Photo by Landiva Weber on Pexels.com To live in three dimensions and not a flat, two-dimensional life. To enter abundance, to find fullness, to let God’s grandeur infuse me, and the beauty of God fill the sails of my life. So much anger and hatred around. So much flat foolishness and wasting of good time …
What is the Way to Real Life?: renunciation and realization with Jesus Christ
I call on you, my God, for you will answer me;turn your ear to me and hear my prayer.Show me the wonders of your great love,you who save by your right handthose who take refuge in you from their foes. (Psalm 17:6-7)Anyone who loves their father or mother more than me is not worthy of me; …
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A Morning Prayer of Closeness to God
“Let the dawn bring newsof Your unfailing lovefor I put my trust in You.Show me the roadthat I must travelfor You to relieve my heart.” (Psalm 143:8, NJB) Early in the morning I draw awayto be only with You.The time seems to move too quicklyand I know I must step toward what comes next.But here, …
A Prayer for the Road of Life with Jesus
"Let the dawn bring newsof Your unfailing lovefor I put my trust in You.Show me the roadthat I must travelfor You to relieve my heart." (Psalm 143:8, NJB) "Jesus said, 'I am the Road, also the Truth, also the Life. No one gets to the Father apart from me." (John 14:6, Message) You who have …
The Good News of the Resurrected One [The Good News of Jesus]
As we celebrate the resurrection of Jesus at Eastbrook Church, we begin a two-week exploration of "The Good News of Jesus." This first weekend, with our Easter celebration, we turn our attention to the account in John 20:1-10 about Jesus' empty tomb. While so much could be said about Jesus' resurrection, in my message this past …
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Matthew Erickson 