We live in a weary, broken world—but not without hope! This Christmas Eve we invite you into the celebration of hope that is found for everyone in Jesus. “And His Name will be the hope of all the world.” (Matthew 12:21) Join us for worship services on Christmas Eve at Eastbrook Church for a …
The Perfect King (Psalm 72)
This past weekend at Eastbrook, I concluded our series, "Songs of the Savior: Psalms for Advent," by exploring Psalm 72. Psalm 72 is not an explicitly messianic psalm, but echoes themes of the Messiah that are seen in Isaiah 11 and Zechariah 9. New Testament writers nod toward Psalm 72 in many ways, for example …
The Perfect King: Advent Devotional, Week 4
Read Psalm 72 During winter, one of our sons began cultivating seeds in the basement to plant in our gardens during spring. It was a lot of work to keep them watered and sufficiently warm during the cold months. When the weather finally turned, we planted the seedlings throughout our gardens. A new sort of …
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A Prayer for the Fourth Sunday in Advent
O Lord, raise up, we pray thee, thy power, and come among us, and with great might succor us; that whereas, through our sins and wickedness, we are sore let and hindered in running the race that is set before us, thy bountiful grace and mercy may speedily help and 'deliver us; through the satisfaction …
My Altar to You: a prayer
You, God, are my God, earnestly I seek You; I thirst for You, my whole being longs for You in a dry and parched land where there is no water. (Psalm 63:1) This morning is my altar to You, my God. I burn the sacrifices of my attention, the first fruits of my time and …
