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Marc Chagall, Anne invoque l'Eternal, etching; France: 1931-39, 1952-56. Lent brings us face to face with our own sins and brokenness, but also with our deepest desires. We all long for things, but many times we are afraid to voice them aloud. One of the most moving stories of Scripture arises within a marriage bereft of …
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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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This coming weekend at Eastbrook I will begin a new series entitled "Risky Faith." When Jesus came into our world, He gave His very life that we might be brought back to God. Jesus does not call people into a comfortable or safe religion. Instead, Jesus beckons His followers into a faith that risks. It …
There's a well-known worship song that says: "every blessing You pour out I'll turn back to praise." While the term 'blessing' is often thoughtlessly used, it refers to a deep happiness or gift that God brings into our lives. Hannah, a Hebrew woman we encounter in 1 Samuel, was someone who knew about both receiving …
Matthew Erickson 