His Humility, Our Hope
“A Holy Week” is the theme for this final week in Lent. And when you think about it, a holiday is really just shorthand for holy day. Holidays are days where things stop, where we pause and reflect, where we get our bearings.
Entries by Amanda Petersen
Imagine that! God’s Design Works the Best!
Conventional (worldly) wisdom says that it’s risky to get married before you are 30.
Grace Personified
t’s been called many things. “The Parable of the Prodigal Son.” The Parable of the Lost Son.” The Parable of the Two Lost Sons.” I understand why. The first son of the story seems to be the main character.
I AM with You
In recent years, it’s said we live in the Epidemic of loneliness. Blame individualism, globalization, technology, or anything else which undoubtedly has a part to play, but social isolation is one the rise.
Don’t Drift. Stand Firm!
I have fond memories of fishing with my Dad as a boy. I’m not sure we always caught fish, but we always had great snacks.
Unreasonable Compromise
A young man wants to stay out till midnight but his parents want him home at 10:00 pm. They end up agreeing on 10:30 pm. It’s called a compromise; both sides meet in the middle, make concessions, in order to come to an agreement.
Our Champion Gives Us Confidence
It was the 41st day in a row. Can you imagine? 41 days of having the biggest bully on the block come out and taunt you. 41 days of cowering in fear, in embarrassment, in shame.
I Will Keep the Passover
Back in 1977, Pastor William Lauterbach wrote a commentary on the events of Holy Thursday and Good Friday. It is called, “The Crucial Hours.” It’s the inspiration for our midweek services this year.
An Old Testament for a New Year: 4 Keys to Fruitful Old Testament Reading (Part 3 of 3)
Let’s look at 4 keys to reading the Old Testament fruitfully, in a way that allows you to feel confident opening up the first 3/4s of the Bible…
Uncovered: The Need for Transfiguration
We’ve reached the end of the season of Epiphany. Today, we’ll have one last look at what needs to be uncovered, only today it’s going to feel different.
