Over the past couple of years, I have participated in the Gospel Life blog hosted by the Billy Graham Center for Evangelism at Wheaton College. Every year the BGCE pulls together a resource on sharing our faith to help individuals and churches prepare for Christmas during the season of Advent. I was privileged to write for …
In the Shadow of the Cloud: Jacob
Here's an excerpt from my latest post on the life of Jacob at the Gospel Life blog, where I am a regular contributor. One of the most famous stories in the life of Jacob is the dream he has of angels ascending and descending a stairway or ladder between heaven and earth in Genesis 28. In …
Prayer and the Holy Spirit in Evangelism
As I've mentioned previously, I have the great privilege of being a regular blogger at The Gospel Life blog. The most recent series of blog posts there is entitled "Leading with the Gospel," and looks at what several writers view as essential aspects of leading a local church with an evangelistic edge. I wrote a post that …
Apologetics as Evangelism
It's a pleasure to write for The Gospel Life blog. Today, I wrote a post, "Apologetic Evangelism," as part of their eight-part series, "What's Your Evangelism Style." Here's an excerpt. Between the ages of 2 and 5, there is a persistent question that children ask teachers, parents, grandparents, and other adult figures. It is a …
Deep – Wide – Multiplied
This past weekend at Eastbrook Church we kicked-off our ministry year with a vision sermon entitled "Deep - Wide - Multiplied." This message aimed to focus us in for the year here at Eastbrook around three key movements of the good and happy life with God seen in Psalm 1. You can connect with us further at Eastbrook Church …
Matthew Erickson 