We choose to abide in You, You who are the Vine of the Lord; we choose to abide. We abide in Your love, that love which called our names before anything, that love which brought forth all creation; we choose to abide. We abide in Your commands, those commands for which we were made to …
The Return of Christ: 5 Aspects and 3 Images
This morning I had the privilege of speaking at Eastbrook's monthly men's breakfast on the topic: "Jesus Our Coming King." I began with an overview of the narrative arc of Jesus' life: Nativity and birth Life: teaching, miracles, mission Crucifixion Resurrection Ascension Intercession Return I then shared five aspects of Jesus' return: It will happen (Acts …
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Byang Kato: One Life Transforming Others
This past weekend at Eastbrook Church we celebrated and African Global Gateway weekend. As part of my message, "The Cost of Discipleship," I shared the story of Byang Kato, sometimes referred to as the father of African evangelical theology. In 1953, a sixteen-year-old young man in Kwoi, Nigeria, came face to face with the …
N. T. Wright on Jesus’ Second Coming
I've been studying for a message I'm giving this Saturday morning on "Christ our Coming King" for Eastbrook's monthly men's breakfast. I came across this quotation from N. T. Wright in his book Surprised by Hope, that captures so much in such a small space that I couldn't help but share it. What we have here, …
Ministry Sabbatical
Many of you may already know that I am beginning a ministry sabbatical next week. That means I will take a break from my online presence, including my social media accounts and blog. So, don't be surprised if things go quiet from me over the next couple of months. I am doing well and looking …
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