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"Never since has there arisen a prophet in Israel like Moses, whom the Lord knew face to face. He was unequaled for all the signs and wonders that the Lord sent him to perform in the land of Egypt, against Pharaoh and all his servants and his entire land, and for all the mighty deeds …
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In my message, "The Planted Life," at Eastbrook yesterday, I shared a quotation from St. Athanasius related to Psalm 1 and the invitation to meditate on the Word of God. Athanasius was a 4th century bishop in Egypt and advocate for orthodox faith reflected in what we now know as the Nicene Creed. He speaks of …
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While he was still speaking, a bright cloud covered them, and a voice from the cloud said, “This is my Son, whom I love; with him I am well pleased. Listen to him!” (Matthew 17:5) At the mount of transfiguration, Jesus' glory is revealed before the eyes of Peter, James, and John. Overwhelmed by all …
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Today, is the celebration of All Saints' Day. What is All Saints' Day and why should we celebrate it? Since the 4th century, Christians have celebrated the lives of saints and martyrs. However, it was not until AD 609 that Pope Boniface IV dedicated one day of remembrance for all martyrs. Since that time, and …
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This past Sunday in my message, "Encountering a Broken World," I mentioned how God works through broken people, referencing a list of examples from the Bible. A few people asked me to share that list with them, so here it is. “For some days I mourned and fasted and prayed before the God of heaven” …
Matthew Erickson 