Christian Education: Is it worth it?
As much as we would truly love it to be the case, a Christian education at Eastside Lutheran is not free. The question remains: Is Christian education worth the price?
Entries by Amanda Petersen
He Still Opens Hearts
I’ll never forget sitting across from her trying to explain the gospel. Mary was the president of the condo association I had been doing grounds work for during my second year at Seminary. I had been praying…
He Shepherds His Flock
“It is better to be a lion for a day than a sheep for all your life.” That quote comes from Elizabeth Kenny, an Australian nurse most famous for promoting an alternative method of treating polio.
A Control Complex and The Freedom of Dependence
The antidote for a control complex is learning the blessed freedom of dependence, the freedom found in trusting God’s control.
He Gives You the Courage to Speak Your Peace!
I wonder what Festus did to deserve this? Of all the places in the Roman Empire to be made governor, this had to be the worst.
Jesus Is Our Eternal Easter High Priest
Earlier this week I did a very broad Google search. I searched, “Top ten most needed things.”
The Four “R’s” of the Resurrection
Four sermonettes based on a compilation of the Easter gospels. He has risen! Alleluia!
Blood, Sacrifice, and a Clean Conscience
Blood and sacrifice are so removed from our normal experience. But when a conscience needs cleansing, a blood sacrifice is the only thing that will suffice.
Jesus Is the Mediator of a New Covenant
Advertisers love to use words like “better,” or “new and improved,” to entice people into purchasing their products. The problem is that the promise doesn’t always pan out.
Easter is a Special Opportunity
Easter may very well be one of our greatest opportunities to share Jesus with others. The Easter message is a life changing message.
