Kathleen Petersen

Like the Jewish religious leaders of the first century, I sometimes denounce the “worst sins in the world” on my mental slate. Over time, I’ve scribbled, erased, and revised several lists. This week we’re meditating...

One morning, after spending a rough night at a women’s shelter, a homeless woman (who did odd jobs for the retail shop I managed), entered our store in Washington D.C. and banged her fist on...

High performing actors, athletes, politicians, spiritual, business and military leaders all spend considerable effort building and burnishing their public images. After these talented people have achieved their pinnacle, their reputations usually begin to fade and...

One of the persistent mysteries of my walk with Christ has been the “how to” of prayer. While the basis of Biblical prayer can be defined as “talking to God”, observing its corporate aspect is...

The first couple years after I started following Jesus I devoured significant chunks of Scripture daily. My heart was full. But one morning, while reading Isaiah, I had a sudden sensation that I knew nothing...

In 1970 a feminist leader proclaimed “A woman without a man is like a fish without a bicycle.” That statement provided one of many catalysts for an ongoing proliferation of discussions, heated arguments and political...

I appeal to you, brothers and sisters, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that all of you agree with one another in what you say and that there be no divisions among you,...

Road-Trip Radio This time of year is cross country travel season. You might have the car radio set to your favorite local stations. But, if you travel far enough from home, you’ll encounter other wavelengths....

Then I saw a new heaven and a new earth, for the first heaven and earth had ceased to exist, and the sea existed no more. Revelation 21:1 NIV   He who was seated on...

No doubt you’ve taken at least one gift assessment during your life. Those tests suggest you might find optimum career placement, reasonable financial returns and a sense of fulfillment if you pursue the results.  Evaluate...

Recently I re-read a portion of my Aunt Josephine’s life story. She was the middle sibling of five, with my dad being the oldest. The children lost a younger brother early on. Then, when my...

From 1972 through 1973 I worked in a small, artsy shop dedicated to fabricating lightweight convention displays. The shop owner was a somewhat eccentric architect named Donal McLaughlin. Given his laid back approach to producing...