This week at Eastbrook, I continued our series on Ruth called "Unexpected" with a message from Ruth 4:1-12 entitled "God in Unexpected Joy." The main point of my message is that God brings unexpected in the middle of our lives, even in empty places. You can listen to my message online at the Eastbrook web-site …
Saturday Prayer 26
In the midst of a very severe trial, their overflowing joy and their extreme poverty welled up in rich generosity. (2 Corinthians 8:2) Lord, I want to give myself over to You first and foremost. I know that only then will true joy begin in my life. I know that only then will true generosity …
Christians in Egypt: Now What?…Prayer
This past Tuesday night at Eastbrook Church, we gathered as usual for prayer at 7pm. However, along with a wonderful commissioning for a dear couple from our fellowship, we set aside time to pray for Egypt and particularly for the church there. There is much confusion within the country related to the political situation. The election of …
Multiethnic Worship [from Christianity Today]
Michael Emerson, best known to me as a co-author of the outstanding book, Divided by Faith, wrote a very good review of a new book by Gerardo Marti entitled, Worship Across the Racial Divide: Religious Music and the Multiracial Congregation. A number of folks here at Eastbrook Church sent me links to the article because it …
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God in Unexpected Risks (discussion questions)
Here are the discussion questions that accompany my message at Eastbrook Church this past weekend from Ruth 3 entitled "God in Unexpected Risks." Discussion Questions: As we continue our series on Ruth entitled “Unexpected,” this week we will look at chapter 3. Whether you are on your own or in a small group, take time to …
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