Entries by Amanda Petersen

Revealed: The Church’s Groom

Can we all admit that weddings have gotten a bit out of hand these days? According to a Brides 2018 American wedding study, the average amount spent on a wedding in the U.S. was $44,000.

Understanding Revelation

Starting on April 28th and continuing through June 2nd, you will hear sermons at Eastside from the book of Revelation. Yes, it is the one you’re thinking of, that crazy thing at the end of the Bible.

We Have Hope.

On a cold January morning, against a bare wall at the top of the escalators, a man opened up his violin case and began to serenade a Washington, D.C. metro station.

What a Difference a Day Makes for Us!

You’ve all seen the commercials. Mournful, soulful music is playing in the background. Images of malnourished dogs and cats, underprivileged children flash across the screen. Why do we see those images? You know, don’t you?

He Stands at the Door and Knocks

Death is the great equalizer. When that moment arrives, it matters little whether you are rich or poor, prince or pauper, whether you live uptown or downtown, in a mansion or a dump, whether your skin is black or white or red or yellow. All are equal before the presence of death.