Some trust in chariots and some in horses, but we trust in the name of the Lord our God. (Psalm 20:7) Lord, You are greater than any human power. You created all human power and stand behind it all, sustaining all creation. My trust is not in human power. It comes and it goes. It …
Stories of Influence: Dietrich Bonhoeffer – The Power of Truth
Mel Lawrenz, who recently visited with us at Eastbrook Church, has produced a very nice video short on Dietrich Bonhoeffer in support of his new book Spiritual Influence. Bonhoeffer is one of the most influential 20th century theologians whose importance continues to grow today. Bonhoeffer's writings on community and discipleship have transformed my own journey with …
Continue reading "Stories of Influence: Dietrich Bonhoeffer – The Power of Truth"
Pray Like Jesus
We will begin a series this coming weekend at Eastbrook Church called "Pray Like Jesus." If you wanted to develop a skill, you would learn from a master teacher. How much more is this true in prayer? In this series, we will take Jesus as our Master Teacher in the life of prayer. We will …
Saturday Prayer 30
Oh God, our Father, through the holy wonder of Your One and Only Son reveal Yourself to me. Oh Father, I know it is sheer gift; I know it is only by the choosing of Your Son. Oh God, our Father, So long I have not known Your life in my living; reveal Yourself to …
Lausanne Young Leaders Consultation
This week, I am participating in a gathering of young leaders in North America hosted by the Lausanne movement. The goal is to bring young leaders together to discuss, pray through, and apply the Cape Town Commitment within the North American context. From the website: Lausanne is a global Movement that mobilizes evangelical leaders to …
Matthew Erickson 