A Real Savior for a Real World
God didn’t send us his Son so that we could dress him up and forget about the real world. He sent him to save the world, to save you and me from real problems and real fears. Jesus is a real Savior for a real world.
Entries by Amanda Petersen
Relax and Receive
Are you tired yet? Are you tired of standing in long lines? Are you tired of running from this party and that event?
The Sun of Righteousness Will Rise
The nights are longer, the weather is colder, and light is scarce. Welcome to winter. Some say it’s the most wonderful time of the year while others feel a form of December depression.
Christmas Checklist: Look at the Light
As followers of Christ, as people who desire for him to be made much of in everything that we do, we need to hear John’s testimony this morning. For as he speaks you’ll realize he doesn’t say, “Look at me.” but “Look at the Light.”
Christmas Checklist: Listen to the Messengers
Sometime, silence is the best way to get someone’s attention. It had been more than 400 years since God had spoken to his people through his prophets.
Judah’s Rightful King
“Gather round,” he said, “that I may tell you what will happen in the days to come.” Jacob, the grandson of Abraham, the one who wrestled with God, the father of the twelve tribes, Israel himself, was dying.
Christmas Checklist: Follow the Directions
I don’t know if it’s a product of laziness or rebellion or a fierce desire to be independent or simply a longing just to get things done as quickly as possible. Whatever the case, we have a tendency not to follow directions.
Thankful Even in Prosperity
Why aren’t we as thankful during the good times? How does our extra wealth and security get in the way of our thankfulness? This Thanksgiving Moses gives us the answer.
Christ Alone
There’s a new swear word in American English and it starts with an E. It’s those big red letters on the advertisement urging us to buy impulsively; it’s the snooty nose of a prideful country club member; it’s the reason for the teen’s tears who finds herself on the outside of the clique.
Burning the Midnight Oil!
If you were to ask someone, “How do you feel about sleep?” what kind of answer do you think you’d get? Depends on who you ask right?
