Patience
May 18, 2021 | Chad Pervier
Being patient is a virtue that few are born with and some never master. For those of us that fall somewhere in between this broad spectrum, there is hope. The Bible says, “The Lord will fight for you; you need only to be still” Exodus...
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...