Turn of the century author, Ambrose Bierce said, “Money is the chief god of America’s leading religion.” Do you think he was right? Others would argue that the driving force in our country is not freedom, but greed. Are they right?
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“Ask and you shall receive.” That’s what Jesus said, right? Then why do prayers go unanswered? In the midst of not knowing, we say "Lord, Teach Us to Pray."
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What pops into your mind when you hear the term, “worship service?” Probably multiple things. Perhaps it’s the hymns we sing? Maybe it’s the sermon or the lessons? Maybe it’s the prayers? Perhaps it’s the Lord’s Supper?
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Today we take off the blindfold to see God’s loving justice as he commands us to care for souls in need.
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There is an old Jewish legend that before the temple in Jerusalem was built, two brothers lived and farmed on that site right next to each other. One was married and had a large family and the other was single.
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It’s an iconic scene. The battle lines are drawn. Independence is on the line. With one word, William Wallace spurs the Scottish into the fray to fight to the death. That one word...Freedom.
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 Petersen2019-07-21 09:35:422019-07-22 09:38:22Free to Live by the Spirit
For two years during college I was a dodge ball referee for the local YMCA. It was an adult coed dodge ball league and yes, it was about as ridiculous as you’d expect.
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 Petersen2019-07-14 08:00:372019-07-14 12:31:04Maturity in Christ
I’m going to give you two scenarios and see if you know why they are different? #1: A husband comes to his wife on their anniversary, gives her a bouquet of flowers and says...
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 Petersen2019-07-07 08:00:322019-07-08 08:39:38Living in Grace
There’s an old saying that goes, “If it sounds too good to be true, it probably is!” That saying has never been truer in our age of scams and quick fixes.
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 Petersen2019-06-16 08:00:582019-07-07 16:34:45Our Triune God Gives Us Everything
The Day of Pentecost is sort of the Holy Spirit’s highlight reel. He came in the rushing wind, in the sign of fire which came to rest over the disciples’ heads...
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 Petersen2019-06-09 08:00:102019-07-08 08:36:59Holy Spirit Heart Surgery