When I grew up, I spent a lot of time watching Mr. Rogers. I’m not sure why, but there was something about the songs, sweaters, and shoes that just kept me coming back for more. Mr. Rogers loved to ask that simple question day after day for his riveted little television audience: “Won’t you be …
The Weekend Wanderer: 5 April 2025
"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 …
Behind the Sermon: Jesus the Holy Obedient One
Here is the latest "Behind the Sermon" episode from our sermon podcast related to my message from this past Sunday at Eastbrook Church entitled "Jesus the Holy Obedient One." As usual, we had some really great questions on this episode, ranging from why Leviticus prohibits eating blood, further investigations into what it means to be …
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Behind the Sermon: Jesus the Perfect High Priest
Here is the latest "Behind the Sermon" episode from our sermon podcast related to my message from this past Sunday at Eastbrook Church entitled "Jesus the Perfect High Priest." We had some really great questions on this episode, ranging from the difference between saying "Hebrew Bible" and "Old Testament," why we need a mediator to …
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Sacrificial Offering: finding life in the blood in Leviticus
There are certain books of the Bible that people tend to avoid. Somewhere near the top of that list for many is the Old Testament book of Leviticus. Perhaps part of the reason for this is that Leviticus seems so archaic and strange, so disconnected with the world in which we live today. Sacrifice and …
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Matthew Erickson 