by Jessica Helfrich We live in a world consumed with instant gratification and busyness. People are obsessed with accomplishments and rest gets pushed to the backburner. As I reflect on...
by Megan ‘Mac’ Littel Sitting in silence in a room full of people can feel awkward, intimidating, or impossible. It asks you to leave your comfort zone. But practiced communally,...
I was in an introductory Bible class at my first church in Iowa City when I first heard about Sabbath: a day of rest dedicated to God, His fourth commandment....
by Jessica Eckert Paul Sinclair has been coming to Eastbrook for almost nine years. During that time, he also served as our Missions pastor for two years before retiring in...
Read Romans 12:1-2 Hmm… “May it be to me as you have said.” Really? Can I say this like Mary did with no caveats? Without any “ifs”? May it be...
Fiat Mihi is the first canticle of Christmas; the Latin term used in the Church to describe the amazing response of Mary to the angel Gabriel in Luke 1:38, upon...
From my earliest memories, music filled my home. My parents enjoyed music and helped my older brother and me to both learn to enjoy and play music. When Christmas season...
by Ruth Carver Walking into Allen Hardrick’s room at Alexian Village, you know you’re in the presence of a man who loves the Lord and is glad to be “at the table.” On...
Liz Hacker has been a part of Eastbrook since she was born 22 years ago, and has grown into a faithful community servant and advocate for fellow students with disabilities. Let’s help make our...
by Kaitlin Moser One of my favorite things in the world is when God brings people from different backgrounds into friendship and fellowship together. I love it because it is a little piece...