As we continue our series “ A Lifestyle of Prayer”, Larry Phippin is sharing with us today When, Where, and Why We Pray. We asked Larry to write this article because of his ardent belief in prayer, which grew during his granddaughter’s bout with 4th stage Hodgkin’s Lymphoma. Larry testifies...
Why Observe Lent? I was in my 30s when I first began to observe Lent. Previously, I held to the Reformation view of Lent. The Reformation of the 16th Century applied the principle, sola scriptura to everything, including the practice of Lent. Sola scriptura means, Scripture only. So, since Lent...
Join us each month as we Grow with Faith. Use the prompts as conversation starters with your family and friends or for guided journaling. March 2022: Harmony “Live in harmony with each other.” Romans 12:16a What does the word “harmony” mean to you? “If it is possible, as far as...
Lenten Season of Prayer Prayer is an important part of Lent as it is our source of communication to God. As we meditate on the sacrifice of Jesus, let us verbalize our faith through prayer. As challenged by Diana Sanford let us take time every Wednesday at 1:00 PM to...
A serious rupture in our family has caused me to think deeply about forgiveness. Sometimes it’s easy to dispense forgiveness and sometimes it seems impossible, especially when the person requiring forgiveness is a repeat offender. Most of us put up with repeat offenders because we are afraid to do something about it. Johns...
Join us each month as we Grow with Faith. Use the prompts as conversation starters with your family and friends or for guided journaling. February 2022: Love It says in Ephesians 5 I follow God’s example, therefore, as dearly loved children and walk in the way of love, just as...
In Sunday’s message, Pastor Jaci challenged us to up our prayer game. Challenge accepted! Be on the lookout for posts in our new series titled Lifestyle of Prayer. Prayer should be more than a lifeline. It should be a lifestyle. Philippians 4:6-7 “Don’t be anxious about things; instead, pray. Pray...
I started writing songs in earnest when the governor of Illinois closed down churches and small businesses. The stress and pressure of the lockdowns and the ruination of the lives people had built for themselves overwhelmed me. Writing a song transported me to another place and time. It was therapy....
Our first Mission: Rockford focus for 2022 is the Rockford Rescue Mission. Per their website, the Rockford Rescue Mission is sharing hope and help in Jesus’ name to move people from homelessness and despair toward personal and spiritual wholeness. On average they provide 109 people a place to stay each...
If you missed Pastor Jaci’s sermon you can catch the full Sunday service on our Facebook page or just the sermon here under the sermon album. There is also an audio file for those that want to listen to the sermon. This week Pastor Jaci shared what was placed on...