A few years ago, I went through a season when God stopped showing up. Or at least, that’s how it felt. I used to sense God’s nearness everywhere: in worship that made […]
Settle into a good story this summer with our Countryside Community Church Summer Book Adventure 2026! Readers of all ages—children, youth, and adults—are invited to join the fun. Pick up […]
What do Peter, John, James, Andrew, Philip, Thomas, Bartholomew, Matthew, Another James, Zealous Simon, and Judas (not That One) all have in common? Besides the occupation of a room upstairs […]
For the last 13 months, our congregation has been on a pilgrimage … back to our own sanctuary. We are tracing the Chicago Outer Belt, a 210-mile trail that loops […]
At a church in Tucson this past weekend, I was asked a question that seemed particularly important. I shared that I introduce Bible passages in church worship as “the sacred […]
My brother dropped it in the family group chat like it was nothing. “Don’t forget to watch the Artemis II launch!” Of course he would; he’s an aerospace engineer. He […]
