We began our journey with the Psalms of Ascent, "Ascend," this weekend at Eastbrook, spending time with Psalm 120. In this message, I explore themes of the spiritual life with God as a pilgrimage or journey, honesty and hopeful prayer, the need for community, and living in peace instead of hatred or hopelessness. Here is …
Trouble (discussion questions)
Here are the discussion questions that accompany my message, "Trouble," from this past weekend at Eastbrook Church. This continues the series, "Chosen Words," where we will journey through John 13-17 over the next number of weeks. Discussion Questions: When did you face deep troubles in your life? What happened and how did you deal with? …
A Prayer for Our Nation and Churches
This past weekend at Eastbrook Church, I offered a prayer before my sermon that interceded for our nation and churches in the midst of the current tensions. A number of people asked me if I could post it, so here it is: Lord our God, you are the King of kings, And the Lord of …
All I Want is a New Beginning (discussion questions)
Here are the discussion questions that accompany my message, "All I Want for Christmas is a New Beginning," from this past weekend at Eastbrook Church. This was the second part of our series "All I Want for Christmas." Discussion Questions: As we continue our series, “All I Want for Christmas,” this weekend, we will study Isaiah 61:1-11. Whether on …
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All I Want is Some Good News (discussion questions)
Here are the discussion questions that accompany my message, "All I Want for Christmas is Some Good News," from this past weekend at Eastbrook Church. This was the second part of our series "All I Want for Christmas." Discussion Questions: Name a time in your life when you received some good news right when you needed it. What was …
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