September 30, 2016
| Tags: Manhood, Remnant Rise, Masculinity
At The Brook we want to call a remnant of men to rise up to the kind of biblical manhood that infuses men with a God-glorifying and Gospel-informed purpose that will rock the lives of youth, single men, and married men. ...
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September 29, 2016
| Tags: Mission, Real Community, Community, Prayer, Worship, WATER, Embodying the Scriptures, Always on Mission, White Flag Worship, Scripture, white flag, Thirsty Prayer, Thirst
At The Brook, the word WATER functions as an acronym that expresses what we want to be about....
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September 29, 2016
by Eric Rivera
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The Song of Solomon | Tags: Love, Marriage, Sex, Dating, Relationships, Intimacy, Conflict, Communication, Attraction, Commitment
Who should I date? What are qualities I should look for in a spouse? How do I protect my heart and yet feel the passions that I feel? How do I rekindle love, resolve conflict, and communicate better?...
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September 28, 2016
by Eric Rivera
What is a good Bible or resource to use when teaching kids about Jesus? Here's a list of some of Pastor Eric and Erikah's favorites. ...
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September 23, 2016
| Tags: The Brook, Gospel, Chicago, Celebration, Faithfulness, Church Planting, Celebrate, Bell Park, anniversary, Plant, Pumpkin Patch, Pumpkin
Our 3-2-1 Anniversary Celebration Timeline...
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July 8, 2016
I've been following the news with great angst the last few days (last 2 years) leading into last night. My heart is ripped to shreds for families in Louisiana and Minnesota, for Officers and families in Dallas, and for our nation. It’s tempting to put our head in the sand and ignore it until gets closer to home. But if we’re honest with ourselves, we can’t ignore all...
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May 3, 2016
| Tags: Community, MontClare, Chicago, Art, Steinmetz, Artist, Culinary, Refurbishing, Home Repair, Real Community
Many students in Chicago are searching for their purpose in life but often feel the pull from many distractions that surround them. There is a movement of students in our city that are committed to rising up and discovering their calling. As a reflection of this rising current, The Brook, in partnership with Steinmetz College Prep, want to announce “TIDE- A Showcase of R...
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May 3, 2016
by Jeremy Barahona
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Always on Mission | Tags: Mission, Real Community, Community, Gospel, MontClare, Elmwood Park, Always on Mission, Portage Park, Dunning, Steinmetz, Austin, gospeltunities, Tide, Belmont Cragin
At the TIDE Showcase, we are on a mission to provide a well of water in a community that is marked by spiritual famine. Jesus said, “If anyone thirsts, let him come to me and drink. Whoever believes in me, as the Scripture has said, ‘Out of his heart will flow rivers of living water.’” This Friday, the students will display repairs they’ve done in our building, o...
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April 8, 2016
| Tags: The Secure Woman
Alright Ladies!
We're just one week away from our The Secure Woman retreat. We're praying that God will use this weekend away in Lake Geneva to deepen our relationship with Him and with each other as sisters.
Here are 6Important Details to be aware of as you prepare for our time away:
Room Check: You can arrive as early as 4:00pm on Friday. If you're able, take a ha...
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