When you face rejection from friends or enemies, Beloved, I’ve been there.When you struggle in the crucible of suffering and obedience, Beloved, I’ve been there.When you have to surrender what feels like all of your life, put all the chips in, Beloved, I’ve been there.When one of your closest offers up their intimacy with you as a means …
“Grow in the Grace and Knowledge of Jesus” – a message from 2 Peter 3, verses 14-18
This past weekend at Eastbrook, I concluded our series "Growing in Faith: Exploring 2 Peter" by preaching a message entitled "Grow in the Grace and Knowledge of Jesus" from verses 14-18 of 2 Peter 3. You can find the message outline and video below. You can access the entire series here. Join us for weekend …
Rediscovering the Love of God: insights from Henri Nouwen
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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Experiencing Blessing: a word from Henri Nouwen
I re-read Henri Nouwen's marvelous book Life of the Beloved recently and this story stood out so powerfully that I wanted to share it with you. I hope you read it and reflect on your own blessing and Belovedness in God today: Not long ago, in my own community, I had a very personal experience …
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Matthew Erickson 