Now is the time we culturally set aside to reflect gratitude for life and what we have. Thanksgiving Day, in my opinion, is actually one of the more meaningful moments still existing in the shared consciousness of our nation. In this time, we actually take time out from work and normal routines to simply celebrate …
What Does Faith Believe?
Let them give thanks to the Lord for his unfailing love and his wonderful deeds for mankind, for he breaks down gates of bronze and cuts through bars of iron. (Psalm 107:15-16) Do we believe God can break down gates of bronze and cut through bars of iron? Do we believe God can do things …
Choosing to Become Thankful
Give thanks to the Lord, for he is good; his love endures forever. Let the redeemed of the Lord tell their story. (Psalm 107:1-2) Thankfulness begins with our attention on the right sort of object. The object presented to us in Psalm 107 is God Himself. We read that God is Yahweh – the Savior, …
Thankful Heart
This weekend at Eastbrook Church, I kicked off a new series entitled "Thankful." While there are a lot of things we may be thankful for, I wanted to set the tone for deeper thankfulness by looking at the character and activity of God. The message was based out of Psalm 107, which begins with those …
Matthew Erickson 