Love vs. Grace
People tell me that at times “in-laws” can be a pain. Well for me that is not the case. While she attended the Willow Creek Small Group Conference here in the Chicagoland area, my sister-in-law, Janet, stayed with us. We had a few theology discussions and for the most part she “saw things my way”. However, after one of our “debates” I realized that I can sometimes be rather one sided with my view of a solid relationship with GOD. I tend to be stuck on the concept of “confession and repentance” … while Janet is big on the “love …
I was afraid that might happen
When the car breaks down at just the worst time. When vacation money had to be spent on house repairs. When your spouse disappoints you with unfaithfullness. When your boss is demanding and unfair. When gasoline and taxes increase, but not your salary. When your children’s behavior disappoints you. When the report from the doctor is bad news. When your best friend has talked behind your back. In the middle of all that life has to dish out … there is one who can calm your fears and doubts. “When I am afraid I put my trust in GOD, whose …
Birley's bunch
Birley is a 59 year old man who works at a homeless shelter in the Chicagoland. He also conducts Bible studies twice a day 5 days a week. Once a month myself and 6 other men serve at the shelter. Begininng at 6:30 AM we serve breakfast and just hang around and talk to those that come in off the streets. I have met men and women who truly know what it means to suffer. No matter how bad your life is … image having no place to sleep. You look for an unlocked car or a big cardboard box …
God's Headed to Sin City
First of all, I want to say CONRATULATIONS to Mike Hurn and the Chicago Rush for making it to the Arena Bowl for the first time! Way to go Mike, and way to go Rush!!! Next, I would like to wish Mike and the team the best of luck in the game on June 11th, as well as for safe travel. Most importantly, I wanted to warn all of those who live or will be in Sin City this weekend, because the GOD TRAIN IS A COMING THROUGH! Watch out everyone, the most powerful and potent offense in the world …
