"Not only so, but we also glory in our sufferings, because we know that suffering produces perseverance; perseverance, character; and character, hope. And hope does not put us to shame, because God’s love has been poured out into our hearts through the Holy Spirit, who has been given to us." (Romans 5:3-5) Paul begins our …
An Exhortation and Prayer from Yesterday’s Worship Services (January 10, 2021)
A number of people reached out to me about the exhortation and prayer for our nation that I shared in services yesterday at Eastbrook Church. I have included it below. The exhortation was a slightly abbreviated and revised form of something I posted here on my blog on Friday. The prayer portion was a combination …
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7 Things We Can Do As Christians in Times Like This
The past week has been one of the most chaotic for our nation in recent memory. The scenes in the Capitol on Wednesday, January 6, were a striking contrast with the celebration of Epiphany for which that day is set aside on the church calendar. Epiphany literally means ‘appearing’ or ‘manifestation.’ The celebration offers an …
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The Son of Man and the Hope of the Nations
The prophet Daniel speaks of both judgment and hope to a people exiled in foreign kingdoms. His prophetic oracles are situated within the exile in Babylon and the following Persian kingdoms. In chapter 2, Daniel offers an interpretation of King Nebuchadnezzar’s dream of a giant statue made of different materials that is eventually struck by …
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What Happens When People Do Not Have Hope?
What happens when people do not have hope? What happens when a young man or young woman looks to the future and the lack of hope has dimmed all brightness in those days to come? What happens when people do not have hope? What happens when an older woman or an older man looks to …
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Matthew Erickson 