Here are the discussion questions that accompany my message at Eastbrook Church this week titled "The Word" on John 1:1-3. This message was the first in our new series, "Looking for God." Discussion Questions: 1. In our culture today, once we pass by Thanksgiving Day, we immediately move into a flurry of Christmas preparations. While …
The Word
This past weekend at Eastbrook Church, I launched a new series titled “Looking for God” with my message, "The Word," drawing on John 1:1-3. I'm including the text here: 1 In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. 2 He was with God in the beginning. …
Have you seen this?: “SMS [Shine]” by Crowder
Just in case you haven't yet seen this wonderful video by the David Crowder*Band for their song "SMS [Shine]", you should take the 5 minutes to watch it below. I love it when musicians reflect the creativity of God not only in their song-writing but with the visuals that accompany the songs. Wonderful job, guys! …
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Looking for God (new series)
This Sunday, we begin a new series through the month of December at Eastbrook named "Looking for God." Our world is crying out for God, and looking for Him wherever they can. This contemporary longing for God echoes the Hebrew people's longing for a Messiah, seen particularly in the prophet Isaiah: The people walking in …
Autumn into Winter – a poem
Pale cornstalks blow and swirl within the breeze: all golden light – tall, tickling, synchronized. Their shape now dry and stiff with ebbing life; rough whispers rise and fall in symphony. They dance the dying days of autumn’s leave, requiring heavy, solemn exercise of tempered motion. They too realize their dance will end with seasonal …
Matthew Erickson 