Author Archives: Eastridge Church

It’s a Surprise!

Posted on September 26, 2013 by Eastridge Church

That is what my husband always says to me about hiccups, they always surprise you. It is also true in relationships, the hiccups and bumps surprise you.  Since it is a surprise when conflict occurs, you aren’t prepared ahead of … Continue reading →

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Speak grace to the mountain of forgiveness.

Posted on September 25, 2013 by Eastridge Church

We are dwelling on the topic of forgiveness this week and I am reminded about a post I wrote several years while we were in the building process of our new campus. The compression was overwhelming to say the least, … Continue reading →

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Forgive, do you know what it means?

Posted on September 24, 2013 by Eastridge Church

Colossians 3:13 “Bear with each other and forgive one another if any of you has a grievance against someone. Forgive as the Lord forgave you.” I thought I knew the meaning of forgive until I took a closer look at … Continue reading →

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Who is Keeping Score?

Posted on September 23, 2013 by Eastridge Church

Are you a scorekeeper? The reason we keep score when we play games is the desire to know who is ahead, who the winner is at the end of the game. I can remember when our kids were small and … Continue reading →

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Stay in the Game!

Posted on September 20, 2013 by Eastridge Church

Hello Friday, how great it is that we have been in the word together this week! We have been focusing on keeping our spirit in tune with God’s spirit through some intentional choices and actions that we can incorporate throughout … Continue reading →

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I am still with you

Posted on September 19, 2013 by Eastridge Church

Psalm 139:17, 18 “How precious to me are your thoughts, God!  How vast is the sum of them!  Were I to count them, they would outnumber the grains of sand — when I awake, I am still with you.” Have … Continue reading →

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Being Present is a C.O.R.E. Issue

Posted on September 18, 2013 by Eastridge Church

A few years ago, while participating in a spiritual formations retreat, I became aware of how my posture towards God impacts how I perceive His presence. We had been given an assignment and were invited to seek a quiet place … Continue reading →

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Bless the one you are WITH

Posted on September 17, 2013 by Eastridge Church

Let’s go another step in discussing the presence of God. Yesterday one of the scriptures that we looked at showed us how in the Old Testament God’s presence was the “Bread of presence”. Thinking about how God brings blessing of … Continue reading →

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His Presence calls me to be Present

Posted on September 17, 2013 by Eastridge Church

“Blessed are those who have learned to acclaim you, who walk in the light of your presence, Lord. They rejoice in your name all day long; they celebrate your righteousness. For you are their glory and strength, and by your … Continue reading →

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Bible Study Introduction: Fall 2013

Posted on September 16, 2013 by Eastridge Church

Here we are, fall of 2013 and it is that time we come back together and lean into Bible study. We made an intentional choice as the women of Eastridge, to do a four-week online community study based on the … Continue reading →

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