Dear friends, I will take a break from blogging over the next couple weeks. This gives me a chance not only to rest for a bit but also to think about my goals and plans for this bog in the coming year. Thanks to all those who read my blog regularly or occasionally, and for …
Eastbrook at Home – June 26, 2022
Join us for worship with Eastbrook Church through Eastbrook at Home at 8, 9:30, and 11 AM. This weekend we continue our series "Living the Creed: Connecting Life and Faith in the Apostles' Creed." Here is a prayer for this Sunday from The Book of Common Prayer: O God, your never-failing providence sets in order …
Let Him In :: William Holman Hunt, “The Light of the World”
William Holman Hunt, The Light of the World; Oil on canvas; 1901-1904. In the seven letters to early churches which begins the book of Revelation, there is one verse that stands out above others as well known. In the last letter, addressed to the infamous church of Laodicea, Jesus issues a stern rebuke and call …
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A Prayer on the Transcendent Gift of Adoption in Christ
For those who are led by the Spirit of God are the children of God. The Spirit you received does not make you slaves, so that you live in fear again; rather, the Spirit you received brought about your adoption to sonship. And by him we cry, “Abba, Father.” The Spirit himself testifies with our spirit that we are God’s children. Now if …
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A Prayer-Reflection on Becoming Children of God through Christ
But when the set time had fully come, God sent his Son, born of a woman,born under the law, to redeem those under the law, that we might receive adoption to sonship. Because you are his sons, God sent the Spirit of his Son into our hearts, the Spirit who calls out, 'Abba, Father.' So you are no longer a slave, but God’s …
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Matthew Erickson 