Tim’s Writings – Side by Side Ministries

Run to Him

Prayer Directives, Tim's WritingsFebruary 23, 2026187Views 1Like 0Comments

WRITTEN BY TIM LABRECHE When we moved to Iowa, one thing we learned is that winter is not the same here as it is in Michigan. We may be on the same parallel, but winters are completely different. In Iowa, it gets much colder because there is nothing to stop the wind when it blows…

Holy Spirit Snowmelt System

Monthly Blog, Tim's WritingsFebruary 18, 2026183Views 2Likes 0Comments

WRITTEN BY TIM LABRECHE If you didn’t know, my family are transplants from West Michigan. Holland, Michigan to be more precise. This spring will be 16 years since we’ve called Iowa home. As much as we love Le Mars, naturally, there are some things we miss about Holland. One thing is something called the Snowmelt…

CommUNITY

Monthly Blog, Relationships, Tim's WritingsJanuary 20, 2026267Views 4Likes 0Comments

WRITTEN BY TIM LABRECHE Normally at church on Sundays, I like to sit up closer to the stage. I prefer this for a few reasons, When I’m up close, I feel like I’m immersed in the worship. The beat of the worship in my chest, the lights circling around, and because there are no empty…

Arthur.

Helping Others, Prayer Directives, Tandem, Tim's WritingsMarch 22, 20243KViews 0Likes 0Comments

WRITTEN BY TIM LABRECHE Exiting the coffee shop on a cold, wintery Saturday in downtown Sioux City, I started walking towards my car across the street. As always, I didn’t wear my coat, even though the temperature said I probably should have been. As I approached the door, I noticed in the distance an elderly…

Skydiving with our Savior

Prayer Directives, Tandem, Tim's WritingsJanuary 25, 20242KViews 0Likes 0Comments

WRITTEN BY TIM LABRECHE I shared in January that when we think of the word tandem, the word that comes to mind most often is a tandem bicycle. Most of us will envision a couple on a beautiful summer day, smiling and pedaling in unison. It’s truly a romantic and sweet picture. I also mentioned…

In Tandem

Prayer Directives, Tandem, Tim's WritingsJanuary 1, 20241KViews 1Like 0Comments

WRITTEN BY TIM LABRECHE When Jesus had called the Twelve together, he gave them power and authority to drive out all demons and to cure diseases, and he sent them out to proclaim the kingdom of God and to heal the sick. He told them: “Take nothing for the journey—no staff, no bag, no bread,…

You Are Not Done

Prayer Directives, Tim's Writings, Who Does God Say You Are?November 30, 20232KViews 0Likes 0Comments

WRITTEN BY TIM LABRECHE Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation; the old has passed away, and see, the new has come! (2 Corinthians 5:17, CSB) Last January, when I kicked off a year of writing about who God says we are, I started with the fact that we are forgiven.…

You are Known

Prayer Directives, Tim's Writings, Who Does God Say You Are?October 31, 20232KViews 0Likes 0Comments

WRITTEN BY TIM LABRECHE For most of last month, I have been attending the Citizen’s Academy, which the Le Mars Police Department and the Plymouth County Sheriff put on together. It’s been an exciting month to see what the officers protecting us go through. My eyes have been opened to how knowledgeable, skilled, and proficient…

You are Being Pursued

Prayer Directives, Tim's Writings, Who Does God Say You Are?October 3, 20232KViews 0Likes 0Comments

WRITTEN BY TIM LABRECHE I have many different responsibilities in my positions at both Side by Side Ministries and Habitué. One of the roles I hold is developing, designing, and creating any graphics that are needed. Whether it be a menu board a guest reads at Habitué, the prayer focus you’re reading online right now,…

You are Free!

Prayer Directives, Tim's Writings, Who Does God Say You Are?September 1, 20233KViews 0Likes 0Comments

WRITTEN BY TIM LABRECHE There’s a website I’ll visit from time to time that showcases interesting stories and images. Some posts I have no interest in. Some are really intriguing to me. The other day, as I sat on our couch and was scrolling through, I saw a post titled “50 Incredible History Moments That…