"God's Compass: Finding His Direction," the first collection of writings of "Sioux City Journal" devotional columnist, Kathy Yoder, was released this week and purchase information is available at ...

“Give thanks to the LORD, for he is good; his love endures forever” (1 Chronicles 16:34). I’m thankful. I’m thankful every morning when I wake up for another day of life. Another day and all the ...

Last weekend I transplanted flower bulbs and plants a friend gave me. Excited to get them into the ground, I stuck my shovel into the dirt with great anticipation. The only thing that moved was dust ...

The weather last week made everyone stop what they were doing and take notice. Many plans were not only interrupted, but completely halted. Events were cancelled. Schools and businesses closed.

I’m writing this week’s column on Christmas Eve, knowing that it will appear in print two days after Christmas Day. The presents will be unwrapped. The Christmas parties will be over. The tinsel will ...

I’ve known many people in my life. Some I’ve met for just a moment, but have never forgotten them. Like this very good and kind pastor I met in a waiting room once. Immediately, I saw his servant’s ...

“Because of the LORD’s great love we are not consumed, for His compassions never fail. They are new every morning; great is your faithfulness” (Lamentations 3:22-23). I celebrated my birthday earlier ...

There’s a crispness in the morning air that only comes during one season of the entire year. It’s not present during rainy spring afternoons or the occasional cool summer night. The crispness in ...