This past weekend at Eastbrook, as we continued our series "Becoming Real" on the Sermon on the Mount, we turned to Matthew 6:25-34. This passage speaks right into one of our most personal and constant issues as human beings: worry. I explore what worry is and what it does and doesn't do. I also spent …
Senior Pastor Video Update in the Time of COVID-19 (March 25, 2020)
Here is my latest video update for Eastbrook Church as we navigate the time of COVID-19. I will continue to re-post these weekly video updates here at my blog for those who have not seen it or who are not part of our church but could use the encouragement. You can watch it here or …
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Senior Pastor Video Update in the Time of COVID-19 (March 18, 2020)
I recorded this brief video update for our church yesterday as we navigate these interesting times. I decided to go ahead and post it here at my blog for those who had not seen it or who are not part of our church but could use the encouragement. You can watch it here or at …
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From Worry to Prayer: a reflection on Philippians 4
In one of the most well-known passages from Paul on prayer, Philippians 4:6-7, we read these words: Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus. Every time …
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Live in Peace
Have you ever felt worried, distressed, or anxious? Yes, I know that might seem like a ridiculous question. In one way or another, we have all experienced worry, distress, or anxiety. These real experiences of our lives are the sort of things we encounter throughout the Scripture. In fact, the writer of Psalm 4 expresses …
Matthew Erickson 