Entries by Amanda Petersen

“The Gift of Empty Hands”

When you think of a good gift, what comes to mind? Maybe there’s that person in your life who is a gift-giving maestro – they always have the right thing picked out, and you just can’t wait to open their gifts!

Heed the Donkey’s Wisdom

Author: Pastor Walther If someone refers to you as a donkey – and they probably don’t say it quite like that – it’s not a compliment!  What’s even worse is when you find yourself corrected by a donkey. In Bible times a man named Balaam found himself in that position.  He had been hired by […]

Woe & Whoa!

If you happen to be a lover of movies, you may be familiar with something called the ‘Spielberg face.”  It’s a look one of his characters gives at a pivotal moment as the camera may slowly zoom-in to their startled expression. 

“Divided We Stand”

Maybe you’re wondering, “Did I hear that right?  Isn’t it supposed to be ‘UNITED’ we stand!?’”  That’s what people usually say, and even the Bible would seem to agree with it.

Faith Looks Forward

Three summers ago we began to receive the first images from the James Webb telescope.  It is unique because it’s in orbit and therefore free from earth’s atmospheric interferences. 

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 […]