William Blake, The Ancient of Days, watercolor etching; 1794. "Yet God my King is from of old, working salvation in the midst of the earth." (Psalm 74:12) O Ancient One,whose being precedes all we knowand whose word sparked all things,whose holiness is unsearchableand whose love is incomprehensible,I worship You. I worship Youwith my words, stumbling …
Asking God to Act: a reflection on Nehemiah 1
“‘Lord, let your ear be attentive to the prayer of this your servant and to the prayer of your servants who delight in revering your name. Give your servant success today by granting him favor in the presence of this man.’ I was cupbearer to the king.” (Nehemiah 1:11) At the end of his prayer in chapter 1, …
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“The Realities of Necessary Rebuilding” – a message from Nehemiah 2:11-18
This past weekend at Eastbrook, we continued our series from the book of Nehemiah entitled "Rebuild and Repair: Engaging the World with Nehemiah." Pastor Jim Caler preached a message entitled, "The Realities of Necessary Rebuilding," which was based in Nehemiah 2:11-18. You can find the message outline and video below. You can access the entire …
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“Approaching Authority with Need” – a message from Nehemiah 2:1-10
This past weekend at Eastbrook, we continued our series from the book of Nehemiah entitled "Rebuild and Repair: Engaging the World with Nehemiah." I preached the third message of the series entitled, "Approaching Authority with Need," which was based in Nehemiah 2:1-10. You can find the message outline and video below. You can access the …
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“And when you pray…”: the power of prayer and calling God Father
But when you pray, go into your room, close the door and pray to your Father, who is unseen. Then your Father, who sees what is done in secret, will reward you. And when you pray, do not keep on babbling like pagans, for they think they will be heard because of their many words. …
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Matthew Erickson 