There’s Always A Reason Not To…
Today’s Gospel account starts with some dirty nets and discouraged men. Three are mentioned by name, but there were actually four—Andrew, Simon Peter’s brother, is named in other accounts.
Entries by Amanda Petersen
Agenda Uncovered
“He who has a “why” to live for can bear with almost any “how.” Those words originally attributed to German philosopher Friedrich Nietzsche were used by Viktor Frankel in describing his experiences in a concentration camp.
An Old Testament for a New Year: A Historical Perspective (Part 2 of 3)
The Old Testament’s influence throughout American history can be traced back to our country’s beginning…
Rejection Is Not The Exception
It’s been a distinct joy as a father to see my children grow in faith. My son, Solomon, is almost 5 now and we’ve been having some good conversations about Jesus.
What Does A Good Neighbor Look Like?
Let’s play a word association game. What’s the first thing that pops into your head when I say: “Good Neighbor?”
Seeing What the LORD Sees
When you stop to think about it, our sight tends to be the sense we trust the most. We use phrases like, “I’ll believe it when I see it,” or “I don’t believe what I just saw!”
Do You Value God’s Wisdom?
British science fiction author Arthur Clarke said, “Any sufficiently advanced technology is indistinguishable from magic.” Any time there is a big enough gap between what we observe with…
What Child is This? God Made Flesh
Whenever someone opens a gift, one of the first questions that must be answered is “What is it?” The anticipation of that answer is unmistakable, right? And usually, once the gift is opened, it’s pretty easy to answer the question.
He Lifts Up the Humbled
Has it happened yet? Has Christmas fatigue already set in? Maybe not quite yet as Christmas is a week away. But we’re awfully close aren’t we? Do you feel those burdens starting to pile up?
Children of the Promise: John
If you didn’t already know the story and you just started reading at verse 57, you wouldn’t see anything unusual. It’s totally normal for neighbors and relatives to rejoice with a new mother at the birth of a child.
