Join us for worship with Eastbrook Church through Eastbrook at Home at 8, 9:30, and 11 AM. This weekend we continue our sermon series during Lent, "The Tree and the Vine," from Psalm 1 and John 15. Here is a prayer for this Sunday, which is the second Sunday of Lent, from The Book of …
The Weekend Wanderer: 24 February 2024
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Why the Psalms are Essential for Spiritual Growth
As we start into our new series, "The Tree and the Vine," drawn from Psalm 1 and John 15, I wanted to share some thoughts I've share in other places about the value of the psalms for spiritual growth. When people ask me about a good place to start reading the Bible I often refer …
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“The Planted Life” – a message from Psalm 1:1-3
This past weekend at Eastbrook, we began a new preaching series during Lent entitled "The Tree and the Vine," drawing from Psalm 1 and John 15. In this first message of the series I explored Psalm 1:1-3, giving attention to what it means to be planted in the life of God. You can find the …
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The Radiant Brilliance of God in Us: Athanasius on Psalm 1
In my message, "The Planted Life," at Eastbrook yesterday, I shared a quotation from St. Athanasius related to Psalm 1 and the invitation to meditate on the Word of God. Athanasius was a 4th century bishop in Egypt and advocate for orthodox faith reflected in what we now know as the Nicene Creed. He speaks of …
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Matthew Erickson 