The man who were guarding Jesus began mocking and beating him. (Luke 22:63) The mouths made by Him through whom all things were made - The mouths in which the gift of language was given to bless - Those mouths now rage against their Creator with cruel curses. The hands held by Him from the …
10 Reasons Holy Week Can Become More Powerful during the Time of the Virus
Holy Week is the pinnacle of our Lenten journey, drawing us into the Passion of Jesus. This year, our Holy Week journey finds us simultaneously facing into one of the worst crises of our lives with the COVID-19 pandemic. This past weekend I reflected on the significance of this intersection of Holy Week and COVID-19, …
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Unseeing in Sleep
Pray that you will not fall into temptation (Luke 22:40) Get up and pray so that you will not fall into temptation (Luke 22:46b) the disciples unseeing and tired eyes sagging, bodies sore, sleep surges up, engulfs vigilance at the vital hour. Jesus' question, 'Why are you sleeping?', sounds strange to sleepwalkers, whose ears fail …
A Prayer inspired by the prophet Zechariah
Lord our God, you are great. You are clothed with splendor and majesty, glorious beyond our comprehending and always worthy of praise. Even as we seek You, we admit our limitations. Our life is like a vapor upon this earth, yet You are eternal. Our understanding is limited, yet You are the all-wise God. Like …
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Eastbrook at Home – April 5, 2020
As we continue to navigate these challenging times related to the novel coronavirus and COVID-19, I want to invite you to worship with us at Eastbrook Church through Eastbrook at Home. On Sunday beginning at 8 am, you can participate with our weekly worship service at home with your small group, family, or friends. This …
Matthew Erickson 