American Sniper … Win a Copy

May 15, 2015 | Friends

On May 25th, most Americans will enjoy a day off of work. Kids will have wrapped up or will be about to wrap up another school year, and the promise of summer fun will be in the air. What’s too often forgotten is that this bonus day off came at great cost. You...

Jesus Wept and Good Grief.

Aug 6, 2014 | Community, Friends, Vicki Tiede, Women

Jesus wept. ~John 11:35~   I’ve heard it said that this is both the shortest and the saddest verse in the Bible, but I would add that it’s one of the most comforting verses as well. My warrior-friend-who-is-like-a-sister Emma is full of metastasized breast...

You Need Your Friends

Sep 14, 2013 | Church, Community, Friends, Vicki Tiede, Women

You never know what a week will bring. I’m just sayin’ … Last week I planned a Saturday morning “catchin’ up” walk with a friend. I wasn’t a very good walking buddy though, as I was doubled over with gallbladder pain for the...