When you think about your life, what times would you consider to be the most valuable? I’m not saying the most fun necessarily, but those times in which you grew the most, the times that paid off so to speak years later, the times that were the most valuable.
https://www.eastsidelutheran.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/cross-on-bible-green.jpg11551732Amanda Petersenhttps://www.eastsidelutheran.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/eastside_lutheran_logo-300x117.jpgAmanda Petersen2021-09-19 08:00:002021-09-17 09:55:49Our Family Values the Cross
If I were to say, “See you next time!” What immediately comes to mind? Or how about, “My pleasure!” What pops into your head?
https://www.eastsidelutheran.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/cross-on-bible-green.jpg11551732Amanda Petersenhttps://www.eastsidelutheran.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/eastside_lutheran_logo-300x117.jpgAmanda Petersen2021-09-12 08:00:002021-09-13 13:06:39Our Family Cares About Individuals!
I knew a man who was very proud of his Christian heritage. In conversation he loved to bring up that his father helped build a church just north of town.
https://www.eastsidelutheran.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/cross-on-bible-green.jpg11551732Amanda Petersenhttps://www.eastsidelutheran.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/eastside_lutheran_logo-300x117.jpgAmanda Petersen2021-09-05 08:00:002021-09-07 10:59:36A Disciple Craves God’s Word
Hard teachings of the Bible are difficult to swallow. What advice does Jesus have for modern disciples who follow even as many turn away?
https://www.eastsidelutheran.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/cross-on-bible-green.jpg11551732Amanda Petersenhttps://www.eastsidelutheran.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/eastside_lutheran_logo-300x117.jpgAmanda Petersen2021-08-29 08:00:002021-08-30 08:19:35The Bread of Life Can Be Hard to Swallow
We are not a society that likes to deal in absolutes. Our post modern society likes to think that absolutes don’t exist.
https://www.eastsidelutheran.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/cross-on-bible-green.jpg11551732Amanda Petersenhttps://www.eastsidelutheran.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/eastside_lutheran_logo-300x117.jpgAmanda Petersen2021-08-22 08:05:002021-08-19 13:10:07The Bread of Life is One of a Kind!
“So the Jews started grumbling about him…” It was Solomon who was inspired by the Holy Spirit to write, “There is nothing new under the sun.”
https://www.eastsidelutheran.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/cross-on-bible-green.jpg11551732Amanda Petersenhttps://www.eastsidelutheran.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/eastside_lutheran_logo-300x117.jpgAmanda Petersen2021-08-15 07:28:002021-08-13 07:31:12The Bread of Life is Given in Grace
Where are you focused? Up or Down? The Bread of Life is more important than earthly bread. Look up to Christ who can satisfy eternally!
https://www.eastsidelutheran.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/cross-on-bible-green.jpg11551732Amanda Petersenhttps://www.eastsidelutheran.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/eastside_lutheran_logo-300x117.jpgAmanda Petersen2021-08-08 08:00:002021-08-09 09:35:44The Bread of Life Never Spoils
When you think about all the problems and all the needs of our world, it sometimes makes you wonder if God has run out of resources, doesn’t it? Has he run out of power?
https://www.eastsidelutheran.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/cross-on-bible-green.jpg11551732Amanda Petersenhttps://www.eastsidelutheran.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/eastside_lutheran_logo-300x117.jpgAmanda Petersen2021-08-01 08:00:002021-07-29 19:58:22The Bread of Life Never Runs Out
The Berlin Wall used to split the city of Berlin in two. And not only did it divide the city, but it divided the nation of Germany.
https://www.eastsidelutheran.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/cross-on-bible-green.jpg11551732Amanda Petersenhttps://www.eastsidelutheran.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/eastside_lutheran_logo-300x117.jpgAmanda Petersen2021-07-25 08:00:002021-07-23 12:17:47When the Walls Come Tumbling Down!
When we were packing for a vacation with our extended family earlier this month, I was surprised at how much stuff we ended up taking with us...
https://www.eastsidelutheran.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/cross-on-bible-green.jpg11551732Amanda Petersenhttps://www.eastsidelutheran.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/eastside_lutheran_logo-300x117.jpgAmanda Petersen2021-07-18 08:00:002021-07-19 11:37:40Contrary to Popular Belief: God’s Word Is All You Need
I’ve been a pastor now for nearly 17 years. I’ve been privileged to preach in Florida, Ohio, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, and Wisconsin. I’ve preached in front of congregations as few as 10 and I’ve presented to an arena filled with more than 2000.
https://www.eastsidelutheran.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/cross-on-bible-green.jpg11551732Amanda Petersenhttps://www.eastsidelutheran.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/eastside_lutheran_logo-300x117.jpgAmanda Petersen2021-07-11 08:00:002021-07-07 13:26:32Contrary to Popular Belief: You Can’t Always Go Home