In Matthew 16, Jesus asked his disciples who they said he was. Peter responded by saying, “You are the Christ!” Peter confessed with his lips but he hadn't yet lived it with his life; following Jesus is more than confessing with our lips!
Read MoreA review of possible plans for the future direction of The United Methodist Church found the One Church Plan to be largely constitutional, said a decision released Oct. 26 by the denomination’s top court.
Read MoreRev. Frederick L Rickleff, retired member of the Northern Illinois Conference, passed away on Sunday, October 21, 2018. During his ministry in the NIC, he served at Belvidere, Orangeville, Afolkey, Elmhurst: Faith, Church Federation of Greater Chicago, Pearl City Parish, Pearl City: United Parish, and Schaumburg: Our Redeemer's.
Read MorePeterson, who died Oct. 22 at 85, is probably best known for the resulting work, The Message: The Bible in Contemporary Language. He also penned more than 30 other books that have influenced Christians well beyond his home Presbyterian Church (USA).
Read MoreCurrently, in their seventh semester, the Inclusive Collective is a relaunch of a ministry that was known as Agape House. They recently held their fall retreat at Wesley Woods, where 25 young adults spent the weekend building community, worshiping and exploring prayer.
Read MoreAs mid-term elections approach here are a couple of important things to remember. First, The Book of Resolutions encourages our call as United Methodist to not just be observers but to care enough about others, take a stand and call each other into a response no matter how controversial or complex. Taking an active stance in society is important.
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