Eastside Eagle Tournament
Please join us February 23rd-25th as Eastside Lutheran School hosts our 46th Annual Eagle Tournament!
Entries by Amanda Petersen
A Strange Doxology
That word “doxology,” is not a strange word for us. It comes from a combination of two Greek words: “doxa”, which means “glory,” and “logia” which means, “word.”
Ashes on Ash Wednesday: The Why and the How
Ash Wednesday marks the beginning of Lent, the Christian’s 40-day journey with the Lord to the cross and tomb, preparing for the proclamation of Easter. The 40 days are reminiscent of several biblical events: Jesus’ 40-day fast at the beginning of this ministry, Moses’ stay on Mount Sinai at the giving of the Law, and Elijah’s fast on his way to the mountain of God.
Jesus is Our Ultimate Prophet
Once upon a time when I was growing up, there were those in my class who faithfully watched the WWF: the World Wrestling Federation. Do you remember any of that cast of crazy characters?
All that Work for Nothing?
On a plaque on the wall behind my desk that I received as a gift for 15 years in the ministry is a Bible passage. It’s a passage that one of my favorite professors from my seminary days would use to end all of his courses.
Are You Overjoyed When You See the Star?
Brandon and Tristan Spoerly were having the time of their lives. They had entered an essay contest sponsored by the Houston Texans.
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Turn on the Light!
Most of you know that I’m not a fan of winter. I’m actually enjoying the mild winter we’re having so far. But I know what’s coming.
What Happened to the Tree?
I know this isn’t so much the case any more with all of the streaming and binge watching that takes place now. However, it used to be that when you watched TV, especially shows that had a plot line in them, that as the season would end, it would often end with a cliffhanger.
Look to Little Bethlehem
Why Bethlehem? Of all the places in Israel, why that little town of Bethlehem? Bethlehem was so insignificant, that it wasn’t even large enough to list when Judah was assigned her as part of her territory.
