You Shall See Heaven Open!
The picture up on the screen doesn’t really do it justice—in my mind anyway. I guess I always imagined it differently. But that’s kind of the way it is about anything fantastic, isn’t?
Entries by Amanda Petersen
The Benefits of Baptism
What do see at a baptism? Look through the eyes of faith, and you will see that the Word, through the washing with water, will be applying the benefits of baptism.
Early Childhood Open House
Eastside Lutheran’s Early Childhood is hosting an Open House! “Through the Reading Glass” is our theme this year. Come and enjoy a fun family night exploring your child’s favorite storybook characters as they choose their own adventure! Who: Children ages 2-8 and parents/caregivers. When: Thursday, January 25th from 6:oopm-7:30pm Where: Eastside Lutheran Church and School, enter the lower preschool […]
Christ’s Glory is a Mystery Revealed
A friend of a friend was in the market for a refrigerator. She wasn’t married to any particular name brand or color. There was only one thing the fridge had to have: an ice-cube and water dispenser.
When a Sword Pierces Your Soul
It seems like humans can’t quite find the words to express suffering. We always reach for a metaphor. How about Simeon’s surprising words to Mary from our Gospel lesson? “A sword will pierce your own soul too.”
He Came and Became Flesh
It’s like a well written story. It comes full circle. “In the beginning was the Word…and the Word became flesh.”
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.
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.”
