I’m not a huge fan of the Taste of Chicago, but on occasion we’ll go check it out, especially when there’s a new or exotic food that’s being featured. Well, one year that we did [Continue Reading…]
Christian Magazine One Day I was reading a “Christian” magazine one day (quotes because, though it’s from 2001, the writers didn’t seem to have an ounce of information about the world outside their little circles) [Continue Reading…]
Hey Andy, how do I find true faith? I feel at times I’m just going through the motions. What’s the secret? Will fasting bring me closer to God? Will visiting Israel? Hi friend! How do [Continue Reading…]
In Matthew 26:36-47, Jesus went with his disciples to a place called Gethsemane, and he said to them, “Sit here while I go over there and pray.” He took Peter and the two sons of Zebedee [Continue Reading…]
Hey Andy, if we pray about something that happened in the past, can God change it so that it never happened? Hi, wow, interesting question, but not uncommon, especially with the idea of time travel, [Continue Reading…]
Hey Andy, How can I go to seminary? I’ve received a deep calling a few times to become a Preaching Pastor. The only problem is that I’m not a member of any church. I left [Continue Reading…]
Purpose: In this active, yet personal youth lesson, students will learn the importance of praying for others, and realize that they know a lot of people who could use prayer. May be used with either [Continue Reading…]
Mark 5:21-43, tells us that when Jesus had again crossed over by boat to the other side of the lake, a large crowd gathered around him while he was by the lake. Then one of [Continue Reading…]
Hey Andy, what is it called if you believe there is a God, but don’t? Say you attend church (because the ones in my town are nothing more than popularity contests) and pray, but find [Continue Reading…]
Somewhere In the Middle “The theme of this song, truly begins with this song, “Somewhere in the Middle”. I’ve been in this place so many times I could design postcards. The sadness of knowing I’m [Continue Reading…]
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