Photo by George Becker on Pexels.com In my sermon this past weekend, "Wait for It," I explored aspects of David's determined course of waiting on God in relation to King Saul's relentless pursuit of him. In one part of the message, I offered a little aside about revenge, vengeance, or recompense. There is Just One …
The Conversation: at morning’s opening
A recent addition to my daily time in prayer has been a sort of conversational prayer with God arising from my reflection on Scripture and my life. After slowing down with a portion of Scripture, I often write out some of my own thoughts as a form of prayer in my journal. Then, I pause …
Hearing the Voice of God in Distress
When you face rejection from friends or enemies, Beloved, I’ve been there.When you struggle in the crucible of suffering and obedience, Beloved, I’ve been there.When you have to surrender what feels like all of your life, put all the chips in, Beloved, I’ve been there.When one of your closest offers up their intimacy with you as a means …
“I am the Gate”
This past weekend at Eastbrook, we continued our celebration of the resurrection of Jesus through our preaching series, "I AM: Seven Identity Markers of Jesus," drawn from the Gospel of John. This week our dear friend and ministry partner from Kenya, Canon Francis Omondi, continued the series by exploring Jesus' statement, "I am the gate" …
A Prayer to God My Light
"Because of the tender mercy of our God, by which the rising sun will come to us from heavento shine on those living in darkness and in the shadow of death,to guide our feet into the path of peace." (Luke 1:78-79) "The people walking in darknesshave seen a great light;on those living in the land of deep …
Matthew Erickson 