Glad you are here! I’m a church pastor who is once again living on the Iron Range in Northern Minnesota. I try to pursue and promote living life W.E.L.L (Worshipping, Encouraging, Loving, Learning) because the Bible teaches that is a great way live. Here on this website I randomly post and share some of my messages, pics, articles and resources as I find time. Please go to the About Me page to read more about who I am and what I share. Don’t be surprised to see posts that range from “How to Grow Spiritually” to “How to Fix Rusty Rocker Panels.” Check out Categories or look at the Site Map to find things on this site. There is a Google Translate button to translate this site into 100+ languages toward the bottom of the page.
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Encouraging Song of the Week: “Thank God For Sunday Morning” (by COCHREN & CO)
Every week I seem to find a song that brings me encouragement and inspires me to live for and serve Jesus. Here’s my song for this week: Neon lights and…
Keep readingWatch “NASCAR – Racing For Second” (I am Second)
Some of the NASCAR greats share about Christ in their lives from IamSecond.com
Keep readingWatch Pastor Chris’ Latest News – 7 minute Video Update (22-0317)
Pastor Chris shares some big news for our church. Join us in person 10:15am Sundays at 93 Midway Dr., Virginia, M
Keep readingWatch 22-0313 “How to Handle Your Anxiety”
[Sermon Starts at 21:22] Many people, maybe even you or someone you know, are feeling anxious about life and the future. The Apostle Paul shared with the Philippians (and us)…
Keep readingEmmanuel makes 700+ Teddy Bears for Ministry
Pastor Chris Teien shares how Emmanuel Church in Virginia, MN put together over 700 Teddy Bears for the local InFaith Adopt a Senior Ministry.
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The Value of Premarriage Counseling
I have been a pastor for 25 years and I have always tried to require at least six sessions of premarital counseling before the wedding. When I look to see…
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Thankful for Great Beginnings in Pastoral Ministry
I’ve been serving in different ministries for 24 years and there are other great men and women of God that invested in me but this picture from First Baptist in…
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The season I learned to put God before cars
When I was around 12 years old I remember sitting in one of my parents Alfa Romeo’s and praying “Lord, please don’t let me die until I can drive!” When…
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Tithing – My Experience and Gods Provision
Financial Giving is an act of worship and a test of faith. God doesn’t force you to worship Him through giving and tithing 10 percent isn’t an exact requirement –…
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