When I was a graduate student, I took a missions class called "Contextualization" as an elective. The class was essentially intended to equip missionaries for understanding the cross-cultural context, or setting, in which they were going to do mission work so that they could share the message of Christ in culturally astute ways. We discussed …
The Hunger for Greatness [Hungry for God]
During Lent at Eastbrook Church, we are exploring how our hungers lead us to God in order to find true rest for our souls. The series, "Hungry for God," parallels the season of Lent, and has a companion daily devotional that you can access here. This weekend I explored the hunger for greatness by looking …
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Hungry for Greatness
Someone once told me that what they wanted most in life was to be seen and acknowledged for who they were. We can describe that desire as a hunger for greatness or, at least, a desire to be necessary. We all want someone to see who we are and what we have to offer. That …
William Blake, Moses Erecting the Brazen Serpent
Jesus is Local and Personal
I've been thinking a lot about Jesus' way of doing ministry recently. A number of years ago, I read Eugene Peterson's outstanding book, Christ Plays in Ten Thousand Places. Ever since reading it, I have grappled with what it means to truly minister to people in Jesus' way. In the midst of my reflections, I …
Matthew Erickson 