This past weekend we continued our series "Power in Preparation" at Eastbrook Church by looking at the appearance of John the Baptist near the Jordan from Matthew 3:1-12 and how this sets the stage for Jesus. John is an extraordinary character in the gospels, whose life and preaching is incredibly challenging. You can view the …
Eastbrook at Home – January 17, 2021
Join us for worship with Eastbrook Church through Eastbrook at Home at 8, 9:30, and 11 AM. This weekend we continue our new series, "Power in Preparation," which continues our extended journey through the Gospel of Matthew, which began with the series "Family Tree." This week we will look at the appearance of John the …
Looking Back at 2020 with Lament and Repentance
This week, I am sharing some spiritual practices for reflecting on the previous year and stepping forward into the new year. Looking Back: Lament Sometimes, however, when we look back over the year, particularly in this devastating last year, even while we’re trying to give thanks, we remember experiences, events, or relationships that we’d rather …
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A Prayer on Living for God, inspired by Micah 6:8
Creator God, You have made us for yourself, and our hearts are restless until they rest in You. We admit that we often live restless lives, turning to all sorts of other 'gods' that promise life that is not life We confess that in many ways we have spurned Your way, Your truth, and Your …
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What Is Ash Wednesday and Lent?
Ash Wednesday marks the beginning of the traditional season of Lent, a 40-day journey (minus Sundays) toward Easter. Here are some common questions about Lent. "What is Lent all about?" Lent is more than a worn-out tradition marked by self-absorbed sorrow and meal-skipping. Instead, Lent is a journey into greater depths of life with Jesus …
