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Steven Michael Cabrin died peacefully, surrounded by his loving family on July 17, 2024. Born in Great Falls, MT to Laurence and Rita Cabrin on Sept. 10, 1954. He grew up on a ranch outside of Wolf Creek, MT with his two brothers, and his two sisters; one of whom is deceased. Steven was one of the four generations to graduate high school from Cascade, MT in 1972. Steven spent his 69 years of life developing into the strong, loving, family man he was. He joined the Navy and married Sharon Baker in Chewelah, WA on Oct. 19, 1973. He later...
In the past three days I have once again been reminded about the fragility and uncertainty of life. Last Thursday my brother-in-law Kurt texted me that a nephew of his had died unexpectedly from a heart attack. This man was on a detail with the company he worked for and had unusual chest pains. He went to the hospital on Wednesday evening and died Thursday. No prior heart issues. Now his wife, children and family are left with a huge, unexpected void in their lives. Early this morning I received a message from a dear friend who lives on a...
Myrle Allon Gollaher, born in Wenatchee, Washington on June 18, 1942, passed away from heart disease, on June 30, 2024, in Spokane, Washington, at the age of 82. Myrle went to school in Cascade, Montana graduating in 1960 and furthered his education at Northern Montana College and Montana State University. Myrle successfully competed in bull riding, bareback and steer wrestling and proudly served in the United States Navy before embarking on a lifelong career as a cattle rancher, establishing...
The Rich Young Ruler asked Jesus, “Good Teacher, what shall I do to inherit eternal life?” (Luke 18:18). The Philippian Jailer asked the imprisoned disciples, “Sirs, what must I do to be saved?” (Acts 16:30). A lawyer asked Jesus, “Teacher, what shall I do to inherit eternal life?” (Luke 10:25). There are many Bible verses that answer the question asked. But they all point ultimately to the same thing: self-denial. Jesus said that anyone who desires to follow Him must “deny himself” (Matt. 16:24). Jesus put His finger directly on the Rich You...
Delores Nadine (Fairbanks) Juedeman passed away on Wednesday, June 19, 2024 at the age of 92, surrounded by her four children, their spouses and her oldest grandson. Delores was born on August 8, 1931, in Great Falls, Montana to Frank and Henrietta Fairbanks. She grew up in Geraldine, Montana and graduated from Geraldine High School in 1949. Following high school, she attended Montana State College in Bozeman and obtained her bachelor’s degree in nursing. Her education included working for t...
Celebrations can be great fun. I know that most of us today are celebrating the founding of our country. July 4, 1776, is one of the greatest days in man’s history in my opinion. The best one was the day Jesus came out of the tomb and guaranteed victory for all who believe in Him! The second-best day of celebration for me was the day in the spring of 1971 that I accepted Jesus Christ as my savior. I must say it took several decades for me to truly appreciate the value that is to me. I still am learning what a great thing it is to be a C...
As mentioned in the prior segment, Jesus’ shed blood on the Cross provided the solution to sin – the only solution. No one can obey The Law 100% perfectly; no one’s conscience is infallible. Jesus died to provide the only means for remission of sins – freedom from the guilt and enslavement of sin. It is as if the sins were never committed. His sinless blood was shed to wash us clean and to purchase freedom. He did what we could not do: He created the way to reconciliation with God and to escape eternal death. But we must respond. Two others wer...
Governor Jeff Landry of Louisiana recently signed into law requiring the display of the Ten Commandments in Louisiana’s classrooms. This is the first law of its kind in the country since 1980, when a more moderate Supreme Court ruled a similar Kentucky law unconstitutional. The new law gives schools until Jan. 1 to display the Ten Commandments on “a poster or framed document that is at least eleven inches by fourteen inches” in every classroom. The commandments have to be the display’s “central focus” and be “printed in a large, easily readab...
