Easter & The Conclusion of Joy
As Christians we all know the company line, so to speak: Easter gives us joy. But it seems like there is a disconnect between our head and our heart when it comes to this in practice.
Entries by Amanda Petersen
What Will I Do?
We’ve reached the third quarter of our stewardship challenge–A God-Lived Life. And as we’ve said before, normally when you hear the word stewardship, you think of money.
Smart Sheep Follow the Good Shepherd
Sometimes it can be difficult to tell whether something is intended as a compliment or as an insult. But I’m guessing that wasn’t the case if you have ever been referred to as a “sheep”.
Jesus Is Worth It!
What does the future hold? That question is on many minds this time of year as we celebrate confirmation, as high school and college graduations are around the corner.
At the end, we sing Hallelujah!
As I read the book, I could see that my daughter was getting more and more uncomfortable. “Daddy, will the witch eat Hansel and Gretel!?” She asked. I said, “I don’t know, we will have to wait and find out.”
“Remember how he told you…”
Can you picture that first Easter morning? Jesus’ followers were up early getting ready for the celebration. They set up tables outside the tomb and prepared food and wine.
Easter Means Victory Over Death
Back in 1943, Norman Rockwell did a painting that was published in the Saturday Evening Post. The painting shows a father and mother tucking their two children in at bedtime.
Good Friday: Seven Crucial Last Words
Had we been in that situation, beaten and battered as Jesus was, we may have found the strength to utter some memorable words. They would have been words of power.
“For You”
I was sorting through the mail the other day at home when I came across a letter covered in stickers. I called Willow over and when she came, I held it out and said, “This one is for you.”
June Jumble Days is Back!
We are pleased to announce that Jumble Days will return in 2022. Mark your Calanders for June 10th and 11th, 2022.
