>Lord Jesus, as we continue to make our way "across the room" help us to craft our individual faith stories in a way that people can understand and relate to. At the same time, Father, guide us when we present the follow-up 'Good News' story about your Son to others. Am...
Socrates said, "An unexamined life is not worth living." This is my feeble attempt at examining my life.
Monday, October 22, 2007
>Just Walk Across the Room Week 2
>Father, we thank you for the many groups that are forming. Thank you forthe new leaders, and the friendships that will come from this time together.Father, we ask for focus and time management as fall activities vie for ourtime. Bring each of us closer in our relationship to you. Show us thosepeople you want us to walk to and prompt us to hear their story and develop a relationship with...
Tuesday, October 9, 2007
>Life Chain 2007
>Submitted by Neil StolmanThis past Sunday 24 people took part in holding up signs supporting 'Life' along the Halsted entrance to Grace Chapel. From 2:30 - 3:30pm a steady stream of traffic worked its way up and down Halsted, along with the many cars leaving the strip mall across the street. Even though it was just for an hour, it seemed a bit longer as the hot sun was beating down on us...
Monday, October 8, 2007
>Just Walk Across the Room Week 1
>Would you join us in prayer as we study together this month?Father in Heaven, help us to realize that "The Greatest Gift" we can giveto someone is a personal explanation on how to become rightly connectedwith Jesus Christ. Give us strength and passion to leave our "circles ofcomfort" and take the "Good News" forward to others. Lord, help us tofurther realize the we need your Holy Spirit to speak...
Tuesday, October 2, 2007
>Happy New Year
>I was surprised to learn from Al Feria (our missionary in Paris) that in the French culture the beginning of the new school year is considered THE new year. The end of summer marks the end of the year, and the start of school marks a new year. I thought I was the only one who felt that way. Guess I'd feel right at home in France, apart from that language barrier problem.So, Happy New Year!...