"Many claim to have unfailing love, but a faithful person who can find?" Proverbs 20:6 I saw a photo of the excavations of Pompeii, the ancient Roman city that was buried, almost frozen in time, under tons of volcanic ash. The eruption was so sudden, so violent, that many people were doing the basic day-to-day... Continue Reading →
Weekly Devotion – Come and See
“When Jesus turned and saw them following, he said to them, “What are you looking for?” They said to him “Rabbi” (which translated means Teacher), “where are you staying?” Then Jesus says to them, “Come and see.” John 1:38-39 I don’t know about you, but when I invite someone over to my home, I check the... Continue Reading →
2020 Ignite Annual Meeting
Ignite’s first annual meeting will be held February 1st at Messiah Lutheran Church 1706 Lee Blvd., North Mankato, 56003. Eucharist service will be at 11am with a potluck to follow. The business meeting and voting will start at 1pm. Come join us when you can. The meeting is open to all 4th day community (Ignite... Continue Reading →
Weekly Devotion – Named and Claimed
And when Jesus had been baptized, just as he came up from the water, suddenly the heavens were opened to him and he saw the Spirit of God descending like a dove and alighting on him. And a voice from heaven said, “This is my Son, the Beloved, with whom I am well pleased.” Matthew... Continue Reading →
Weekly Devotion – Epiphany
On entering the house, they saw the child with Mary his mother; and they knelt down and paid him homage. Then, opening their treasure chests, they offered him gifts of gold, frankincense, and myrrh. Matthew 2:11T Messengers of faith come to us in all shapes and sizes and surprise us with their gifts and their... Continue Reading →
Thirsty Thursday – Save the Date / Calling All Writers
I pray each and every one of you had a blessed Christmas and Happy New Year! Annual Meeting Here's your friendly reminder to save the date of February 1, 2020. Ignite will be having our first annual meeting that afternoon. All 4th day community is invited to attend the meeting where we will be discussing... Continue Reading →
Weekly Devotion – The Gift
See, I am sending an angel ahead of you to guard you along the way and to bring you to the place I have prepared. Exodus 23:20 (NIV) "For I know the plans I have for you," declares the Lord, "plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and... Continue Reading →
Weekly Devotion – Believe!
If our greatest need had been information, God would have sent us an educator. If our greatest need had been technology, God would have sent us a scientist. If our greatest need had been money, God would have sent us an economist. If our greatest need had been pleasure, God would have sent an entertainer.... Continue Reading →
Weekly Devotion – Will the Christ Child Come?
Halfway through December, we were doing the regular evening things when there was a knock at the door. We opened it to find a small package with a beautiful ceramic lamb inside. We looked at the calendar and realized that the 12 days of Christmas were beginning!! We waiting excitedly for the next night's surprise... Continue Reading →
Weekly Devotion – Christmas IQ Quiz
Do you know the Biblical story of Jesus' birth? Do you know what's "really" in the scriptures, or have you "assumed" some things about the story from all the Christmas stories you've read. Take the following IQ Quiz. See how well you do. Check out the scripture verses at the end of each question and... Continue Reading →