Last night at The Ave, I was speaking about 'Hearing from God'. I focused in on Jesus' statement to his hearers: 'Whoever has ears to hear, let them hear" (Matthew 11:15). Jesus uses this phrase often after telling parables or relating simple truths about living in God's kingdom that are so profound we could easily …
Passion 07 & Urbana 06
You can now access online streaming sessions for both Passion 07 and Urbana 06. Passion 07 is a conference focused on gathering together college-age people from around the world to worship God and be transformed in our lives. Artists such as The David Crowder* Band, Matt Redman, Charlie Hall, Christ Tomlin, and others are associated …
The Loud Voices of Inanimate Objects
So many times we say that it is difficult to hear God's voice. His is the still, small voice that we need to quiet ourselves to hear and that work is trying for our fast-paced, boisterous souls. The other day, I had some car problems. It wasn't really my problem, but a problem with the …
Sabbath
Sabbath is one of those terms that you do not hear much anymore. The idea of keeping the sabbath sounds a bit like archaic references to an earlier time. The reference points don't exist, or at least they don't exist in the same way that they did. Keeping the sabbath is one of the earliest …
Jubilee
As you start back into Fall activities and school, I wanted to invite you into something that we are doing. Elmbrook Church is entering into a season of renewal related to our 50th year as a church called "Jubilee". Whether you attend Elmbrook Church or not, I want to invite you to participate in this …
Matthew Erickson 