I posted this on my blog last year as a simple summary of Ash Wednesday and the season of Lent. I hope it's helpful for you as Lent begins today.
The Sacrifice of Thanksgiving
Every year in the US, we mark out a day to celebrate what we have been given. Thanksgiving Day, in my opinion, is actually one of the most amazing moments in our culture. At a national level, we set aside time from work and normal routines to simply celebrate and enjoy God’s goodness. Of course, …
Top 15 Bible Verses to Memorize
This past weekend during my message from Psalm 1:4-6, "Chaff," I spent some time talking about the importance of Bible memorization for our growth as followers of Jesus Christ. One of the priorities we are working on together at Eastbrook Church is “to grow as a disciple-making church.” If we truly want to be disciples …
Our Mind and Our Choices
This past weekend in my message from Psalm 1:1-2, "Roots," I specifically mentioned the power within our thoughts and interior life in relationship to discipleship. Here are some further comments on this point from Dallas Willard, one of the most influential writers on discipleship in our current time, in his book The Divine Conspiracy. I …
Tips and Tools for Memorizing Scripture
As we prepare for our upcoming series, "Rooted," I am encouraging people to try to memorize Psalm 1. In Psalm 1:3, we read these words: ...but whose delight is in the law of the Lord, and who meditates on his law day and night. Why Memorize Scripture We see here both the call to delight in God's instruction and …
Matthew Erickson 