We need to make time in our busy, stressful lives to praise God and acknowledge His goodness. Whether life is good, or things are hard. When we have plenty, and when we feel in need. Whatever the circumstances we face today, it’s good for our souls to lift up hands and hearts in worship, giving…
This month I plan to preach through James, the short New Testament letter written by Jesus’ brother. James may be the hardest book in the Bible. Many people consider Leviticus, Isaiah and Revelation the most difficult books to read. Leviticus is tedious, Isaiah is obscure, and Revelation is tough to understand. James is hard in…
We believe the Bible is true, authoritative and transformative. We believe this based not only on our theological tradition, but because we have experienced the life-changing power of studying and obeying God’s word. We find comfort in the truth of scripture. We hear God’s wisdom spoken from the Bible. We feel the Holy Spirit moving…
Hot off the press! My second book of devotions is now available on Amazon. Devotions with Jesus Volume 2 contains over 120 devotions based on passages from Psalms, John, and the entire text of Colossians, James and 1 John. As you remember, I originally wrote these devotions for our church over the past two years. Now, I…
world could use a hero. Not a savior; Jesus is the only Savior we need. But we could use someone strong and wise and courageous to lead us out of this anxious, turbulent season our world has been stuck in for too long. Perhaps someone like Abraham Lincoln or Winston Churchill or Martin Luther King,…
We have been living through some lean years. Do you remember the Old Testament story of Josephinterpreting Pharaoh’s dream about the seven “fat and sleek” cows followed by seven “lean, ugly” cows(Genesis 41)? God granted Joseph discernment, and he told Pharaoh that there would be seven years of abundant harvests followed by seven years of…
As you know, our church has held several congregational meetings over the past few months. We neededthe church membership to make important decisions about financial issues, property maintenance and policies related to the pandemic. It might seem like calling a congregational meeting for a single decision is inefficient, but we believe in the wisdom of…
Years ago, I attended a once-thriving church and was shocked to see how small the congregation was inside their large, beautiful sanctuary. I was taken there by a friend who lived nearby, and when the service ended, I asked my friend how the church could survive with so few people. He assured me that they…
After two years of pandemic delays, Broadway has invited the Northern Illinois Covenant Churches to our Maundy Thursday service, April 14 at 7 p.m. It’s another sign that we are returning to familiar patterns of ministry, and I hope you will join us as we welcome brothers and sisters from local Covenant churches. In the…
John 17:20-26 “I am praying not only for these disciples but also for all who will ever believe in me through their message. I pray that they will all be one, just as you and I are one—as you are in me, Father, and I am in you. And may they be in us so…
