How Far Did We Go?
Far Enough To Forge A Friendship
By Marcia Faust, Guest Contributor On March 24 my husband Mike and I departed for a 22day tour of China - a long-held dream for him. He had traveled to China on business a number of times in the 80's and early 90's and had always hoped that he could return as a tourist with me by his side.
We traveled with Overseas Adventure Travel (OAT), a tour company that specializes in providing opportunities for small groups to get directly involved with people and the local culture.
... More2008 Carp Fest Fishing Contest Announced
More Than $10,000 In Prizes To Be Awarded
COON RAPIDS - Anglers will vie for more than $10,000 in prizes at the 18th annual Carp Fest fishing contest to be held Saturday, June 7, at the Coon Rapids Dam Regional Park in Coon Rapids.
Hosted by the Anoka County Parks and Recreation Department, the annual event gives fishing enthusiasts of all ages the opportunity to land the wily carp, a fish so strong it can survive a dive over the Coon Rapids Dam.
Church On A Mission: To Help Other Churches Thrive
Eagle Brook Church Helps Lead The Recharge
LINO LAKES - Most people have experienced it-the time when a once-exciting job became less about passion and more about work. Perhaps a frantic pace led to burnout, or maybe a chronic case of "the Mondays" just took over.
Whatever the reason, this loss of passion can permeate any environment-corporate, nonprofit, or otherwise. Even churches have to fight the temptation to slip into auto-pilot.
