This past weekend at Eastbrook, we began a new series on 1 Thessalonians entitled "Hope Rising: 1 Thessalonians for Today." This first week of the series I turned attention to 1 Thessalonians 1:1-10 to set the stage for the series and reflect on what it means to begin and sustain a life of hope in …
The Messiah’s Challenge and Invitation
Some of the most meaningful words to me personally in the Gospel of Matthew are these: “Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your …
