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.
Entries by Amanda Petersen
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.
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.
Not Because of You, Because of Him!
I watched the classic Charlie Brown Christmas Special again last week. If you haven’t seen it it in a while, perhaps you remember that Charlie Brown is frustrated with how commercialized Christmas has become.
Do You Want Him?
What do you want for Christmas this year? It’s a question that takes on more urgency as Christmas draws closer, doesn’t it?
Listen to the Forerunners!
Isn’t it interesting how we often try to get people’s attention by being louder. We’ll shout someone’s name.
Exiles: Babylon
Psalm 137 is a tough read. I don’t think we can truly empathize with the exiles in Babylon.
The Church Lacks Nothing in Christ
I want you to picture this scene in your mind: You’re sitting at a table at a local establishment. You’re enjoying a nice dinner with your spouse or your friends.
