"The Weekend Wanderer" is a weekly curated selection of news, stories, resources, and media on the intersection of faith and culture for you to explore through your weekend. Wander through these links however you like and in any order you like. Disclaimer: I do not necessarily agree with all the views expressed within these articles …
Faith in God Amidst the Beasts [Daniel 7]
This past weekend at Eastbrook Church, I continued our series on the book of Daniel by turning our attention to chapter 7, which begins the markedly different second half of the book. Chapters 1-6 are court narratives, while chapters 7-12 are apocalyptic visions. This first vision serves as a sort of parallel to Daniel 2 and …
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The Bible Project: Daniel
As a follow-up to our new series at Eastbrook Church, "Daniel: Apocalyptic Imagination and Exile Faith," I wanted to share this excellent video overview of Daniel from The Bible Project. https://youtu.be/9cSC9uobtPM
The Ascension and Jesus’ Return (Part 3 of 3)
What does Jesus' ascension have to do with his eventual return? When will it happen and how should we prepare for it? In this third and final installment of my three-part reflection on Ascension Day this week, I want to reflect today on the significance of Jesus' return after His ascension. After Jesus' ascension, two heavenly …
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Unshackled: Joy Beyond Circumstances
As we begin the new year, we also begin a new series this coming weekend at Eastbrook Church entitled "Unshackled: Joy Beyond Circumstances." In a world at odds with itself, how do followers of Christ live with irrepressible joy in God? In this six-week series we will journey through the Apostle Paul’s letter to the Philippians …
Matthew Erickson 