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The philosopher Alasdair MacIntyre concludes his most widely read work, After Virtue, with a striking statement that has been heavily quoted ever after: “we are waiting not for a Godot, but for another—doubtless very different—St. Benedict.”[1] Walking the road from Marxism to Aristotelianism, MacIntyre eventually became a Roman Catholic convert and one of the greatest proponents in …
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"The Weekend Wanderer" is a weekly curated selection of news, stories, resources, and media on the intersection of faith and culture for you to explore through your weekend. Wander through these links however you like and in any order you like. Disclaimer: I do not necessarily agree with all the views expressed within these articles …
The following story was a part of my message on Sunday ("Stephen: a heart for God") that I had to cut out at the last minute. I am always inspired by Polycarp' story of knowing what is worth living for and what is worth dying for. Perhaps you have heard of a beautiful town known …
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This past weekend at Eastbrook, we began a new preaching series entitled "Ordinary People in God's Extraordinary Work." This series is the second of a three-part exploration of the Book of Acts this Fall, including “Essential Church” and “Jesus, King of the Nations.” This week in the series I looked at the life and martyrdom …
Continue reading "“Stephen: A Heart for God” – a message from Acts 6-7"
"The Weekend Wanderer" is a weekly curated selection of news, stories, resources, and media on the intersection of faith and culture for you to explore through your weekend. Wander through these links however you like and in any order you like. Disclaimer: I do not necessarily agree with all the views expressed within these articles …
Matthew Erickson 