Rethinking Trials, Tests, and Temptations
I doubt that Mary Wells had any clue where her song, “My Guy,” would go when she recorded it back in 1964. Perhaps she thought it would make it to the top of the charts in 1964, which it did.
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Ashes on Ash Wednesday: The Why and the How
/in Pastor's Blog, sermons /by Amanda PetersenAsh Wednesday marks the beginning of Lent, the Christian’s 40-day journey with the Lord to the cross and tomb, preparing for the proclamation of Easter. The 40 days are reminiscent of several biblical events: Jesus’ 40-day fast at the beginning of this ministry, Moses’ stay on Mount Sinai at the giving of the Law, and Elijah’s fast on his way to the mountain of God.
The Strength of Humility
/in sermons /by Amanda PetersenWhat does humility look like to you? Is it the player in the postgame interview who deflects the compliments?
Three Words of Truth: “Love One Another”
/in sermons /by Amanda PetersenErin grew up with two parents who seemed to get along quite fine, but unfortunately her mother would often use love in order to manipulate her. With this model of love, Erin grew to seek love by learning to behave in certain ways.
It is Well with My Soul
/in sermons /by Amanda PetersenWhere did our optimism go? A recent study shows that 58% of Americans believe that the coming generations will have a lower quality of life than we do now.
Blind No More
/in sermons /by Amanda PetersenIn the last words that Jesus spoke to the woman at Jacob’s well, Jesus declared himself to be God. “I, the one speaking to you, am he.”
Culture Shock
/in sermons /by Amanda PetersenJesus was never one to just go with the crowd or follow what was culturally accepted. We see that multiple times as he spent time with the outcasts of society: the tax collectors, the prostitutes, the sinners.
The Call of the Lord
/in sermons /by Amanda Petersen“Have you heard the Call of the LORD? Have you figured out what God wants you to do with your life?
I Am He
/in sermons /by Amanda PetersenIn John’s gospel, there are times when Jesus intentionally kept his identity hidden, at least initially. Think, for instance, about his long conversation with the woman at Jacob’s well in John 4.
A Champion for the Defeated
/in sermons /by Amanda PetersenFar too often, professional athletes will describe their sports in terms of a war or a battle. Let’s be honest, they are just games.
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