Matt Erickson
Here is the latest edition of “The Weekend Wanderer” with Vince Bacote @vbacote on another run at freedom, a discussion about rethinking the white Jesus, Jon Tyson on hospitality, ABS appoints new President, and much more.
The latest edition of “The Weekend Wanderer” with Esau McCaulley on the Bible & black anger, NT Wright on “Undermining Racism,” Robert Larry’s reflections on the current situation, a series of posts by @ayjay on critical theory, and more.
The sufferings we endure are not meaningless within the hands of God. As the Apostle Paul outlines in Romans 5, God takes us in the midst of our sufferings and shapes something valuable into our lives.
Here is latest “Weekend Wanderer” with “How to Cope with That ‘Always-On’ Feeling,” should churches open?, “Church, Don’t Let Coronavirus Divide You,” remembering Ravi Zacharias, Francis Collins wins Templeton Prize, Evagrius on acedia, and more.
In Memoriam: Ravi Zacharias - some thoughts on Ravi and an invitation to share your anecdotes and stories in response to this post.
It was a pleasure to join with Lawrence Aker III and Matt Woodley of Preaching Today to talk about “Pivoting Your Summer Preaching Series.”
Here is the latest edition of “The Weekend Wanderer” with the death of missionary pilot Joyce Lin, Esau McCaulley on Ahmaud Arbery, information overload, Hannah Arendt, Ravi Zacharias, Darrin Patrick’s passing, how walking changes us, and more.
Dallas Willard’s advice, “You must ruthlessly eliminate hurry from your life,” is much-needed advice for us even during the pandemic. It was also the inspiration behind this book by John Mark Comer.
Here is the latest edition of “The Weekend Wanderer” with the UK Blessing, perspectives on the murder of Ahmaud Arbery, can we sing in church during a pandemic?, letter writing is not lost in the Coptic church, Christian Book Awards for 2020, and more.
Why Does God Seem Distant?: The Holy Pursuit of the Hidden God - This reminds us that God’s distance, whether measured in minutes or miles, aims to stir something up within us…a longing for God.
Lamenting Our Losses - three vital parts of lament during the pandemic
Does anyone have recommendations on the best way to learn Latin on one’s own? It’s something I have hoped to do for years, but have never really applied myself to it and would value recommendations for resources. Thanks!
Here is the latest edition of “The Weekend Wanderer” with two articles on bodily life and why online meetings like Zoom are tiring, Mark Noll on evangelicalism, Vince Bacote on Bruce Fields, JR Briggs on living with healthy rhythms, and more.
“Joining Jesus in Prayer: Dietrich Bonhoeffer on Praying the Psalms” - some wisdom from a good guide on learning how to pray the psalms.
In Psalm 131 the psalmist reminds us that when we enter into the presence of God through prayer, we let go of exalted thoughts about ourselves or other things and we turn our thoughts to our great God.
Here is the latest edition of “The Weekend Wanderer” with Chris Palusky on at-risk children and COVID-19, medical ethicist Lydia Dugdale on talking about death, Thomas Kidd on tactile religion in a pandemic, Austin Kleon’s take on prayer, and much more.
Going back in time to enjoy this song by Michael J. Pritzl and The Violet Burning: “Forty Weight”. The words seem appropriate for the times we’re in right now: “Lord, my cup is empty. Won’t You come now and fill me up?”
“Spiritual Tourists or Pilgrims?: Eugene Peterson from A Long Obedience in the Same Direction“ - good words from Pastor Eugene.
In the midst of this strange time, I’m thoroughly enjoying the pair of bluebirds that are nesting in our backyard.
Here is the latest edition of “The Weekend Wanderer” with Tom Howard’s “When Christ Conquered Caesar,” David Brooks on COVID-19 & mental health, music composition amidst pandemics, Noé Kasali on alternative mourning rituals, CS Lewis’ advice, and more.
I wrote a series of prayers to accompany a preaching series on the minor prophets and, after someone asked about them, you can access all of them here, beginning with yesterday’s prayer from Malachi.
Here is the latest edition of “The Weekend Wanderer” with Travis Ryan Pickell on Holy Saturday, Tish Harrison Warren on missing singing in church, Every Holy Moment, Francis Collins on COVID-19, Anna Wilson on sports, her brother, & faith, and more.
“The Wonderful Reversal - something I wrote as part of the @EastbrookChurch daily Lenten devotional.
Here is the latest edition of “The Weekend Wanderer” with NT Wright on Christianity’s response to the pandemic, learning from Arab Christians about celebrating Easter away from others, a Statement on Anti-Asian Racism in the Time of COVID-19, and more.
