Do You Want Him?
What do you want for Christmas this year? It’s a question that takes on more urgency as Christmas draws closer, doesn’t it?
Entries by Amanda Petersen
Listen to the Forerunners!
Isn’t it interesting how we often try to get people’s attention by being louder. We’ll shout someone’s name.
Exiles: Babylon
Psalm 137 is a tough read. I don’t think we can truly empathize with the exiles in Babylon.
The Church Lacks Nothing in Christ
I want you to picture this scene in your mind: You’re sitting at a table at a local establishment. You’re enjoying a nice dinner with your spouse or your friends.
Through the Looking Glass
I’m guessing that most of you have heard of Alice in Wonderland. But did you know there was a sequel to that story?
Exiles: The Garden of Eden
Being exiled is not something that anyone would choose to be. It never has a positive connotation.
Oh, Blessed Sleep!
This may be the most dangerous sermon theme a pastor could devise. I’m willing to bet that the overwhelming majority of you looked at the theme today and it brought pleasant thoughts to mind.
Humble Reflections on the Undeserved Love of God
For a few moments focus on a man that was assertive, a man who knew what he wanted and did everything possible to get it.
What Might Have Been?
I know that this is not the most fun way to start a sermon, but what are some of the saddest words that you can think of? “Goodbye” can be a sad word, right?
Keeping Watch
A story is told about the famous explorer, Sir Ernest Shackleton, perhaps best known for his expeditions to the Antarctic. On one of those expeditions, he was forced to leave some of his crew behind on Elephant Island.
