We began a new series this weekend at Eastbrook entitled "Unexpected: The Story of Ruth." I am so excited to get into this series since the book of Ruth is one of the most beautiful and powerful pieces of Scripture in my opinion. Today, I began the series with a message, "God in Unexpected Circumstances," from …
Unexpected: The Story of Ruth
This coming weekend, we begin a series at Eastbrook Church called "Unexpected: The Story of Ruth." God is always at work in the world and our lives. Some times it is easier to see that than other times. The Old Testament book of Ruth tells the story of God's work in the very ordinary lives …
Faith at 110 Stories – Philippe Petit
Yesterday at Eastbrook Church, I concluded our series "Risky Faith." There was so much profound conversation happening around the church about what God is speaking to us as individuals and as a church, that I was truly moved. I told the story yesterday of Philippe Petit, a French acrobat and high-wire artist. In the early …
Walk on the Waves (Risky Faith 3)
This weekend at Eastbrook, I finished up our series "Risky Faith" with a message entitled "Walk on the Waves" from Matthew 14:22-33. The main point of the message is that Jesus is the Lord over all and we grow to know Him more as we take steps of risky faith like Peter. You can listen …
Ordinary Offerings (discussion questions)
The following discussion questions accompany my message this past weekend at Eastbrook Church entitled "Ordinary Offerings" on the faith of Hannah from 1 Samuel 1. Discussion Questions: What is the most important gift that you’ve ever given to someone else in your life? Why was it so important? We continue our series, “Risky Faith,” this …
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