Author Archives: lutheranoutrider

Wichita was a very special city and time in our lives. Our 2 younger children, Tim and J’Nell, Kevins little brother and sister were born there (go Jayhawks). We joined and worshiped in a Catholic Church and as they grew … Continue reading →

Sunday January 8, 2023 was a very special day. As usual it started out with our Church service. But then we extended His call to a concert by the Popple Ridge Pickers (PRP). They are a local group headed up … Continue reading →

Last week was a sad but joyous day for our family. Carl (#3) left us to be with the Lord. And now there are 9. He and Ellie lived in Mesa AZ, and Layl and I enjoyed some closer time … Continue reading →

After graduation it was, “Now what are you going to do?” I had no plan and was influenced by a couple of friends to try Auto Mechanics at Northwest Area Vocational Technical School in Thief River Falls. Kenny Hunter and … Continue reading →

Living on the North Branch of Two Rivers made for something to do when the work was done. From learning to swim to catching crawfish to fishing in the summer. Ice skating, with or without skates, to sledding in the … Continue reading →

Don’t get me wrong. It was not all work. From playing in the dish pan (for baths) to playing ball with neighbor kids and functions from church (ie. ice cream socials, Sunday School, Confirmation etc.) life was great growing up … Continue reading →

Having been encouraged to write down some experiences that have brought me to my 76th year I will attempt to post them starting at about age 8-9. We were taught a good work ethic early on. Prior to this we … Continue reading →

There are many reasons for this statement. o First and foremost is our leaving behind the Judeo – Christian values this country was founded on. o Electing law makers who have no regard for human life i.e. aborting (murdering) babies. … Continue reading →

20 January 2018 To: Editor – dhill@trftimes.com From: Ron Nordin, Lancaster, MN – ecs.ron@gmail.com Phone – 815.351.1220 Subject: Letter regarding ELCA bishops With all due respect I would like to respond to the front page article dated January 20 2018. … Continue reading →

21 March 2018 Dave Hill Editor Northern Watch For publication: The decline of this country can be directly attributed to several things: • The breakdown of the family unit. • Political correctness. • The decline of Christianity. For now I … Continue reading →