Contrary to Popular Belief: God’s Word Is All You Need
When we were packing for a vacation with our extended family earlier this month, I was surprised at how much stuff we ended up taking with us…
Entries by Amanda Petersen
Contrary to Popular Belief: You Can’t Always Go Home
I’ve been a pastor now for nearly 17 years. I’ve been privileged to preach in Florida, Ohio, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, and Wisconsin. I’ve preached in front of congregations as few as 10 and I’ve presented to an arena filled with more than 2000.
Contrary to Popular Belief: She’s Not Dead, She’s Sleeping
Desperation makes people do crazy things. When you’re at the end of your rope, when you’ve exhausted seemingly every other avenue, you’re willing to do just about anything.
Contrary to Popular Belief: God’s Got This!
Sometimes it seems like our God is sleeping, doesn’t it? But what is really the source of our fears? Dare to believe that God’s Got This.
Contrary to Popular Belief: This Is My Family
There are some topics that are sensitive to preach on. I think family is one of them. Because family is precious…
Contrary to Popular Belief: The Sabbath is For Man
The Pharisees and the experts in the Law thought they had it all figured out. Their relationship with God was as good as it could get, because they were following all the laws better than anyone else.
Training Our Children for Worship
As parents, God has given us the awesome responsibility to bring up our children in the training and instruction of the Lord.
Holy, Holy, Holy
On this Holy Trinity Sunday we look at Isaiah’s vision and, specifically, God’s holiness…
What Should We Be Praying For: A Violent Breeze Or A Gentle Breath?
I’ve always wanted to go visit Europe. Now, I’m not terribly interested in foreign cuisine or culture.
Complete Love Overcomes Fear
A family had worked for weeks on a 1,000 piece puzzle. But just as they were putting the final pieces in, they realized a few were missing…
