Zacchaeus may have been a “wee little man,” but God is still using his story in a BIG way. When we remember all that God has done for us, we can take everything He entrusts to us and use it for good and for His glory.
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Our common faith transcends time itself, uniting us with fellow believers who now enjoy the blessings of Heaven. While we grieve their death, we find great comfort in knowing that we will see them again!
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United by our common faith in Jesus and our work together in the world, we strengthen that faith and work by our bold confession of faith. By going public with what we believe, we encourage others and strengthen our own convictions.
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When asked if they belong to a church, most people will immediately think of the local congregation they call home. What may not come to mind is the network of congregations and fellow Christians that also exists all across the Chicagoland region and beyond — the Northern Illinois District. Even so, our work together is powerful, important, and exciting!
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When Jesus sent His Disciples out to all the world, He created a movement that would unite people across all cultural, racial, and geographical boundaries. When we get to glimpse the unity we have with fellow Christians across the globe, it lifts our spirits and opens our hearts to all of God’s children.
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Do you feel trapped by all of your stuff? How can we have so much, yet feel so little satisfaction? While God delights in blessing us with more than we need, He also has a plan for how we should use it. When we stick to the plan, we don’t get as stuck.
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Is your life boring? Do you feel like you are on the outside, looking in, rather than having the time of your life? Refocus on how Jesus is at work in the world around you and recover His purpose for your life!
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Do people really know you? Not just your name or a few things about you… More than ever before, people struggle with loneliness. Rediscover God’s best and fresh energy for life by entering deeper relationships with fellow Christians.
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Do you ever wonder if your life really has any meaning? What kind of impression will you leave on the world after you are gone? Increase the amount of time and energy you spend making the lives of others better, and you will find more joy and satisfaction in your own!
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In the parable of the great banquet, it speaks about a host that commands his servants “Go out quickly into the streets and alleys…bring the poor, the crippled, the blind and the lame.” Who are these people? Losers? Outcasts of society? Second class citizens? Or God’s beloved children? What does this parable teach us about the kingdom of God? How can the body of Christ be more inclusive to the special needs community?
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One of the primary components of any relationship is communication. As Christians, we are in a relationship with our God. How much time do you spend talking with Him? God has invited, even commanded, us to pray; and, He promises to hear and answer when we “call.”
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Do you have a deep, personal connection with God? Is it growing better or worse? It shouldn’t come as a surprise, but there’s a direct correlation between time spent in worship and feeling connected to God. How can you increase the amount of time you spend in worship?
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Do you have a crystal clear picture of what God wants you to think, say, and do? Odds are, if you don’t, it’s because you haven’t been spending as much time reading God’s Word. With the start of a new school year, it is a great time to start new rhythms in your family life AND your spiritual life, including regular time reading the Bible.
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The Lord led the Israelites in the wilderness, and they faced various “testing”. When they camped at Rephidim, they complained and grumbled about the water supply. Just like the children of Israel, we question God and put Him to the test. How easily we forget what God has done for us! No wonder our Lord instructed us to ask the Father not only to give us “our daily bread” (Matt. 6:11) but also to protect us from temptation (Matt. 6:13).
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When disaster strikes, it rocks us to the core, leaving us shocked and afraid, angry and dismayed. Why would God allow such things to happen? Strangely, in the midst of such storms, Jesus meets us and does amazing things for us and through us.
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It is natural to feel anxious when we are in pain or to feel helpless while a loved one struggles. So, what can we do about anxiety and worry? The apostle Paul understood the human tendency to let our thoughts spiral downward as we focus on the negative. He urges us to focus on things of eternal value (the peace of Jesus Christ), and then, release our worry through prayer.
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In our world, in which we are told that “if something sounds too good to be true, it probably is,” God offers us forgiveness, salvation, and life eternal at no cost to us. Too good to be true?
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On this weekend following our National Holiday we see how people rendered unto Caesar (the government) the things that are Caesar’s as they risked their lives for our freedom. We also see how people rendered unto God what belongs to God, themselves (since they are made in God’s image) as they risk their lives for the sake of the Gospel.
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Every day we hear news about people dying — sometimes people near and dear to us, and sometimes people on the other side of the world. As St. Paul says, “we face death all day long.” So what does a Christian do? What do we think? Where can we turn for hope?
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