This past weekend we continued our series "Family Tree" at Eastbrook Church. This is the fourth week in the first part of our extended journey through the Gospel of Matthew. During Advent, we will focus on the genealogy of Jesus found in Matthew, chapters 1 and 2. It was a joy to co-preach this message …
The Perfect King: Advent Devotional, Week 4
Read Psalm 72 During winter, one of our sons began cultivating seeds in the basement to plant in our gardens during spring. It was a lot of work to keep them watered and sufficiently warm during the cold months. When the weather finally turned, we planted the seedlings throughout our gardens. A new sort of …
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The Real, Eyes-Open Love of God
“My soul glorifies the Lord and my spirit rejoices in God my Savior, for he has been mindful of the humble state of his servant. From now on all generations will call me blessed.” (Luke 1:46-48) "Love is blind." At least, that's how the saying goes. The phrase means that when love is at work, …
Fra Angelico, The Annunciation
Finding Love: Mary
[This is the devotional I wrote for the fourth week of Eastbrook Church's Advent 2018 devotional. Join in with the daily journey through Advent here.] “My soul glorifies the Lord and my spirit rejoices in God my Savior, for he has been mindful of the humble state of his servant. From now on all generations will …
Matthew Erickson 