It’s a testimony to the genuineness of our faith that most prayers are not said out loud. We pray inside our minds, thinking words that our lips never pronounce but that we believe God hears just the same. Trusting that the unseen, all-knowing God can discern our prayerful thoughts gives evidence of remarkable faith. I…
As we approach August, we think of kids going back to school. Please pray for North Park University, North Park Seminary, and Tim Sales with Intervarsity Christian Fellowship. “North Park University’s history and heritage reach back to a Minneapolis church basement in 1891, where classes in language and business gave Swedish immigrants, the skills needed…
Our ministry season tends to run from fall through spring, with quieter weeks during the summer. While we continue to gather each Sunday for worship and care for each other faithfully year-round, summer’s less busy schedule gives us an opportunity for more time in prayer and reflection over the things that matter to God. So,…
Did you know there is no official terminology in the liturgical calendar to mark the 40 days between Jesus’ resurrection and ascension? Our church doesn’t pay much attention to the church calendar beyond Advent and Holy Week, but I find it surprising that in 2,000 years, Christians haven’t come up with a good word to…
Broadway will host a Maundy Thursday Worship and Communion Service on March 28 at 7 p.m. We will be joined by brothers and sisters from other Northern Illinois Covenant churches, continuing our tradition of shared worship during Holy Week. Maundy Thursday commemorates Jesus’ final meal with His disciples before going to the cross. That evening,…
Even during a leap year, February is the shortest and the longest month. This time of year, we feel op-pressed by the relentless weight of winter. Cold air and darkness have settled in, and it feels like winter’s cruel grip will never be broken. But we have hope. We believe in the God who gives…
January 2024 Message From Pastor Mike: “First of All, Prayer” In Paul’s first letter to Timothy, he encouraged his friend to engage in what we might consider a New Year’s resolution: “I urge, then, first of all, that petitions, prayers, intercession and thanksgiving be made for all people” (1 Timothy 2:1). As we begin this…
I believe it has by now been well established that I am not a musician. I can’t make music. I can’t read music. I don’t know what a treble cleft is or how to transpose an octave. In fact, I don’t really know what an octave is, except that it has something to do with…
I’m not a doctor who can prescribe medication for your body, but as a pastor, I hope you will take seri-ously my prescription for your spiritual health. Whether you are feeling rundown, overwhelmed, anxious, hopeful, content or at peace, let me encourage you to spend more time in God’s word where you will find help…
We live in a time of great anxiety, fear and confusion, so let me invite you to dedicate a few minutes each day this month to following the wisdom of Philippians 4:6. This verse instructs us: “Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests…
