I know we are barely past Thanksgiving, but today is the first week of Advent. The season of Advent is a time for the church to reflect and prepare our hearts for the significance of the coming of Jesus. Too often Christmas sneaks up on us and the stress of all we have to … [Read More…] November 28, 2021
Give thanks in all circumstances; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you. (1 Thessalonians 5:18) We need Thanksgiving more than we realize. In tough times—like those we’ve been through in these past years, and still continue to face in many ways—it does our heart good to pause and … [Read More…] November 21, 2021
People sometimes ask me what I love most about being a pastor. I think my answer sometimes catches them by surprise: “Worship.” My favorite thing is to hear God’s people worshipping together. I think people expect me to say “preaching” or something along those lines. Please don’t get me wrong, I love preaching God’s … [Read More…] November 14, 2021
Thursday is going to be tough for me this year. Veterans’ Day just won’t seem right without a phone call with my Grandpa Miller. He retired from the Air Force as a Lieutenant Colonel and was a patriot through and through. I’d call him each year on Veterans Day and thank him for his … [Read More…] November 7, 2021
Happy Reformation Day! On this day, over half a millennia ago, Martin Luther posted his 95 Theses on the door of the Castle Church in Wittenberg, Germany. His action on October 31, 1517 was the match that lit a fire that would spread and become known as the Protestant Reformation. At the heart … [Read More…] October 31, 2021
“We get to go to college!” Our kids have been saying that phrase with growing excitement over the past few weeks because on Wednesday and Thursday of this week I’ll be speaking in chapel at Cedarville University, and the kids are coming with us. It’ll be special for Krista and I to be … [Read More…] October 24, 2021
“Let’s do that again!” Last Sunday was our family’s first ever Chicago Marathon. To be frank, we had no idea what to expect. From the way everyone talked about it, we knew it was a big deal and would complicate everything. But we weren’t expecting what happened. All six of us showed … [Read More…] October 17, 2021
Autumn is my favorite season. I love the beautiful leaves, crisp air, apple cider, and bundling up. I’m struck by the paradox of how much beauty there is in dying leaves. There’s profound glory as the botanical world lets everything go and hunkers down for the winter. In many ways autumn reminds me … [Read More…] October 10, 2021
Today we wish our Pastor Emeritus Erwin Lutzer a very happy 80th birthday! We are so grateful for the faithfulness of our dear Pastor Lutzer these many years. He has been faithful in the proclamation of God’s Word. For over four decades, he has taught us well and opened our eyes to the … [Read More…] October 3, 2021
Last Sunday is a day I will never forget. To be surrounded by our family, friends, mentors, pastors, directors, staff, elders, and congregation with prayers and affirmation was simply overwhelming. Your prayers and encouragement mean the world to Krista and me. Thank you, sincerely, from the bottom of our hearts. I also … [Read More…] September 26, 2021
