“Humble and Riding on a Donkey”
In the Bible, humility is something associated with glory and exaltation. In fact, humility leads to victory. Nothing demonstrates more clearly than the first Palm Sunday, 2000 years ago.
Entries by Amanda Petersen
What’s New About the New Covenant?
At the cross, in the cutting of the New Covenant in Jesus’ very blood, God’s love and law are reconciled and we belong to him.
The Offense of God’s Grace
Once upon a time, there lived an evil king. He ruled over the people for 55 years. Evil, perhaps, is too light of a word to describe him.
10 Commandments from 2 Points of View: Freedom and Slavery
The Ten Commandments elicit varied responses, but each viewpoint boils down to either slavery or freedom. Which lens will you use?
Forgiveness in 2018?
In light of Logan Paul’s infamous suicide forest video and the continued efforts of the “Time’s Up” movement, we find ourselves at a pivotal moment in a culture’s understanding of forgiveness.
Salvation and Suffering Go Hand in Hand
Do the names, Invocavit, Reminiscere, Oculi, Laetare, and Judica, mean anything to you? For most of you, I’m guessing they don’t.
Jesus is Our Great High Priest
Did you happen to see the story in the news a while back about the completion of the Tzitz? “The what?” you may be asking.
The Struggle to Keep God First
Which commandment is the hardest one to keep? Maybe kids think it’s the fourth commandment, honoring their father and mother.
Jesus is Our Praying High Priest
Jesus is our Praying High Priest! In this short section of Hebrews 5, he teaches us three comforts we have because of his prayers as our high priest.
“Listen to Him”
The Transfiguration is actually a call to listen. And despite what we sometimes want, this is exactly what we need.
