Here are the discussion questions that accompany my message, "Messy Ends" from Judges 17-21, which concluded our series, "Flawed Heroes," this past weekend at Eastbrook Church. Discussion Questions: Answer one of these two questions: When have you seen something beautiful in the midst of brokenness? Has a real-life hero let you down? What happened and how …
Messy Ends
We concluded the "Flawed Heroes" series this past weekend at Eastbrook with a message called "Messy Ends." this was an extended look at the "appendix of Judges, found in two shocking stories from Judges 17-21. I shared a list of five things we don't need anyone's help to accomplish when we do what's right by our own …
What the Church and Pastors Need to Learn from Ferguson
Here is a post I co-wrote with my friend Chris Brooks around the events with Ferguson that I think is just as relevant in the midst of recent events here in Milwaukee. As one person from the community told me last night when we were praying and talking in Sherman Park: "the bridge to the church is …
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Sunday Prayer 13
But God is my King from long ago; he brings salvation on the earth. (Psalm 74:12) Age to age, You are God, the One who reigns over all the earth. Salvation is found in no one else and comes from no other source. We praise Your name with our words and songs; We exalt Your name …
Sunday Prayer 12
Your name, Lord, endures forever, Your renown, Lord, through all generations. (Psalm 135:13) You are the most famous One, God, and no other can compare to You. All around the world people call on Your name, and voices from many languages praise You. We choose to take our place in that great chorus; we choose …
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