Almighty and everlasting Father, who draws near to those who draw near to You, in Your tender love drive all fears from us that we might serve You with courage today. Render grace into our hearts, minds, and spirits that with unflinching love we might share the good news in word and deed to those …
Embodied Presence
This past weekend, Pastor Paul Bland, launched us into "Dwell:MissionsFest 2016" with an amazing message on what it means to be an embodied presence as a reflection of Jesus' incarnation. Here are a few statements that I wrote down while Paul was preaching: God came as an embodied presence: fully God and fully man. What …
Dwell: MissionsFest 2016
This weekend was the beginning of Dwell: MissionsFest 2016 at Eastbrook Church. When the Apostle John described the Messiah coming into the world he used richly descriptive words: The Word became flesh and made his dwelling among us. We have seen his glory, the glory of the One and Only, who came from the Father, full …
Sunday Prayer 20
May these words of my mouth and this meditation of my heart be pleasing in your sight, Lord, my Rock and my Redeemer. (Psalm 19:14) Father, I worship You; Jesus the Son, I exalt You; Holy Spirit, I praise You. God, You are my God and You are worthy of all praise. May my life …
7 on Multiplication (discussion questions)
Here are the discussion questions that accompany my message, "7 on Multiplication," which concluded our series, "Becoming 7," this past weekend at Eastbrook Church. Discussion Questions: Who has been one of your biggest influences, mentors, or encourages in life? Why have they been so important to you? This week we continue our “Becoming 7” series by looking …
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