There's something about fireworks that just mesmerizes me. This last July 4th, we watched fireworks over Tichigan Lake with some friends. I love the fact that the conversations of adults and the activity of kids is tamed down to 'oohs' and 'aahs' at the show before us. I love it when a resonant boom echoes …
Jesus is the Lion
When reading Scripture the other day, there were two parallel thoughts that leaped out of Amos and Revelation to capture my mind. The first is this: Jesus is the Lion. The LORD roars from Zion and thunders from Jerusalem; the pastures of the shepherds dry up, and the top of Carmel withers. (Amos 1:1) The …
Jesus Knows, Jesus Cares, Jesus Heals
When I was about ten years old, I was playing golf with my friend, Chris, in his back yard. It wasn't real golf, but ten-year-old golf using whatever we had available: a rusty 7-iron and a tennis ball. It was a short-lived game. As Chris prepared for his first swing, I stood watching to see …
The Tale of Friends at Midnight
This past Sunday, November 8, I kicked-off a new series at Brooklife Church called "Storyteller," in which we are looking at parables of Jesus. I was looking at the parables of the friend coming to another asking for bread at midnight. The focus of my message was on the confidence we can have with our …
Storyteller: Jesus and Parables
This past Sunday at Brooklife, we began a new series called "Storyteller" that is looking at the parables of Jesus. We all love a good story. Sit with a child to read a story to them, and watch out! You may find yourself being asked to read it again and again. Invite some friends over …
Matthew Erickson 