What is giant cell arteritis (GCA) and is it serious? Giant Cell Arteritis is characterized by inflammation of the linings of larger blood vessels, usually in the head and often around the temple. Its cause is unknown, but it seems to affect older people but not always. It is also twice as...
Neither thunder nor rain nor low hanging wires stays these evangelists from the swift completion of their appointed parade route. Sometimes all you can do is laugh. Our parade planning started in March. The overall theme of the parade was “Can you hear the bell of...
It is no secret that anxiety is on the rise in our culture. Turn to almost any media form, outlet or medical report and you will find reference to rising rates of mental health problems, diagnoses, and symptoms of anxiety rampant all around us. We live in a fast-paced...
The Immune System is a complex and powerful mechanism. The primary function of the immune system is to defend the body from pathogens, which are disease-causing organisms such as viruses and bacteria. Tissues, cells, and proteins in the immune system work together to achieve this function. To...
When we held services on June 10, $100 bills were randomly distributed during worship. The “Faith $100 Challenge” encourages the congregation to live generously. "We are hoping to create a culture of thinking generously about the needs of our community," said Pastor John. "In...
One of the best things about spending time at Faith every day is seeing so many share freely of their time. Faith would not be Faith without our volunteers! Here is just a small sample of folks helping out on Thursday morning. Iva Nelson assembles bulletins every Thursday. Thank you...
Warm weather is here and so are dangerous disease carrying ticks. Protecting yourself against a bite is your best bet against illnesses like Lyme Disease. Here are some tips to prevent tick bites. Hire a pest control expert to chemically treat your yard. Use a Deet-based repellant on your skin...
As a pastor in the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America, one of the requirements that I have is to regularly take a Boundaries Workshop. This is an intentional time to talk about the foundational understandings of boundaries and power along with conversation on harassment, self-care, and the...
Faith was honored this year to receive the Lutheran Social Service "Servant of Christ Award," presented at the Saint Paul Area Synod Assembly. Faith has been partnering with Cherish All Children on the issue of child sexual exploitation and trafficking for the past couple years. Our Human...
Those who wait on the Lord shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings like eagles, they shall run and not be weary, they shall walk and not faint. Isaiah 40:31 Wow! What a promise God gives us if we wait on the Lord. What a great event, graduation from high school! You have...