“Prayer is a Privilege, not a Right”
Is it a privilege or a right? We don’t always like to think in those terms.
Entries by Amanda Petersen
A Dove from Above
Over the past few months there has been a lot of attention on Vatican City with the election of a new pope. Inside of Vatican City rests St. Peter’s Basilica, the largest church on earth.
Appointed with Purpose
In the movie, The Hunt for Red October, a rogue Russian submarine was led by its captain – a character played by Shawn Connery. Before disembarking on their mission, he writes a letter to his Soviet authorities informing them of his intent to defect.
Telling How Much God Has Done For You!
Passage: Luke 8:26-39 Date: June 30, 2025 Pastor: Pastor Horton There’s something to be said for coming home. Be it after a long vacation and getting to finally sleep in the comfort of your own bed, or the happy reunion with your pet after boarding them, or seeing family again and having that favorite meal […]
“A Blessing That Lasts”
I’ve used the NPH book “Sermon Texts” a lot in ministry. It not only brings you through the proposed texts & readings for Sundays of the church year, but also includes suggested texts for special festivals.
June 2025 Newsletter
My first parsonage was located on the edge of town in the Minnesota River Valley. It was beautiful, but it was also filled with snakes.
A Perpetual Promise
Theme: A Perpetual Promise Text: Matthew 28:20b (EHV) Pastor Souksamay Grace and peace to you from him who is, and who was, and who is to come. – Rev. 1:4 Dear friends in Christ, “And surely I am with you always until the end of the age.” (v.20b) These are some of the last words […]
May Newsletter
This time of year has been called many things as the spring warms into the summer. Graduation Season. Wedding Season.
Listen, Live, & Let Loose: Worthy is the Lamb!
Have you ever experienced great excitement? It was an exciting night a week from Thursday in Green Bay, WI.
Seeing does not equal believing
The world has done a big disservice to Thomas. What I mean is this. When you think of the apostle Thomas, what is the first thing you remember?
