The Hope that Holds – Lamentations 4

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Pastor Jonathan Eckberg teaches the 4th week of our current series in the book of Lamentations, “How?!” While the poems in the book of Lamentation are dark and painful, we saw last week how they hinge on the hope of the goodness of our God. But our hope can take a hit in our suffering. So how do we develop …

Grounded in Goodness – Lamentations 3

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Pastor Jonathan Eckberg leads into the third week of our study in the book of Lamentations. Lamentations 1 and 2 are dark chapters of pain and suffering. But the third chapter rejoices that, even in the midst of deep struggles, there is hope that rests in the goodness of God. This poem reminds us of three important lessons to help …

Our Sin vs. God’s Goodness – Genesis 3:8-24

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Pastor Jonathan Eckberg teaches from Genesis 3:8-24 as we continue our series, “Fractured.” Where do you turn your attention when you’ve messed up? Most of us turn inward and dwell on our failure. This week we see God’s judgment against the first sin. But we also find, in a surprising twist, that even in judgment our eyes should be drawn …