This weekend, as we celebrate the resurrection of Jesus at Eastbrook Church, we will begin a two-week message series exploring "The Good News of Jesus." Drawing upon the post-resurrection accounts within the Gospel of John, we want to bring into sharper focus the ways in which Jesus brings good news to the world. April 20/21 …
A Prayer by Teresa of Avila
Lord, grant that I may always allow myself to be guided by You, always follow Your plans, and perfectly accomplish Your Holy Will. Grant that in all things, great and small, today and all the days of my life, I may do whatever You require of me. Help me respond to the slightest prompting of …
Seeking God’s Will: The ‘Three Lights’ of God’s Guidance and Hearing God’s Voice
Many of us search for God's will in our lives. In fact, one of the most pervasive questions I receive as a pastor is: how do I know God's will in my life? In his book, The Secret of Guidance, F. B. Meyer writes these words: God's impressions within and his words without are always …
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Sustaining the Good Life (discussion questions)
Here are the discussion questions that accompany my message, "Sustaining the Good Life," from this past weekend at Eastbrook Church, the second part of our two-part series on Psalm 23 entitled "The Good Life." I am preaching from the English Standard Version during this series, so here is the text of Psalm 23 from the ESV: 1 The Lord is …
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Living the Good Life (discussion questions)
Here are the discussion questions that accompany my message, "Living the Good Life," from this past weekend at Eastbrook Church as part of our series on Psalm 23 entitled "The Good Life." I am preaching from the English Standard Version during this series, so here is the text of Psalm 23 from the ESV: 1 The Lord is …
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Matthew Erickson 