Category Archives: Preaching

Gilead

by Eric Posted on February 23, 2023

I recently finished reading Marilynne Robinson’s book, Gilead. My friend Kevin originally recommended the book to me. He knew that I liked Wendell Berry’s fiction, and he thought that this book had a similar resonance. Shortly after receiving Kevin’s recommendation, I happened … Continue reading →

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The Great Mystery

by Eric Posted on February 14, 2023

I’ve been reflecting on the “great mystery” of marriage. That phrase, “great mystery,” comes from Ephesians 5:21-33. And it says that marriage is “an illustration of the way Christ and the church are one.” But in addition to the Ephesians … Continue reading →

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My Top Ten Ministry Moments of 2022

by Eric Posted on December 30, 2022

It’s that time of the year for retrospection. After posting my Top Ten Songs of 2022, Top Ten Books of 2022, and Top Ten Hikes of 2022, I thought that I would turn my attention to things that might be considered more substantial, … Continue reading →

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The Hidden Delight of God

by Eric Posted on December 22, 2022

I just finished reading John Hever’s book, The Hidden Delight of God. It’s an extended study of the biblical Exodus account, with some cultural analysis and adaptation. And I should probably admit that I received an advance copy of the book directly … Continue reading →

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NFL Idolatry

by Eric Posted on September 11, 2022

I used to live for the National Football League (NFL). Especially back in my middle school years. At least fifty percent of my wardrobe was NFL-branded. I doodled NFL logos in the margins of my class notes. And I felt … Continue reading →

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Street Preachers on Risman Plaza

by Eric Posted on September 8, 2022

I didn’t know that the street preachers were going to be on campus. But it just so happened that I made plans to go for a walk with a student, starting from the fountain on Risman Plaza. And there they … Continue reading →

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The Birth of a Church

by Eric Posted on April 24, 2022

This has been a special Sunday: a Send-Off Sunday. We had the privilege of commissioning two brand-new pastors for a team of ten brand-new church planters trusting God to start a brand-new H2O Church at Youngstown State University with the … Continue reading →

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Prioritizing the Presence of God

by Eric Posted on March 1, 2022

Inside the Tent of Meeting, the Lord would speak to Moses face to face, as one speaks to a friend. (Exodus 33:11) Greetings from Kent! We are in a season of struggle, aren’t we? We’ve got a metaphorical battle between Winter … Continue reading →

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The Rise and Fall of Mars Hill

by Eric Posted on July 22, 2021

I’ve been listening to a new podcast called The Rise and Fall of Mars Hill. It describes the unique legacy of Mars Hill Church in Seattle, along with its pastor, Mark Driscoll. The entire life cycle of this church was … Continue reading →

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Roland Hayes: Blotting and Seeing

by Eric Posted on July 13, 2021

I recently heard the story of Roland Hayes on an episode of RadioLab. It’s part of a larger series called The Vanishing of Harry Pace. The whole series is interesting, but I haven’t been able to stop thinking about this … Continue reading →

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Category Archives: Preaching

Gilead

The Great Mystery

My Top Ten Ministry Moments of 2022

The Hidden Delight of God

NFL Idolatry

Street Preachers on Risman Plaza

The Birth of a Church

Prioritizing the Presence of God

The Rise and Fall of Mars Hill

Roland Hayes: Blotting and Seeing

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