When life gets hard, it’s easy to wonder: does God REALLY care about me? Our perspective on God during difficult times is vital for how we respond when these internal thoughts enter our minds. Three responses for a Christian when we are faced with this question: Be healed Throw a party Grow down … [Read More…] Does God Really Love Me?
One of the unique features of the Gospel of John is the attention he gives to the seven “I AM” statements Jesus uttered. In each of these seven statements, Jesus is recorded as saying the phrase ego eimi – “I AM”. This is the Greek translation of the Hebrew YHWH, meaning “I AM Who I … [Read More…] The Shepherd
How is Care40 going for you? I don’t know about you, but Care40 is stretching me in a good way. It’s amazing how the habits of my heart naturally gravitate inward, especially when I’m tired or stressed or in, say, a pandemic. Care40 is helping me look outward, which is so good for my … [Read More…] February 28, 2021
Care40 has begun! Thanks for embarking on this great adventure to share and show the love of Jesus to Chicago over these next 40 days leading up to Easter. I’m praying that these 40 acts of care would be life-changing for our families, our neighborhoods, our coworkers, our church, and ourselves. Imagine the … [Read More…] February 21, 2021
Care40 starts this Wednesday, and it’s not too late to get in on the action! One of the most powerful things we can do during this pandemic is to extend care to those around us. Not only will it minister to others in meaningful ways, but I pray that it helps us refocus our … [Read More…] February 14, 2021
“Rejoice in hope, be patient in tribulation, be constant in prayer.” Romans 12:12 Patience is a virtue that cannot be rushed. The old joke is that you should never, ever, under any circumstances, pray for patience. The assumption is, of course, that God will answer—and, it is also assumed, you won’t like it one … [Read More…] February 7, 2021
