Who Told You, "I Am Too Bad for God to Save Me"?
May 11, 2021 | Megan Schemenauer
For some reason, people seem to get a kick out of placing limitations on God. I remember first making this observation while witnessing a half-playful discussion along the lines of “Can God create a rock so big even He can’t lift...
Chicago Story
May 4, 2021 | Jaci Miller
In the film Pretty Woman, filmmakers glamorized Julia Roberts—heavy makeup, sexy clothes, a certain attitude. She looks like a hooker. But on the streets of Chicago, the prostitutes I saw at two in the morning only looked tired. Tired eyes...
Tempered
April 26, 2021 | Megan Schemenauer
The car driving 50 miles per hour down the highway in the left-hand lane. The chatty person in the grocery line in front of you when you just want to buy your milk and eggs and get home. The last-minute email request from your employer at 4:55pm...
By the Tail
April 20, 2021 | Jaci Miller
“Touch it!” One of my elementary-age kids cheered. The field trip to a pet store had seemed a good summer outing for this class of busy youngsters. I loved encouraging and exploring new experiences with them. But now faced with...
VSOM Chicago Dream Center Mission Trip | Update #4
April 17, 2021
By Jeremy Johnston Gosh, what an amazing day. Our almighty God shows up every time. We started our day out at 7:30 am, eating breakfast at the New Life Covenant Community Center. After breakfast, we had great fellowship and devotional time...