Jun30

Blackbirds

On my way to work this morning I stopped for devotions. I was on my bike a pulled off to a bench along the Mississippi. As I sat reading, thinking and praying, I heard a continual rustling among the leaves behind me to my left. I could not think ...[Read More]
Posted by: john erickson | Published on: Jun-30-08 | 3 Comments | 149 Links to this post

Jun28

The Gospel is the Answer

Here is a Gospel quote I thought was very helpful. The Gospel is the answer to prud hearts as well as self-loathing ones! “The gospel shows us that our spiritual problem lies not only in failing to obey God, but also in relying on our obedience ...[Read More]
Posted by: john erickson | Published on: Jun-28-08 | 0 Comments | 92 Links to this post

Jun24

Living in a broken city and a broken world

A woman just came to our offices to ask for money for gas, she is in the process of moving from across the street to another apartment. The building she is in across the street is being foreclosed, the copper plumbing pipes have been removed and the ...[Read More]
Posted by: john erickson | Published on: Jun-24-08 | 0 Comments | 52 Links to this post

Jun24

Summer Camp

Thanks to everyone who helped make Summer Camp a great time. It was sweet to pray and play with you. What a beautiful family God is building at All Nations. He is good! Also, Phil thanking you for getting so many things up and running on our ...[Read More]
Posted by: john erickson | Published on: Jun-24-08 | 2 Comments | 48 Links to this post