This week marks the 100th anniversary of the birth of Dietrich Bonhoeffer. In my mind, Bonhoeffer is one of the most important pastors and theologians of the 20th century. If you've never read anything by him, you should do so immediately. Try Life Together or The Cost of Discipleship. One of my earlier posts was …
Trudging Onward
sun-scorched standing between soul-sharp rocks naked, beaten, tired the cool of nightfall envelopes me there is nowhere to rest trudging onward upon rough ground feet are bleeding wounds swollen-tongued and stomach tight misery eyes dart off where is hope and peace here? where is laden life? knotted back pinched calves pull tight tripping down to …
God Revealed in Flesh and Bone
This past Tuesday night at The Ave, I began our series "Come Back to Jesus" with a look at John 1:1-18.One of the key thoughts that jumped off the page for me was how Jesus came in the flesh in order to reveal the Father to all people.As I thought about that, I realized that …
To the Ends of the Earth
I am always challenged and encouraged to read stories of people who have risked it all to share the good news of Jesus around the world.I was amazed to encounter this article in the Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel about one of Elmbrook's missionaries, Kelly Schill, in southern Sudan.Take a look at it. I hope you are challenged …
Marriage as a Metaphor
This past Saturday, I participated in the wedding of Alex Bruzan and Meg Essenmacher. It was a beautiful and joy-filled event. One of the things I love about marriage is what the Apostle Paul describes in his letter to the Ephesians, the fifth chapter. He spends time talking about how husbands and wives should relate …
Matthew Erickson 