LOVE IS BEFORE LOVE DOES — 10 Things Love Is — 1 Corinthians 13

One of the most famous chapters in the bible is 1 Corinthians 13. Its excerpts are often spoken in marriage ceremonies, printed on Valentine’s Day cards, and composed as song lyrics. The centerpiece of this powerful and memorable chapter is one word: love. Has there ever been a word so commonly used yet universally misunderstood?…

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Re-wind of Total Solar Eclipse

In August 2017 I was privileged to fulfill a life-long bucket list goal of observing a total solar eclipse. The rare event took place a full day’s drive from our home in far Northwest Illinois. The exact date and time of the rare astronomical event in Carbondale, IL had been publicized for several years. We…

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My Refuge and My Fortress

Ever have one of those days, or weeks, or months, or years, when it just seems like nothing is going your way and the bad guys seem to always have the upper hand? We shouldn’t be surprised, because Jesus said it would be like this if we claim to be His followers. The world doesn’t…

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A Fresh Look at the Gospel

“Grace and peace to you from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ, 4 who gave himself for our sins to rescue us from the present evil age, according to the will of our God and Father, 5 to whom be glory for ever and ever. Amen.” (Galatians 1:3-4) In Galatians 1:6-7 the apostle Paul says, “I am astonished that…

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