Satan vs. God

By Pete Mathison I believe all of us will agree Satan lost to GOD and always will.  So why do we allow Satan to win in our lives when we know that GOD can and will give us the strength, courage, help, support to Win over Satan if we go to HIM? The easy answer is to...
Lenten Reflection

Lenten Reflection

Are we fasting for ourselves, or to be closer to Jesus this Lent? By Pete Mathison Why do we fast? Why do we give up something for the 40 days of lent? Have you ever thought to give up anger or resentment? Or to give up Lust? Do we do it for ourselves or do we do it...
“Here I am Lord, I come to do your will”

“Here I am Lord, I come to do your will”

The Parable of the Talents – Gospel Reflection by Pete Mathison Lately I have meditated often on the familiar Bible passage about the Talents. The man given 5 silver coins returned 10 to his Master, the man given 2 returned 4 and the man given one buried them...
How do you Seek Jesus in your Life?

How do you Seek Jesus in your Life?

Today’s Gospel Reading: Matt 7:7-12 Jesus said to his disciples: “Ask, and it will be given you; search, and you will find; knock, and the door will be opened for you. For everyone who asks receives, and everyone who searches finds, and for everyone who knocks,...

Why be Vulnerable?

Why be Vulnerable? By Pete Mathison [dropcaps] W [/dropcaps] ho wants others to see our weaknesses? I want others to see all of my strengths, goodness or success, not weakness! Several years ago I was asked to give a talk at the Cedar Rapids Area Christian...