Welcome Home Sunday
There’s something about home. Home is where you relax after a long day of work. Home is where you can let your hair down, because you know the people there will love you, even with your quirks and flaws.
Entries by Amanda Petersen
The Church of the Living Dead
Are you publicly committed, but inwardly distant? Have you been keeping up a good reputation, but not considering your character, the inner integrity of your faith?
Invest Wisely in True Riches
Turn of the century author, Ambrose Bierce said, “Money is the chief god of America’s leading religion.” Do you think he was right? Others would argue that the driving force in our country is not freedom, but greed. Are they right?
“Lord, Teach Us to Pray”
“Ask and you shall receive.” That’s what Jesus said, right? Then why do prayers go unanswered? In the midst of not knowing, we say “Lord, Teach Us to Pray.”
Even When He’s the Guest, He’s the Host
What pops into your mind when you hear the term, “worship service?” Probably multiple things. Perhaps it’s the hymns we sing? Maybe it’s the sermon or the lessons? Maybe it’s the prayers? Perhaps it’s the Lord’s Supper?
God’s Loving Justice: Caring for Souls in Need
Today we take off the blindfold to see God’s loving justice as he commands us to care for souls in need.
How Should A Christian Handle Panhandlers?
Caring for the poor is not difficult to understand, but it can be difficult to do in our modern context. God’s people often feel this tension when it comes to panhandlers begging on the street corners of Madison.
Free to Serve Our Neighbor
There is an old Jewish legend that before the temple in Jerusalem was built, two brothers lived and farmed on that site right next to each other. One was married and had a large family and the other was single.
Free to Live by the Spirit
It’s an iconic scene. The battle lines are drawn. Independence is on the line. With one word, William Wallace spurs the Scottish into the fray to fight to the death. That one word…Freedom.
Maturity in Christ
For two years during college I was a dodge ball referee for the local YMCA. It was an adult coed dodge ball league and yes, it was about as ridiculous as you’d expect.
