UMD back to the NCAA tournament after the program fell short a year ago. Biondi, a winger who was selected by the Montreal Canadiens in the fourth round of the 2020 NHL Draft, had surgery on both shoulders during the second half of last season. He joined the Bulldog Insider Podcast this week to talk about the recovery process and share what he expects of himself and the team this season. Bulldog Insider is co-hosted by Matt Wellens and Zach Schneider. Episodes are edited and produced by Duluth News Tribune digital producers Wyatt Buckner and Dan Williamson. You can find more Bulldog hockey coverage at duluthnewstribune.com and more episodes of Bulldog Insider wherever you listen to podcasts.

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Here's a look at the top headlines from around the Northland for Wednesday, Aug. 2, 2023.  The Duluth News Tribune Minute is a product of Forum Communications Company and is brought to you by reporters at the Duluth News Tribune, Superior Telegram and Cloquet Pine Journal. Find more news throughout the day at duluthnewstribune.com. If you enjoy this podcast, please consider supporting our work with a subscription at duluthnewstribune.news/podcast. Your support allows us to continue providing the local news and content you want.

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