Entries by Amanda Petersen
Meditatio (Meditation)
Meditation is often associated with Eastern religions. But biblical meditation or Meditatio as Luther explains is much different.
Prepared Highways
Winter is demanding on our Wisconsin roadways, isn’t it? Even when you’ve lived here for a long time, it usually takes that first good snowfall to remember how to drive in the wintertime. You really have to remember to slow down and sometimes even what you think is slow enough is not. And yet, it’s not only the driving difficulty that increases exponentially because of our winter weather, but the wear and tear on the roads is also magnified.
Oratio (Prayer)
As Christians, we thank God for the gift to his church of men like Martin Luther. God used Luther to accomplish many things, most notably a rediscovery of the truth that we are declared “not guilty” because the righteousness of Christ has been given to us through faith. Luther also prompted a return to studying the Scriptures.
2020 Advent and Christmas Services
Information on services this Advent and Christmas.
A Meaningful Christmas
May the true meaning of Christmas shine the brightest in your heart this year when many things are stripped away.
Expect More out of God
My daughter’s favorite character from Winne the Pooh is Tigger. “TI double guh er” The wonderful thing about tiggers is tiggers are wonderful things!
Thanks for Nothing?
I think generally, we’re a thankful people here at Eastside. We spent the first part of our service speaking words of thanksgiving as we’ve quoted various different words of Scripture. We’ve sung hymns of thanksgiving. In a few minutes, we’ll approach the throne of God’s grace and thank him again for specific blessings. I’ve even heard people who are so thankful, that they say, “Thanks for nothing!” Can you believe that?
It’s a Fact! Christ has been Raised!
You can understand why they feel this way, can’t you? Can’t you identify with the fears and misgivings of the people of Corinth?
Remember Who You Are
Through Christ our sin is forgiven and we are counted as holy in God’s eyes. Though we are sinners, we are counted as saints! And that’s how God wants us to live.
