Honk If You See a Big White Van

Honk If You See a Big White Van

One family’s story of redemption through foster care and adoption.  (NOTE: The following speech was given by Natalia Parker at the September 21, 2015 Lutheran Family Services Innkeeper Dinner in Colorado Springs. Look for Natalia to join Richelle Hecker and Pastor Doug on their June 1 podcast. Lutheran Family Service is holding a special event […]

Don’t Force the Horse — by Larissa Odell

Don’t Force the Horse — by Larissa Odell

Life works better when God is in control. Lord, we know that people do not control their own destiny. It is not in their power to determine what will happen to them. Jeremiah 10:23-24 New English Translation Imagine you are riding a strong willed horse. Now, you can totally control that horse, make him go […]

“…Such a Time as This” – by Steve Nickodemus

“…Such a Time as This” – by Steve Nickodemus

  Are God’s plans better than our plans? One of my greatest strengths and weaknesses is that I am a planner.  I love to plan my agendas for the day, the week, the month, the year, the decade.  This is generally a good thing, in that I am able to accomplish many things because I […]