Always Be Ready
As a preacher, it's easy to get discouraged when you think your messages are falling on deaf ears. I've been working with Pastor Ed...
The Church's Response To The Homeless
January in the Midwest, arguably the coldest month of the year. In Kankakee, the battle over the care of the homeless is to be decided...
New Years Resolutions
It's the day after Christmas, and we are finishing the end of year things and looking forward to a new year. Like many people, I have...
Depression, Satan's Silent Weapon
It's Winter here in the Midwest, a time when there is less sunlight, the weather turns colder, and for many a season of melancholy comes...
My Pastor, A Real Man
Every year, around Thanksgiving, I write an article about men in my life who have shaped who I am, who I admire, and who I strive to...
Of Donkeys and Elephants
It's the day after Election 2018. I've checked last nights results and while I'm happy with my local township, I'm disappointed with my...
Don't pour out your best for everyone
We are starting to look at 1st and 2nd Timothy at the homeless shelter, and as I started the book, I noticed how Paul refers to Timothy...
Charity Without Compassion
Charity, the act of showing love. We often associate charity with the giving of alms, or donations to the local food bank or homeless...
Follow Your Calling
One of the hardest thing about starting a new ministry is staying on track. Whether you call it a calling, or a response to prompting, or...
Steps Program
We are partnering with Pastor Randy Caswell at First Assemblies of God in Kankakee to bring the STEPS recovery program to our community....
