“Goodbyes hurt because you leave a piece of your heart behind with the people.” A friend of mine made this statement, shortly after I returned from my year in Cambodia. This quote perfectly captures how I feel about St. Paul this week. I remember whe…
When Maddy Tyler arrived at St. Paul in January 2025, she came with an eagerness and a lot of questions she didn’t yet know how to ask. Eighteen months later, she’s heading toward her next call with new skills, great friends, stories to share, and a…
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About this time every year, I get a bit nostalgic for a moment and think about my summers as a child. My mom did her best to keep my sister and me busy and occupied most of the summer, which usually meant a whole variety of camps and activities. Amon…
School may be out, but summer is a perfect time to keep curiosity alive and faith growing. St. Paul children’s ministries has put together hands-on activities for kids and families to enjoy together during the summer months. Think of it as a season-l…
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What was the last thing you did that you didn’t want to end? Not just something that entertained you for a little while, but something that stayed with you afterward. Something that became a memory. Something you would gladly do again. We have no sh…
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Dave Farr spent 21 years in the United States Navy, worked supply chain for a defense contractor on the Gulf Coast and managed robotic welding projects. Dave found his way to St. Paul in 2023. He joins the staff as operations director, responsible fo…
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Unless you’ve been living under a rock somewhere, you’ve probably heard that the World Cup is currently taking place in multiple cities throughout North America. This international soccer tournament hosts 48 teams from around the world and millions o…
When Dave Kull stumbled across a list of the best hikes in every state, he did what he usually does — started making plans. His wife, Jill, heard the idea and braced herself. “His idea of traveling is to be on the go and travel all around,” Jill said…
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Last week, on one of those evenings when it was just too muggy to do much of anything outside, my son asked to have a family art night. We all love to make stuff, but my son, Amos, is the only one among us who has any drawing skills. So, to make it m…
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I recently found myself sitting with friends around a firepit for the first time this season, and I was captivated by the simplicity of the moment. Faces illuminated with joy. Laughter came from every direction as people reconnected and caught up. Th…
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Four St. Paul members and Quad Cities Honor Flight guardians and veterans share what it means to spend a day in service to those who served. Every May, June, and September, a charter flight lifts off from the Quad Cities International Airport in Moli…
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I’ve been thinking a lot about a podcast I listened to this past week, The Happiness Lab with Dr. Laurie Santos. It was a re-aired episode from earlier in the year and a topic that often comes up in conversation with friends. This episode features yo…