Here is the latest "Behind the Sermon" episode from our sermon podcast related to our summer sermon series, "The Pursuit of God." We paused the "Behind the Sermon" episodes for the summer, but wanted to have one episode in which we answered questions related to the series. We will resume regular "Behind the Sermon" podcast …
The Weekend Wanderer: 1 June 2024
"The Weekend Wanderer" is a weekly curated selection of news, stories, resources, and media on the intersection of faith and culture for you to explore through your weekend. Wander through these links however you like and in any order you like. Disclaimer: I do not necessarily agree with all the views expressed within these articles …
Remembering Stuart Briscoe (1930-2022)
This past Saturday, Kelly and I attended the memorial service for Stuart Briscoe at Elmbrook Church. It was a joy to reconnect with friends and former colleagues I hadn't seen in some time and to celebrate God's work in and through Stuart's life. My first full-time vocational role in ministry was as the Pastor of …
Becoming True-Hearted in God
"There is sprung up a light for the righteous, and joyful gladness for such as are true-hearted." (Psalm 97:11) I love that rendering of the very end of Psalm 97:11 in Miles Coverdale's Psalter. Where other translations say "upright in heart" (NIV, ESV, RSV, NRSV, KJV), "true-hearted" points me in a slightly different direction. To …
The Character of a Leader with Stuart Briscoe and Marc Erickson
It was a privilege to host Stuart Briscoe and Marc Erickson at our quarterly Leadership Community gathering this past Monday night at Eastbrook Church. I hope you enjoy this view into the lives of two pastors who have steadfastly walked with Christ over the years. Stuart began the night with a 20-minute message on three …
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