We began a new series this weekend at Eastbrook entitled "Unexpected: The Story of Ruth." I am so excited to get into this series since the book of Ruth is one of the most beautiful and powerful pieces of Scripture in my opinion. Today, I began the series with a message, "God in Unexpected Circumstances," from …
My Story – God’s Story
Reading the Old Testament story of Ruth brings into focus the powerful truth that the story of our lives intersects with God's story for human history. There are four aspects to Ruth's story that struck me as I read it this time around as part of "Through the Bible 2011." Loss Ruth enters into the …
Finding Redemption in Film?
About a month ago, Christianity Today came out with their annual list "The 10 Most Redeeming Films of 2009." It's no secret that I love watching movies, in particular discovering scenes of redemption in film. I am using the concept of 'redemptive moments' as scenes or images of grace intersecting broken or apparently ruined lives, …
Matthew Erickson 