Giving Thanks Brings You Back
This painting is “The Angelus” by Jean Francois Millet. The setting sun shows that the day’s work is drawing to a close.
Entries by Amanda Petersen
There Has Never Been a King Like Christ!
Long ago, England was ruled by a king named Canute. And like many who are successful, Canute was surrounded by a bunch of “yes men,” people who were constantly praising him.
Like the Stars Forever and Ever
It was a clear night in 1994. An earthquake shook Los Angeles and caused a city-wide power outage just before dawn. Jolted awake, some residents stumbled outside and called a local observatory to report a mysterious cloud overhead.
The King comes to Judge the World
What’s next?!? What could possibly happen next? Have you ever felt that way? Maybe all of us over the last two years where life has been full of so many twists and turns that we find ourselves asking, “What next?”
Here We Stand
It was hot and dry in Babylon but they didn’t mind the heat of the sun on this day. After all, the climate wasn’t unlike their homeland of Israel. As teenagers they watched Israel surrender to the Babylonian King Nebuchadnezzar.
Our Family Serves the World!
If I wanted to talk about something controversial this morning, I’d have plenty of things to choose from. Not the least of these would be the concept of freedom.
Our Family Gets Our Priorities Straight
Have you ever heard of a man named Lee Atwater? In the estimation of many people, he was the man most responsible for electing George Bush president in 1988.
Our Family Values Marriage
“They don’t make ‘em like they used to.” I’m guessing you’ve heard the phrase or perhaps have used it yourself.
Our Family Protects Children
A movie came out in 2005 called “End of the Spear.” It is based on true events which took place in Ecuador in the 1950’s.
Our New Hymnal: Christian Worship 2021
I’ve been banging the drum for more than 2 years. Perhaps you’re tired of hearing about the new hymnal that’s coming.
