"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 …
Our Longing for Justice and Need for Mercy
One of our deepest desires as human beings is a longing for justice. We long for our lives and the world around us to be bounded by what is just, right, true, and fair without impartiality. At our jobs or in our classrooms, we want things to be fair with all people treated well and …
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‘Tis the Reason – a new series at Eastbrook
This coming Sunday at Eastbrook Church we begin a new preaching series entitled "'Tis the Reason." This series mirrors our journey of Advent and continues our journey through the Gospel of Matthew, focusing on Jesus' ministry turn from Galilee toward Judea and His crucifixion in Jerusalem. You can access our Advent devotional that accompanies the …
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“Who Do You Say I Am?” – a new series at Eastbrook
This coming Sunday at Eastbrook Church we begin a new preaching series entitled "Who Do You Say I Am?" This continues our journey through the Gospel of Matthew, focusing the expansion of Jesus' ministry throughout the Galilee region in teaching and activity in Matthew 13-16. The series is an exploration of Jesus' identity through all …
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Preach the Gospel to Yourself Daily
Recently, I was talking with someone about what we most need in our lives for growth and I was reminded of the simple truth that we need to take in the message of the Gospel in Jesus Christ everyday. Wherever we are and whomever we are, the highest priority is that we preach the simple …
Matthew Erickson 