Eternal Father, you said, "Let us make humankind to our own image and likeness." Thus you were willing to share with us your own greatness. You gave us the intellect to share your truth. You gave us the wisdom to share your goodness. And you gave us the free will to love that which is …
Gregory de Wit, Figure of the Risen Christ
Ajith Fernando, “Six Biblical Responses to Sri Lanka’s Easter Bombings”
I first heard of Ajith Fernando when he was the morning Bible expositor at Urbana '93, which I attended when I was a college student. Since that time, his writings have continued to be an influence in my life and ministry, whether his books The Supremacy of Christ, Reclaiming Friendship, or Jesus Driven Ministry. When the bombings occurred …
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The Painful Gift of Forgiveness [Good Friday 2019]
Here is my message, "The Painful Gift of Forgiveness," from this past Good Friday at Eastbrook Church. The message is an extended reflection on the depths of Jesus' words from the Cross: Father, forgive them, for they do not know what they are doing. (Luke 23:34) https://vimeo.com/331863607
The Good News of the Resurrected One [The Good News of Jesus]
As we celebrate the resurrection of Jesus at Eastbrook Church, we begin a two-week exploration of "The Good News of Jesus." This first weekend, with our Easter celebration, we turn our attention to the account in John 20:1-10 about Jesus' empty tomb. While so much could be said about Jesus' resurrection, in my message this past …
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Matthew Erickson 