Over the past several months, I have been very blessed by God and from many of my friends. I even was blown away by Jerry Iamurri, the executive director of our mission’s organization, InFaith-The American Missionary Fellowship. Much of this “blessing” involves various outreaches and ministry work that my wife Lisa and I can do thanks to God’s empowerment. First, I would like to thank God for the 20 kids that were faithful in coming to the after-school Bible clubs in Elliston and Wolf Creek. Those kids were able to learn about God’s wonderful...
Who was Jesus? Why did His death make a difference? The Bible states very clearly who Jesus was/is. And who He was/is makes the difference. I will let the Scripture speak for itself regarding who Jesus is, quoting from the New King James Version (Thomas Nelson, publishers). Jesus wasn’t an unfortunate victim of prejudice, or of tyranny, or of circumstances… “Then Mary said to the angel, ‘How can this be, since I do not know a man?’ And the angel answered and said to her, ‘The Holy Spirit will come upon you, and the power of the Highest wil...
Lynda Anne Hillmar, 74, passed away May 31, 2024, at Peace Hospice in Great Falls. She was born on September 8, 1949, to Clifford and Helen Huntsberger (Bruneau). Lynda graduated from Great Falls High School in 1968 and the University of Montana in 1974. She married Bert William “Bill” Hillmar on September 8, 1973. Lynda and Bill had two children while stationed at Pease AFB, NH. They were stationed in Hawaii and Nebraska before settling at Dumfries, VA where Bill was with the Department of Def...
Did Jesus really need to die on the Cross? Isn’t there another way? God did a very interesting thing after Adam and Eve sinned and immediately experienced spiritual death. He “delayed” the Advent of the Redeemer. Technically, He could have sent Jesus as soon as the two realized the enormity of what they had done and its consequences. Instead, He “delayed” this for many centuries. Why? One answer is simple: He wanted to prove to us that there was only one way to solve the problem. After Adam and Eve sinned, they were left on their own. They...
On February 10, 2024, at the age of sixty-four, James Alan Belisle passed away peacefully in Spokane, WA, in the home of his brother and sister-in-law, Ron and Kathy, and surrounded by the love and care of his siblings. He had suffered a stroke on December 28th, 2023. The days following were spent at Sacred Heart in Spokane with swarms of family arriving at his bedside and via FaceTime, sharing their love and favorite memories with him. He felt deeply loved upon his death. The last of seven...
Time, they say, eases the heartache and disappointments of life. I would add to that it also diminishes the highlights, the wonderful things of life. By that I think of the many championships my children won playing baseball, basketball and softball, and even myself as a young guy. At the time the victory is sweet, I mean it is always better to win a championship game than lose it right? But the fame and exultation soon fade, and life goes on. As young adults, married with kids (most of them) they are busy working and raising their families, an...
Why did Jesus Christ die on the Cross? The path to the Cross begins in Eden … As Genesis chapter 1 relates, mankind was made in God’s image and was declared by God to be “very good” (verses 27, 31). Adam and Eve were able to behold God and to talk with Him face to face because they had not sinned. Just what is sin, by the way? The Bible defines it simply and clearly: “To him that knoweth to do good, and doeth it not, to him it is sin.” (James 4:17 KJV) In modern wording: If you know what is good/right, but don’t do it, you have sinned. Sin i...
This coming weekend is supposed to be dedicated to the honoring of, remembering of the soldiers who have died in defense of the country. It is supposed to be a somber time, a time of reflection on sacrifice. For a soldier and their family, to suffer death on the battlefield is truly the ultimate sacrifice. I have had people in my life whose families had lost uncles, fathers, brothers, cousins and friends in World War II, Korea, Vietnam, during special operations in the 1980s-90s, and the endless war on terrorism since 2001. It is for sure a lif...
