Victorious Over Despair
They were in shock. Complete and total disbelief. It didn’t seem real. Things had changed overnight. Everything they had been dreaming about was shattered. Their hope was dashed. What else could they do but go home.
A Lesson on Doubt
/in sermons /by Amanda PetersenDoubting Thomas…It’s an unfortunate nickname. Because it wasn’t just Thomas, you know. Unbelief was the default reaction to Jesus’ resurrection.
Personal Prayer Part 1: Going Deep
/in Pastor's Blog /by Amanda PetersenDeep work is important for any meaningful pursuit, but I find it particularly applies to personal prayer.
It Doesn’t End Like This.
/in sermons /by Amanda PetersenEaster sets before you the prospect of fearlessness in life as well as death. Let us trust in Jesus’ resurrection!
The Beauty of the Cross
/in sermons /by Amanda PetersenJohn is incredibly restrained as he depicts the ugliness of the crucifixion. He is too focused on the beauty of his Savior’s love.
How Much Does Your Savior Love You?
/in sermons /by Amanda Petersen“How do I love thee, let me count the ways.” Sounds almost Shakespearean, but it’s actually the beginning of a sonnet by Elizabeth Barrett Browning, written for her husband.
Jesus Is Both Defeated and Victorious
/in sermons /by Amanda PetersenIBack in the beginning of Lent, which honestly seems like months ago, we shared a devotional booklet with the congregation titled: Christus Paradox, or the paradoxes of Christ.
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