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Here is a resource that my wife, Kelly, and I developed as a spiritual formation tool for prayer. (You can also download this as a PDF here.) Prayer is made up of both speaking and listening. We listen to God and we listen to ourselves. We hear God speak and we respond as well. One …
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"The Weekend Wanderer" is a weekly curated selection of news, stories, resources, and media on the intersection of faith and culture for you to explore through your weekend. Wander through these links however you like and in any order you like. Disclaimer: I do not necessarily agree with all the views expressed within these articles …
This coming Sunday at Eastbrook Church we begin a new three-week preaching series entitled "Sacred Invitation: A Life of Prayer." Prayer is fundamental to life with God. Yet, prayer is also sometimes difficult and can feel out of reach. At its core, prayer is our response to God’s invitation to relationship and conversation. This series …
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“‘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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“Come to me all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest.” – Jesus in Matthew 11:28 During this summer at Eastbrook Church, we are entering into a season of growth in prayer, and you are invited. In June we begin 30 Days of Prayer with individuals signing up for 15-minute …
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Matthew Erickson 