A Light in the Darkness
What do you think it is that moves people to put up lights at Christmas time? Is it simply tradition? Is it just a fun thing to do that breaks up the monotony of everyday life? Or is there something deeper, something more?
Entries by Pastor Berg
The Joy of Repentance
What is the first feeling that comes to mind when you hear the word “repentance”? Pain? Sorrow? Grief? What about joy?
Peace Requires Preparation
It was the best of times it was the worst of times…not a tale of two cities, but a tale of two students.
A Comforting Name: Immanuel
Standing at the edge of the Upper Pool, a rock-hewn aqueduct, near the Gihon Spring, we find King Ahaz of Judah, deathly afraid.
Peace on Earth is Peace through Jesus
We all know the words so well. Our children share them with us every year. “In those days, Caesar Augustus issued a decree…” On they go for twenty verses. We sit and listen and say the words right along with them.
What Kind of King is Christ?
Once upon a time, there were two men who had a meeting. One didn’t really want to be there, the other wouldn’t have missed this meeting for the world.
Eagerly Awaiting
It happens every year, at least for me. At some point during the season of Lent, I really feel the guilt and the sadness that my sins have brought to me. Maybe you do to? If you do, that’s good and healthy.
He is Calling You!
For most of us, it’s hard to imagine what it’s like to be totally blind, isn’t it? Children often play games where they pretend to be blind: pin the tail on the donkey, swinging at a pinata, and “Marco Polo” just to name a few.
Joyful Generosity: Abundance vs. Scarcity
Can you name the richest American ever? Maybe the first name that came to mind was Bill Gates, but it’s not him. Without a doubt, the richest American ever was a man named J.D. Rockefeller.
Why the Peter Plan?
We’ve had specific bulletin inserts at Eastside for the past five weeks about something called The Peter Plan. My goal with this post is to summarize the goals of that plan and discuss…
