This week at Eastbrook, I concluded our series on Ruth called "Unexpected" with a message from Ruth 4: 13-22 entitled "God in Unexpected Outcomes." I built message around two core truths: 1) God is always at work in around us, and 2) As we live faithfully to God, God will bring unexpected outcomes from our lives. …
Saturday Prayer 27
Woe to you shepherds of Israel who only take care of yourselves! Should not shepherds take care of the flock? (Ezekiel 34:2) Lord, help me to be a true shepherd like You: to take care of the flock, to strengthen the weak, to heal the sick and bind up the injured, to bring back the …
Churches Attacked in Kenya
Because I have not seen much conversation around the attacks on two churches in Garissa, Kenya, this past Sunday, I thought I'd start some conversation around the topic. We received word from some friends who are working there, Francis and Anne Omondi, about these attacks early on Sunday morning our time here in the States. …
God in Unexpected Joy (discussion questions)
Here are the discussion questions that accompany my message, "God in Unexpected Joy," at Eastbrook Church this past weekend from Ruth 4:1-12. Discussion Questions: As we continue our series on Ruth entitled “Unexpected,” This week we continue our series, “Unexpected,” on Ruth by looking at Ruth 4:1-12. Whether you are on your own or in a …
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God in Unexpected Joy (Ruth 4a)
This week at Eastbrook, I continued our series on Ruth called "Unexpected" with a message from Ruth 4:1-12 entitled "God in Unexpected Joy." The main point of my message is that God brings unexpected in the middle of our lives, even in empty places. You can listen to my message online at the Eastbrook web-site …
