Here is the prayer that I concluded my message with this past weekend at Eastbrook. I wrote this prayer as a way to reflect and weave together themes we have experienced throughout this series, Ascend. Eternal God, guide us who live as exiles and strangers upon the time-bound paths of earth; in our trials and …
Psalm 130 by Sons of Korah
Here is a powerful, reflective rendering of Psalm 130 by Sons of Korah, an Australian band that has been setting the psalms to music for years. This track is from their second album Redemption Songs. You may enjoy delving into their catalogue of music. https://youtu.be/1kND0DcTCOE
Mercy
As we continued our journey with the Psalms of Ascent, "Ascend," this past weekend at Eastbrook, I opened up Psalm 130 for us. I explored the mercy of God as part of our spiritual journey with God in terms of prayer, forgiveness, waiting, and hope. In the midst of that I brought in the story of Jonah, …
Community and Labor
This past two weekends at Eastbrook Church have been a real joy for me as two friends, Gabriel Douglas and Will Branch, preached as part of our journey with the Psalms of Ascent, "Ascend." Gabriel walked us through Psalm 122, focusing on worship and community, two weekends ago. Gabriel is a ministry resident working with …
The Steps I Walk Upon
Here's a reflection I wrote after gathering for worship this past weekend at Eastbrook Church during our series on the Psalms of Ascent. Not a finely fashioned poem, but more like poetic reflections on my life journey and the grace of God oozing through each step. the steps I walk upon woven day by day …
Matthew Erickson 