Growing up in the Mississippi River Valley of western Illinois, I went to a relatively diverse middle school and high school. But I never heard about Juneteenth until much later while pastoring the diverse church where I know serve in Milwaukee. On January 1, 1863, as our nation moved toward the third year of the …
The Weekend Wanderer: 14 June 2025
"The Weekend Wanderer" is a weekly curated selection of news, stories, resources, and media on the intersection of faith and culture for you to explore through your weekend. Wander through these links however you like and in any order you like. Disclaimer: I do not necessarily agree with all the views expressed within these articles …
A Prayer – after reflecting on the life of Moses
"Never since has there arisen a prophet in Israel like Moses, whom the Lord knew face to face. He was unequaled for all the signs and wonders that the Lord sent him to perform in the land of Egypt, against Pharaoh and all his servants and his entire land, and for all the mighty deeds …
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Reading the Story of the Bible Three Ways
What follows is an excerpt from my sermon this past Sunday, "Faith to Face the Giant," on the showdown between David and Goliath in 1 Samuel 17. I closed the sermon with some reflections on how we read the Bible, especially how we read stories, or narratives, in the Bible. I had a few people …
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“Faith to Face the Giant” – a message on David and Goliath from 1 Samuel 17
This past weekend at Eastbrook, we continued our summer preaching series entitled "The Pursuit of God: The Life of David." This weekend I engaged with one of the most well-known stories from David's life, where he faces off against Goliath in 1 Samuel 17. You can find the message outline and video below. You can …
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Matthew Erickson 