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We are reading Dave and Jon Ferguson's book, Exponential, as part of our staff meetings the next couple months here at Eastbrook Church. The Fergusons are huge advocates of what I would call 'intentional apprenticing'. Intentional apprenticing is the process by which we help people grow with God or in their ministry through focused means …
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I have a confession. I was an English major as an undergrad and I'm still trying to finish my homework. From time to time, I launch into reading a 'literary classic' that I missed while in college. A few years back it was Moby Dick by Herman Melville. Last year, my project was reading Ulysses …
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As I prepared my message this past week entitled "The God Who Is Just and Saves," I utilized a number of resources alongside of the Bible that I found helpful in shaping my thoughts. Here are four that I thought were worth sharing. On the topic of longing, particularly the longing for justice in our …
As I prepared my message this past week entitled "Generous," I utilized a number of resources alongside of the Bible that I found helpful in shaping my thoughts. Here are four that I thought were worth sharing. Generous Justice by Tim Keller - a great take on what it means to be the people of …
Here's a quotation about worship from writer Annie Dillard that always strikes me as true. I had hoped to weave it into my message this past weekend but did not find the appropriate spot for it. On the whole, I do not find Christians, outside of the catacombs, sufficiently sensible of conditions. Does anyone have …
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