Christian Reformed Church

What fatherhood taught me about God
By Joe Steenholdt, Pastor of Christian Reformed Church, Luverne
June 17, 2026
At a bonfire one early summer evening, a dad turned to the teenage boys in our group and said, “You’ll never understand how much your parents love you until you have a child of your own.” That line stuck with me. Growing up, I knew my parents loved me. But ten years after that bonfire conversation, when my wife told me she was pregnant, I finally understood more about the extent. Before ever…
'Who is Jesus'
By Pastor Joe Steenholdt, Christian Reformed Church, Luverne
March 12, 2025
What kind of decisions keep you up at night? Topics like proposing to your girlfriend, choosing a job, selecting a school, or deciding whether your family should foster or adopt? These are all life-changing questions and require careful consideration. In these moments, we often turn to wise friends and internet searches for guidance. However, I’d like to focus on a question that is even more…
A 'Back to School' Prayer
By Pastor Joe Steenholdt, Christian Reformed Church, Luverne
September 06, 2023
‘Tis the season for back-to-school shopping, checking off supply lists, implementing lesson plans, and adjusting to new classes and schedules. Yet there is one thing you won’t find on the back-to-school checklist, but it is one of the most profound things you can do no matter what your connection to the school is this year – pray. Here are some suggestions with the help of Scripture to pray for…

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