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In 2018, I had the privilege of publishing an article in The Journal of Spiritual Formation and Soul Care, published by Biola University. That article, entitled "Time to Live: Christian Formation through the Christian Year," explores ways in which the rhythms of the Christian, or liturgical, year can subtly form our spiritual lives as Christians. …
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I recently wrote an article for Preaching Today on approaches to preaching during Lent. I explore the following ways to preach Lent: A Call to RepentanceFacing into the Darkness of Human ExperienceJourney through the Longings of the Human HeartFollow the Journey of Jesus This is a parallel article to my "Recovering the Wonder of Christmas: …
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My latest article at Preaching Today went live this week. In it I explore the ways in which preaching can benefit from following the Christian year. What follows is an excerpt, but you can read the entire article here. When I was a college student, I gave up wearing a watch. I would keep track …
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Matthew Erickson 