Lenten Prayer from Ethiopia

What an unheard of thing for the Potter to clothe himself in a clay vessel, or the craftsperson in a handicraft!  What humility beyond words for the Creator to clothe Himself in the body of a human creature! Unknown source from Ethiopia

“I AM: Seven Identity Markers of Jesus” – a new series at Eastbrook Church

This coming Sunday at Eastbrook Church we celebrate the resurrection of Jesus and begin a new preaching series entitled "I AM: Seven Identity Markers of Jesus." Exploring the seven “I am” statements of Jesus in the Gospel of John, this Easter season we want to encounter Jesus again for the first time. Drawing upon the …

Bibliography for “Fractured: A Sermon Series on Genesis 4-11”

When I conclude a sermon series, I usually share resources I utilized in my study and preparation for sermons. Here is the bibliography for our recent series, "Fractured." Bibliography for “Fractured (Genesis, part 2)” T. Desmond Alexander and David W. Baker, editors. Dictionary of the Old Testament: Pentateuch: A Compendium of Contemporary Biblical Scholarship. Downers Grove, IL: …