by lovelylane | Jul 3, 2022 | Health and Wholeness, Lovely Lane News
This year, as I look forward to the 4th of July, I’m feeling so much more aware of what the true meaning of the day should be. The war in Ukraine has made us feel so much more vulnerable to losing independence, the January 6th Insurrection has also opened our eyes to...
by lovelylane | Jul 1, 2022 | Lovely Lane News, Pastor Kristina
As I work on this newsletter article for July, we are just five weeks away from the due date of our sweet baby girl. Some of you have asked if we’re ready, and my answer is always mostly, “No!” There is still artwork to be hung on the walls in the nursery, lamps to...
by lovelylane | Jul 1, 2022 | Lovely Lane News, Pastor Scott
Recent news stories have focused on rising inflation, the January 6th hearings, and the Supreme Court overturning Roe vs. Wade. These stories are all worth our careful focus and attention. These stories have further brought out the rising polarization that dominates...
by lovelylane | Apr 18, 2022 | Health and Wholeness, Lovely Lane News
Exercise in order to steward the earthly tent God has given you. Keeping our hearts and our bodies strong will enable us to keep going, even as we age. Just as God gives us money to use wisely, relationships to invest in diligently, and time to use efficiently, so he...
by lovelylane | Apr 6, 2022 | Iowa Annual Conference News, Lovely Lane News, News and Announcements, Pastor Scott, United Methodist News
As Holy Week and Easter approach, I realize that church life might look different next year. As some of you know, our denomination, The United Methodist Church, has been discerning its future for a long time. Our denomination goes back to the life and teachings of...
by lovelylane | Feb 3, 2022 | Lovely Lane News, News and Announcements
The idea of practicing self-love can be daunting. We’re constantly facing internal and external challenges, such as busy schedules that make pausing for self-love or self-care seem impossible. However, taking small steps each day or week to take care of and love...
