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Entries by Pastor Berg
10 for 10: What Really Matters is Knowing the Master
In his inaugural speech in 1961, President John F. Kennedy famously stated, “Ask not what your country can do for you, but what you can do for your country.” Is it possible that we could take that statement and apply it to our congregation? “Ask not what Eastside can do for you, but what you can do for Eastside?”
Giving to God Doesn’t Make a Bit of Sense!
“It just doesn’t make sense…” We know 1+1=2. But there are plenty of times when the numbers just don’t seem to add up.
The Path to Heaven: Our “I” Problem
It’s amazing how a single word in English can mean so many different things! Take the word “football” for example. In one context it can refer to an oblong ball with helmets and touchdowns and in another, a round ball with goals.
The Path to Heaven: Division, Not Peace
It seems everyone today has been impacted by cancer. Now that may seem like an exaggeration, but maybe only slightly.
Invest Wisely in True Riches
Turn of the century author, Ambrose Bierce said, “Money is the chief god of America’s leading religion.” Do you think he was right? Others would argue that the driving force in our country is not freedom, but greed. Are they right?
Even When He’s the Guest, He’s the Host
What pops into your mind when you hear the term, “worship service?” Probably multiple things. Perhaps it’s the hymns we sing? Maybe it’s the sermon or the lessons? Maybe it’s the prayers? Perhaps it’s the Lord’s Supper?
Free to Serve Our Neighbor
There is an old Jewish legend that before the temple in Jerusalem was built, two brothers lived and farmed on that site right next to each other. One was married and had a large family and the other was single.
