It Makes a Difference
When you hear the name, Martin Luther, what picture of him comes to mind? Some might mistakenly think of Martin Luther King Jr., the famous civil rights activist, but we’re not talking about him.
Entries by Amanda Petersen
A Time to Pause
I’m guessing that most of you have seen the Wizard of Oz. Maybe it’s been a while, but you’ll recall that Dorothy, the Scarecrow, the Tinman, and the Lion went to Oz each looking for something.
Christian, True Treasure is Yours
Have you ever watched the show American Pickers on the history channel? Two guys, Mike Wolfe and Frank Fritz, travel the United States looking in old barns and dusty attics, picking through endless piles of junk, all in search of that one-of-a-kind item, that rare find, that real treasure.
A Time for Proper Planning
People make all kinds of plans. We have plans for our money. We have plans for our children.
Don’t (Just) Live for the Moment
In a song that was popular a few years ago, Katy Perry sings, “Let’s go all the way tonight. No regrets. Just love. We can dance until we die. You and I will be young forever.”
A Time to Prioritize!
When God created the world, he made mankind the crown of his creation. Man is distinguished from the rest of the creation by the way that he was created.
“A Lesson in Forgiveness”
We pray so often in life, “Forgive us our sins as we forgive those who sin against us.” We sing hymns like “Forgive us, Lord”, and include the topic in studies for young & old.
What Are We Afraid Of?
Here we go again! Might that thought have flitted through your mind? Here we go again with another “foolish Peter” story.
Embrace the Cross; Anticipate the Crown
The Christian life is a lot like the stock market. What do I mean by that? Well, if you look at the history of the stock market over a period of many years, you will see that it consistently trends upwards.
