This past weekend at Eastbrook Church we continued our series "The Life of Joseph: God's Sovereignty in Our Suffering" by looking at Joseph's overtures toward reconciliation with his brothers in Genesis 45-46. This message was essentially about the nature of and difference between forgiveness and relational reconciliation. You can view the message video and sermon …
Lost and Found [Life of Joseph, part 3]
This past weekend at Eastbrook Church we continued our series "The Life of Joseph: God's Sovereignty in Our Suffering" by looking at Joseph's exaltation from suffering in Genesis 40-41. A significant part of this message ended up being about waiting on God in the midst of our suffering. You can view the message video and …
Rerouted Trail (a poem)
The trail traipses past the gaping gorge, Re-routed and well-marked with guiding signs. Yet the old, well-worn way is still etched and evident, Beckoning passersby, And will be for years.
Jesus the Revelation of God
I continued our new series, "Jesus at the Center," this past weekend at Eastbrook by looking at Colossians 1:15-23 with a message was entitled "Jesus the Revelation of God." Along with this we began a series-long effort to memorize Colossians 1:15-20. You can find some helpful resources for that here. You can watch the message here, …
Difficulties at Work (discussion questions)
Here are the discussion questions that accompany the message I delivered this past weekend at Eastbrook Church, "Difficulties at Work." This is the second part of our series, "God at Work." Discussion Questions: What are some of the most common difficulties we face at work? How have you dealt with one of those in your own life? We continue our …
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