Living Thankful

Now is the time we culturally set aside to reflect gratitude for life and what we have. Thanksgiving Day, in my opinion, is actually one of the more meaningful moments still existing in the shared consciousness of our nation. In this time, we actually take time out from work and normal routines to simply celebrate …

“Beware False Guides” – a message from 2 Peter 2, verses 1-10a

This past weekend at Eastbrook, we continued our preaching series entitled "Growing in Faith: Exploring 2 Peter." I preached a message entitled "Beware False Guides" from verses 1-10a of the second chapter of the letter. You can find the message outline and video below. You can access the entire series here. Join us for weekend …

Rediscovering the Love of God: insights from Henri Nouwen

Henri Nouwen's writing has impacted me greatly. Whether his marvelously moving book The Return of the Prodigal Son, his gleanings from the spirituality of the desert fathers and mothers in The Way of the Heart, or his powerful reflection on Christian leadership with In the Name of Jesus, his words move me. Recently, a friend …