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


Christ Describes the Indescribable
There’s truth in the old adage that “a picture is worth a thousand words.” While a picture cannot replace the real thing, it does reveal...
Eldon Peterson
Sep 28, 20233 min read


Life Coming From The Ashes
While visiting Glacier National Park this summer, in addition to the majestic views, my wife and I were struck by the lingering effects...
Eldon Peterson
Aug 31, 20233 min read


Getting Off The Broad Way
My wife and I celebrated our 40th anniversary by spending a week in Glacier National Park. In addition to the natural beauty of the area,...
Eldon Peterson
Aug 3, 20233 min read


Finishing The Race
If you are reading this article on the Saturday morning that the Logan Herald Journal is printed, I am likely still on my bike riding in...
Eldon Peterson
Jul 6, 20233 min read


Symbols Can Speak Loudly About Our Worship
Symbols can express something that is important to people of faith. Twenty years ago I had the opportunity to go to Turkey and visit the...
Eldon Peterson
Jun 8, 20233 min read


What Was I Thinking?
I’m sure that there have been times when you have asked yourself the rhetorical question, “What was I thinking?” However, have you ever...
Eldon Peterson
May 11, 20233 min read


Taxes and the Day of Reckoning
It’s April 15th and hopefully you have your taxes completed (or at least will have them done by this year’s official due date of April...
Eldon Peterson
Apr 13, 20233 min read


The Trouble with Blind Spots
Blind Spot: an area in which a person lacks understanding or impartiality. We all have blind spots; places where we do not see clearly. A...
Eldon Peterson
Mar 16, 20233 min read


Giving Thanks In Plenty and Want
An acquaintance of mine recently suggested that it would be good to have a community praise service to thank God for the abundant snow...
Eldon Peterson
Feb 16, 20233 min read


Finding Peace in Loss
On New Year’s Eve we had to put down our son’s dog who was suffering from bone cancer. He got her while volunteering at the Cache Humane...
Eldon Peterson
Jan 19, 20233 min read


Why We Wish You A Merry Christmas
Merry Christmas is a standard greeting this time of year; a greeting that is often said without considering the etymology of the words....
Eldon Peterson
Dec 21, 20223 min read


Being Thankful Always
With Thanksgiving in the rearview mirror, we will naturally look forward to Christmas. There is nothing wrong with this, in fact, this...
Eldon Peterson
Nov 24, 20223 min read

Lest We Forget
The phrase “Lest We Forget!” comes to my mind when I think about why we celebrate holidays. Unless we remember their origin, the reason...
Eldon Peterson
Oct 26, 20223 min read


Out With The Old, In With The New
My wife has had both of her knees replaced. She didn’t do it because she wanted to try out something new, like a new pair of shoes; the...
Eldon Peterson
Sep 29, 20223 min read


Seasons Change, But God Remains the Same
Traditionally, Labor Day marks the end of summer. School has started and we are busy harvesting the cucumbers, tomatoes, and peppers from...
Eldon Peterson
Sep 1, 20223 min read


To Believe Or To Not Believe
Truth is an absolute. Gravity is true regardless of if we believe it or not. Grass is green, the sun rises in the east and sets in the...
Eldon Peterson
Aug 4, 20223 min read


Celebrating Our Priceless Freedom
In July we remember and celebrate the freedoms that we enjoy in our country. Most of us celebrate freedom that was gained for us by...
Eldon Peterson
Jul 7, 20223 min read


Anticipating the Unexpected
Summer is finally here! How do I know? The temperatures have risen making the chance of frost is nearly non-existent, the neighborhood...
Eldon Peterson
Jun 8, 20223 min read


Seeing Opportunities in Detours
I walk our store’s weekend deposit to the bank every Monday morning. Normally it is a little less than 1 ½ miles round trip, but this...
Eldon Peterson
May 12, 20223 min read


Easter Is About More Than Candy And Egg Hunts
What would someone unfamiliar with our culture and traditions make of our holiday celebrations? Wouldn’t it be easy for them to...
Eldon Peterson
Apr 14, 20223 min read
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