The Offense of God’s Grace
Once upon a time, there lived an evil king. He ruled over the people for 55 years. Evil, perhaps, is too kind of a word to describe him.
Entries by Amanda Petersen
Look Up!…Look to the Lord!
A comedian once joked that when men reach middle age, they dive deeply into one of two things…either war history or smoking meats.
Worshipping through Holy Week
Why do we have extra church services during Holy Week? What is their purpose? And what insight can we teach our children about the different services?
You Have Peace with God
There are a multitude of incredible rescue stories that have captivated the world over the last number of years.
You’re Dead to Me
When I look at my sermon theme, I don’t know that I could ever imagine myself saying those words to someone else.
Rethinking Trials, Tests, and Temptations
I doubt that Mary Wells had any clue where her song, “My Guy,” would go when she recorded it back in 1964. Perhaps she thought it would make it to the top of the charts in 1964, which it did.
The Majesty on the Mountain
Before the game kicks off today, as you settle into your favorite recliner with a plate of food, you may hear the song: “America the Beautiful.” With descriptive lyrics, one of the lines stirs up memories for me.
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?
