Does technology help or hinder learning? Putting the question so baldly likely will not lead to meaningful answers. However, as many social commentators call for deeper reflection on the impact of technology on our lives, increasing attention has been focused upon not only the benefits of technology in education, but also the drawbacks to true …
Community and Labor
This past two weekends at Eastbrook Church have been a real joy for me as two friends, Gabriel Douglas and Will Branch, preached as part of our journey with the Psalms of Ascent, "Ascend." Gabriel walked us through Psalm 122, focusing on worship and community, two weekends ago. Gabriel is a ministry resident working with …
The Steps I Walk Upon
Here's a reflection I wrote after gathering for worship this past weekend at Eastbrook Church during our series on the Psalms of Ascent. Not a finely fashioned poem, but more like poetic reflections on my life journey and the grace of God oozing through each step. the steps I walk upon woven day by day …
Give Thanks to the Lord
One of my favorite portions of Scripture is Psalm 136. The call and response of the musical poetry of this psalm is both refreshingly focused and hypnotically reflective. On this Thanksgiving Day, when we focus as a nation on things we are grateful for, join me in giving thanks to the Lord, for He is …
The Elusive Midwestern Identity
This past May I traveled to a Pastor's Conference at Regent College in Vancouver, British Columbia, as part of my sabbatical. While there, I had numerous opportunities to answer the question, "Where are you from?" Since most of the attendees were from western Canada or the Pacific Northwest, it was always entertaining to explain where …
Matthew Erickson 