This morning Christmas trees are lit, wreaths and banners are hung, and an Advent wreath with candle is also lit. Why decorate so early, you ask? Because today marks the beginning of the season when we recall Christ’s coming, two thousand years ago, to planet earth.
If you ever have the thought, as I occasionally do, [...]
Who are the ones affected by abortion? Well, there’s the child; the mother; the father; the grandparents and extended family; the friends; the medical staff; the legislators and leaders; those who will make the profit; and those who will suffer the loss. In one way or another every citizen suffers the effects when a nation [...]
Even though summer has bypassed Chicagoland, I had a strong taste of it this week as I spent the week in Southern California, enjoying 95+ degree temperatures and even the fragrance of the nearby Station Fires in Los Angeles.
I sensed renewed “fire in my heart” as I gleaned from the life and ministry of Pastor [...]
PRAISE GOD THAT THIS PAST TUESDAY, for the first time since Roe vs. Wade was decided, Illinois parents will be entitled to notification before their minor daughters are taken for abortions. The United States Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit has dissolved the federal injunction against the Illinois Parental Notice of Abortion Act. [...]
Thanks to all who lent a hand at yesterday’s moving day! Items were moved from our Chestnut Street building as well as from a rented storage unit. It was quite an “exhilarating feeling” knowing we are actually moving into 2313 Washington Street, after all the years of waiting. Now, though there is much to do, [...]
It is A.D. 2009 with Holy Week less than two weeks away. Are you feeling excited? Millions of Christians worldwide will recall the events from around A.D. 30 — the crucifixion, burial and resurrection from the dead of Jesus Christ.
Now, more than ever, in the midst of global crises, Christians will gather together [...]
Dear Church,
I know there is a great deal of concern in every circle about economic realities in the United States and throughout the world. These matters are touching very close to home, with many of us being personally affected. It is important that we maintain a Godly perspective so that we can have all of [...]
Written by Samantha Steinke for her school newspaper, Christian Life Chronicle
Have you ever asked the question “Why do we love?” I know that I have. I’ve asked myself time and time again why I feel the way I do about certain people. Quoting from Jane Austin’s book, Sense and Sensibility, “Is love a fancy [...]
January 29, 2009 marked a sad day for the state of Illinois ~ her first impeachment of a governor. Though some would say, “It’s finally over; now we can get on with business,” in our anxiousness to resume state government let’s not underestimate the grievousness of these events. As God’s people, we do grieve over [...]
For the past few months, we have been collecting diapers and “baby bottle” money for CareNet. Why do we bother doing this? Because of letters like this one which Director Brenda Benegas recently received:
“When your organization came to my church I passed on some information to my daughter to give her support. Just a little [...]