Pray for Gaza
Please join me and others in praying for Gaza. The situation there continues to be filled with tension and violence. As Christians, we must remember that many of the Palestinian people are Christians; our own brothers and sisters in the Lord. Even as we continue to "pray for the peace of Jerusalem" (Psalm 122:6), let us …
Thursdays with Murray [Humility, week 7]
As I continue with my series of posts on Andrew Murray's brief book Humility, today I look at both chapter seven, "Humility and Holiness," and chapter eight, "Humility and Sin." These two chapters augment one another as counterpoints on similar themes. In addressing the relationship between humility and holiness, Murray writes: "Humility is the bloom and the …
I Am Loved Beyond Measure
"What's love got to do with it?" "All you need is love!" "I wanna know what love is." "I will always love you." Any number of songs within our culture talk about the power of love in our lives. When we are loved we find a deeper meaning in our lives. Often, being loved and …
Kevin Durant’s MVP Mom
I began my message this past weekend by mentioning Kevin Durant's 2014 MVP acceptance speech. Particularly, I highlighted how the sacrificial love of his mother helped him transcend his circumstances and become more than he imagined. You can watch the entire speech or simply jump ahead to see him talk about his mom at 23:29. …
Matthew Erickson 