"Do everything without grumbling or arguing, so that you may become blameless and pure, 'children of God without fault in a warped and crooked generation.' Then you will shine among them like stars in the sky as you hold firmly to the word of life. (Philippians 2:14-16a) Lord, take my life and shape me around …
Stepping Forward into 2021 with Dedication and Praise
This week, I am sharing some spiritual practices for reflecting on the previous year and stepping forward into the new year. Stepping Forward with Dedication Related to this focus on God is a dedication of our lives from the inside out. Psalm 86 is a one of my favorite psalms. Verse 11 has become particularly …
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You Alone: a prayer of dedication
Lord, you alone are my portion and my cup;you make my lot secure. (Psalm 16:5) You alone.Lord, it is You alone.Although I sometimesturn toward others sourcesof strength or joy,it is You alonewho is my portion and my cup. My sustenance is in You.My provision is in You.My security is in You.My joy is in You.Lord, …
How Important is the Gospel to Us?
Though I am free and belong to no one, I have made myself a slave to everyone, to win as many as possible....I have become all things to all people so that by all possible means I might save some. I do all this for the sake of the gospel, that I may share in …
Looking Back and Stepping Forward: a new year’s message
This past weekend at Eastbrook, I preached a message, "Looking Back and Stepping Forward," which was a stand-alone message for the new year. I shared some practices - looking back at the past year and stepping forward into the new year - that have helped me most over the years to close out one …
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Matthew Erickson 