King to King
I think that I’d always gotten the impression that it was sinful for the Israelites to ask for a king. We certainly get that impression from 1 Samuel chapter 8.
Entries by Amanda Petersen
From Lamb to Lamb
We grasp the story of the Passover and then trace the lamb which spans the entire Bible. We begin our journey on the road to redemption this Lenten season by traveling from lamb to Lamb.
Hang on to the Glory!
There’s just something about mountains that inspires awe. I don’t know if it’s the height or the way they lift our eyes to the sky, but there’s something about mountains.
The Hidden Glory of Suffering
How long is your rope? Where do your wits end? How high is it, “up to here?” How far down is your rock bottom? No matter who you are, you’ve felt frustrated from time to time.
Lenten Services
Check out our plan for Lenten services this year.
Heart and Habit
Your heart drives your behavior, but what drives the heart? The answer: Habit. A sermon based on Psalm 1.
Faith and Science: A False Conflict (Part 1 of 4)
Exploring the false conflict between Science and Faith. (Part 1 of 4)
The Hidden Glory of Repentance
Of all the miracles recorded in the Bible, which one is the greatest? That’s kind of an unanswerable question, isn’t it? It’s like debating the greatest world leader of all time or the greatest invention of all time. There’s really not a right answer. Some could argue the day when the sun “stood still,” others when Moses parted the Red Sea, still others the raising of Lazarus from the dead. We could keep listing miracles until the cows come home, but we’re never going to get a definitive answer.
Speak, LORD, for Your Servant is Listening
Remember the love of Christ which has given you ears to hear. May we always respond like Samuel, “Speak, Lord, for your servant is listening.”
God’s Baptismal Declaration
John was a busy man. Hundreds came every day to see him, to hear him, to be baptized by him. You can picture the scene, can’t you?
