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"By Faith" is a series of articles written by Pastor Eldon Peterson for the local Herald Journal newspaper.


I Can Do All Things
Some will twist Scripture to fit their beliefs. For example, when Paul says, “I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me!” I can be tempted to emphasize what I must do rather than what Christ has already done.
Eldon Peterson
1 day ago3 min read


The End is Near
As we face death, our minds can be filled with regret and fear. Regret for the things left undone or unsaid, and fear of the unknown. While both are understandable, neither needs to be our final song.
Eldon Peterson
Sep 233 min read


Walking In The Light
In our spiritual lives, shadow-filled spaces operate much the same way. When we step back from divine truth, we allow dark corners to form in our hearts—areas where worry, pride, or unaddressed sins hide. Darkness thrives in concealment. It convinces us that as long as our shortcomings remain hidden, they cannot harm us. Yet, like a dim room, living in shadows restricts our vision and leaves us constantly uncertain of our footing.
Eldon Peterson
Aug 253 min read


Aging with Joy
We live in a world that tells a loud, fearful story about aging. But Scripture tells a better story—one filled with dignity, purpose, beauty, and hope. Aging is not a curse to resist but a gift to steward, a season in which God continues to shape us into the likeness of Christ.
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Jul 303 min read


Birthdays Are Grace-Marked Miles on the Journey to God
A birthday is far more than cake, candles, and celebration. It is a sacred mile‑marker on the road of grace—a reminder that God has carried you, shaped you, protected you, and provided for you through another year.
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Jul 303 min read


The Ultimate Commencement
You probably know someone who has recently graduated from high school or college. In considering the image of graduation, I found that it offers us a glimpse of eternity. If you have walked with a graduate, you know that graduation is a unique human experience, both backward and forward. It marks the definitive end of an era of late nights, rigorous testing, and hard work, while launching a brand-new journey into the unknown. At graduation, we, as parents and friends, gather
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Jun 43 min read


Living in the Light of Ascension Day
Scripture presents the ascension of Jesus not as an afterthought but as a climactic moment in the story of redemption. It is the hinge between Christ’s finished work on earth and His ongoing work in heaven.
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May 83 min read


What's Next
The living hope secured for us in the resurrection is rooted in God’s promises.
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Apr 93 min read


The Calling of St Patrick
The historical account of St. Patrick isn’t about snakes or shamrocks but about a wounded young man who let God turn captivity into a calling, fear into courage, and obscurity into a legacy that continues to shape the world.
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Mar 113 min read


For Every Season...
While the seasons of this life will ebb and flow, and one may spill into the next, we are wise to embrace them without looking back. Indeed, in seasons of loss, we will experience grief and pain, but we cannot remain here, for God has promised to be with us from one season to the next.
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Feb 113 min read


New Translations, Fresh Understanding
Modern translators often have access to manuscripts that were not available to early translators... The simplified language they use supports — rather than compromises — understanding of the doctrine of Jesus Christ.
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Jan 153 min read


Do You See What I See?
Jesus’ birth was no accident; God planned to bring us salvation through Him.
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Dec 18, 20253 min read


Being Thankful For The Do Nots
How are we supposed to know God and respond with thankfulness? Part of the answer lies in the ‘do nots’.
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Nov 19, 20253 min read


Pumpkin Lattes And A Job Well Done
What do you love about fall? If you answered the arrival of Starbucks’ Pumpkin Spice Latte, you are not alone; it is Starbucks' most popular seasonal beverage since the espresso drink’s 2003 launch. Each fall, approximately 20 million are sold in North America alone. If you love something else about fall, is it because you haven’t yet tried a Pumpkin Spice Latte? There are many things I love about fall (no, I haven’t tried a Pumpkin Spice Latte). Fall is a season full of vibr
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Oct 23, 20253 min read


Remember Lest We Forget
Remembering is not only important in our daily lives, but it is also vital to our walks with God. We should remember the Lord in everything we do.
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Sep 25, 20253 min read


Serendipity: For Just Such A Time As This
The book of Esther is a testimony of how God works in unexpected, sovereign ways that can appear serendipitous.
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Aug 28, 20253 min read


Bring Light Into The Darkness
The light of the gospel equips us to confess the fear that holds us captive.
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Aug 2, 20253 min read


More than a restoration, we need to be made new
Spiritual restoration will not come from hard work; it requires the touch of God.
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Jul 3, 20253 min read


Jesus Is The Way
When Jesus says, “I am the way, and the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me” (John 14:6) he is showing us the way to God. Certainly, we can balk at the exclusivity of Jesus’ claim, but it’s an undeniable declaration of the way Jesus says we are to go. Either it is true, or it is not.
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Jun 5, 20253 min read


Spiritual or Religious?
While to be spiritual but not religious may sound good, without being rooted in something greater than ourselves, it will leave us empty and fail us when trials come.
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May 8, 20253 min read
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