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Makoto Fujimura, Pentecost, Mineral Pigments and Gold on Kumohada over Board; 2008. What must the early disciples have been holding in their hearts and minds in those days after Jesus' ascended? His final words to them were drenched with weighty anticipation: "I am going to send you what my Father has promised; but stay in the …
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John Singleton Copley, Jesus Ascending to Heaven; oil on canvas; 1775. "After he said this, he was taken up before their very eyes, and a cloud hid him from their sight. (Acts 1:9) Today we celebrate Ascension Day, the event after Jesus' resurrection when He ascends to the Father's right hand in glory. I believe the …
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What is hope? We all have hopes of different sorts. In the past we may have talked about the hope of a new job, a life partner, or an amazing gift for our birthday. In recent times, hope has become more focused, consider the basics of our health, our livelihood, and, in some cases, survival. …
This past weekend at Eastbrook we took a pause on our preaching series, "Who Do You Say I Am?", in order to begin our annual MissionsFest. We had the privilege of hearing from Dr. Ed Stetzer for this kick-off weekend of MissionsFest. Ed Stetzer is a professor and dean at Wheaton College where he also …
The story begins like this: Jesus was arrested and His followers fled. He was tried and killed by crucifixion. His body was taken from the Cross by Joseph of Arimathea, who was a wealthy, secret follower of Jesus. The disciples scattered at Jesus' arrest, but returned to one another in a gathering place in Jerusalem. …
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Matthew Erickson 