The Strength of Humility
What does humility look like to you? Is it the player in the postgame interview who deflects the compliments?
Entries by Amanda Petersen
Proverbs Part 1: Introduction to Proverbs
The inspired book of Proverbs was written and compiled by King Solomon around 1000 B.C. The introduction states that the words contained are useful for gaining wisdom.
Three Words of Truth: “Love One Another”
Erin 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
Where 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 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
Jesus 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
“Have you heard the Call of the LORD? Have you figured out what God wants you to do with your life?
Worship: Why do we do what we do when we do it? What about reaching out to the guest?
Now I know the overwhelming majority of you have no prayer in reading my first sentence. I can already hear some saying, “It’s all Greek to me.”
I Am He
In 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
Far too often, professional athletes will describe their sports in terms of a war or a battle. Let’s be honest, they are just games.