“Therefore I exhort first of all that supplications, prayers, intercessions, and giving of thanks be made for all men, for kings and all who are in authority, that we may lead a quiet and peaceable life in all godliness and reverence,” 1 Tim. 2:2. In this single verse, the Holy Spirit inspired Paul to use four of the seven words for prayer found in the New Testament. Although synonymous, each word carries significant meaning. Such praying must therefore be vitally important. Whereas obedience unto God’s word is the requirement for and evide...
Many of you have been hearing about ballot initiative 14, some of you perhaps not. This is one political item that you do not want to ignore. What is it you ask? It is a proposal written by Planned Parenthood (national group) that if enough signatures are gathered by June, will place on the fall ballot a proposal to enshrine unlimited abortion in our state constitution. As you read this many paid for, out-of-state proponents of abortion are canvassing our towns and cities asking people to sign the petition to get this on the fall ballot. It is...
In Luke 12:16-23, Jesus told a parable about a rich farmer whose fields yielded a bumper crop. The man was concerned about what he would do with all his grain. Did he think to tithe from it to the ministries of God? Did he consider giving a portion of his unexpected abundance to needy people? No, the rich farmer’s concerns extended no farther than his own fences. Thus, he planned to tear down his barns to build bigger barns and hoard the grain. Perhaps the wealthy farmer reasoned that to give away his excess would flood the market, and that w...
Lucy Wilson Pettapiece was born March 9, 1926 in Sebring, Florida, One of the four children of Ruth (Turner) Wilson and John E. Wilson. Lucy grew up in the south, Georgia and Florida, moving many times to accommodate her father's job as a Civilian Conservation Corp manager. Lucy skipped first grade as she could already read, and her senior year of high school as she already had enough credits and WWII was looming. At the age of 16, she attended college at the University of Texas in Austin,...
Tex E. Rieke, 83, passed away peacefully at home. Born in Auburn, Indiana, Tex's heart belonged to the mountains of Montana where he moved at a young age. Raised on the Ox Bow Ranch near Wolf Creek, he cherished the ranching life. After serving in the United States Marine Corps and raising his family in Billings, Tex found solace in the Snowy Mountains. He later settled in the Bitterroot Valley. Tex is survived by his brother Rex Rieke (Judy), his children Jill Bonny (Caleb) and Ken Rieke,...
Americans will soon lose their freedom unless people of faith stand against evil sweeping the nation, according to best-selling author Eric Metaxas. This prophetic warning was given at the Foothills Community Christian School annual Spring Banquet at the Heritage Inn on April 2. "Wickedness has increased," Metaxas told the 600-plus audience. "God is asking: 'Now will you stand up?'" "God is calling us to arise in this hour" to join Him in this battle of good vs. evil, Metaxas said. "Will you sta...
Donald "Big Don" Heikkila was born to Henry and Anna Marie Heikkila on February 12, 1954 and passed away from complications from RSV on March 25, 2024 at the age of 70. Donnie and his twin sister are the oldest of 8 children. He grew up in Ulm, Montana until the age of 12. After that, he lived in group homes in Boulder, Polson, and Ronan. He moved to Big Sandy in 2000 and has lived at the Big Sandy Activities Group Home since then. His life at the group home was surrounded by more than just...
I imagine that many who read these articles would call themselves “Christian”. But I am not so naive as to think everyone who reads them would be, as Jesus says, “born-again”. There are many religious souls who feel they are right with God, when in fact they are not. So many strive for “victory”, over finances, sinful habits, work situations, etc. We think our striving and efforts will give us “victory” in the spiritual realm because it works in the physical realm. But with God, victory usually comes after we have been defeated. What...
In a few days the world will be celebrating Easter. The first Easter was the day in which the disciples and enemies of the Lord Jesus Christ discovered that the tomb in which Joseph of Arimathaea and Nicodemus had laid the body of Jesus was empty. The disciples of Jesus were perplexed and sorrowful over the empty tomb. Even though Jesus had been telling them for months, and even years that He would be rejected, crucified (he used the term “lifted up”) and then rise from the dead after three days, in their sorrow and confusion they did not und...
