This past weekend at Eastbrook Church we continued our series "The Kingdom Life" by exploring the topic of worry and faith. My message centered on Jesus' words in Luke 12:22-34, giving some attention to John 20:19 and Philippians 4:6-7 as well. Here's my contention: if Jesus opens the doorway to God's presence through the Cross and the Resurrection, then it is …
Saturday Prayer 23
How abundant are the good things that You have stored up for those who fear You. (Psalm 31:19) Lord, may I grow in reverent fear of You even as I seek refuge in You. You are the great King of the universe and the Leader of my life. When human strife and criticisms arise like …
Saturday Prayer 22
Lord, would You please give me an increasing vision of Your majesty? Would You grant me the ability to know Your presence, power and wonder? I long for that, Lord. Instead, my eyes become caught up in all the things to do, the issues at hand, and the concerns of life. It can overwhelm me. …
Saturday Prayer 21
My mind races ahead and lurches forward Like a fly trapped inside a house it leaps and rushes from one thought to another I want to be still and know that You are God But at the same time I check my watch and think about what's next Bring me to a place of peace …
Matthew Erickson 