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In my message, "The Planted Life," at Eastbrook yesterday, I shared a quotation from St. Athanasius related to Psalm 1 and the invitation to meditate on the Word of God. Athanasius was a 4th century bishop in Egypt and advocate for orthodox faith reflected in what we now know as the Nicene Creed. He speaks of …
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When I draw near to the end of a sermon series, I usually share resources I utilized in my study and preparation for sermons. Here is the bibliography for our recent series, "The Skeptic's Guide to Life with God: Ecclesiastes." I hope some of these books are as helpful for you as you explore the …
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When I conclude a sermon series, I usually share resources I utilized in my study and preparation for sermons. Here is the bibliography for our recent series, "Growing in Faith: Exploring 2 Peter." I hope some of these books are as enjoyable for you as you explore them as they were for me. Bibliography for …
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Henri Nouwen's writing has impacted me greatly. Whether his marvelously moving book The Return of the Prodigal Son, his gleanings from the spirituality of the desert fathers and mothers in The Way of the Heart, or his powerful reflection on Christian leadership with In the Name of Jesus, his words move me. Recently, a friend …
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When I conclude a sermon series, I usually share resources I utilized in my study and preparation for sermons. Here is the bibliography for our recent series, "The Discipleship Journey: Four Examples of Growing with Jesus." I hope some of these books are as enjoyable for you as you explore them as they were for …
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Matthew Erickson 