The Complicated Heart

A journey that began in heartbreak came healing, forgiveness, and redemption.

On The Road on September 30, 2019

Chillin’ with my peeps

We just finished a fantastic week of vacation. We swam, we hiked, we canoed, we biked, we played corn hole, we played golf, we slept and we ate…a lot. But as is always the case, it’s never what we do, but who we do it with that makes vacation memorable. I will always remember the fun times I had with cousins on family vacation.…

Tim Calcara on August 10, 2019

Vacation time is Grandpa time

I remember when taking a vacation in the summer meant riding roller coasters, water skiing, binge watching movies every night, eating anything I wanted and doing it again the next day until Dad said it was time to leave and go home.

Tim Calcara on June 6, 2019

3 tips for lessening summer craziness

How can we not only survive, but thrive this summer?

Cara Putman on May 29, 2019

Moving day

I can’t tell if I’m happy or sad. I’m kind of in a fog today. The movers come on Monday and we’re be “packing up the dreams God planted” in our six bedroom home and moving to a three bedroom condo a few blocks away. You would think I’d be excited but downsizing for me, is hard. I want to keep…

Tim Calcara on March 16, 2019

Healing family hurts

Holidays can be an especially stressful time if there are unresolved issues in your family. Dr. Linda Mintle shares tips for healing family hurts.

Dr. Linda Mintle on December 19, 2018

Back to school checklist

Believe it or not, most of Eastern Iowa is less than a month away from going back to school.

Matt Deane on August 10, 2018

Joy comes in the morning

Announcing the arrival of Celestine Joy Roos, born to Nick and Sally Calcara-Roos on the 4th of July at 2:43am. Woo Hoo! She’s a Yankee Doodle Dandy alright! There’s something about the joy of a new life coming into the world that brings hope. It reminds us of the sacredness of life and the presence of God. Don’t…

July 5, 2018

Road trip fun

If you have kids, keeping everyone occupied during a long day of travel can be a challenge.

Matt Deane on May 22, 2018

Empowering your kids to choose right

The relationships we had as children with our parents can impact the way we raise our own children, and in turn, shape their views of God.

The Early Morning Late Show on May 2, 2018