Encounter at Illinois State University / ISU

The altar of incense reveals that the prayers of God’s people intermingle with his tangible presence.  What does it mean to believe that prayer changes things?

(Ex 30:1-10, Ex 30:34-37, Ex 40:5,26-27, Ps 141:2, Rev 5:8, Lk 11:9-13, James 5:13-18, Matt 11:24, Rom 8:26-27, I Thess 5:16-18, Lk 3:21, Matt 14:23, Mk 6:46, Lk 6:12, Mk 1:35, Lk 5:16, Lk 9:18, Matt 26:36, Jn 14:13-14, Mark 9, Matt 8)

The golden lampstand reminds us of our dependence on God to be the light of World

As we push deeper into the tabernacle, we find the table of showbread. This easily overlooked piece of furniture reveals a generous God who is constantly giving an invitation to His table.

(Ex 25:23-30, Ex 37, Lev 24:5-9, Heb 8:5a, Rev 21:22, Rev 3:20, Matt 9:10, Lk 7:36, Lk 10:38, Lk 19:1-10, Lk 22, Jn 21, Rev 19:9, Matt 6:9-13, 31-34, Deut 8:2-4, Matt 4:4, Ezekiel 3:1-3, Acts 2:42-47, Jn 6:30-35, Lk 22:17-20)

The Bible sustains us in the in between moments in our lives.

(Hebrews 4:12, 2 Timothy 3:14-17, Matthew 4:4, Matthew 7:24-27, James 1:23-24)

How does a true walk with the Lord impact our dating relationships?

Emotions we hold on to and don’t unpack are like vampires with all the power in the dark. How do we unpack our box of emotions to live a more healthy emotional life?

Winter Retreat Men’s Session

Winter Retreat Women’s Session

A successful marriage has a whole lot less to do with who you are married to and a whole lot more to do with how you treat the person you are married to.

Having a successful season of singleness might be the most important way to have a successful life-long relationship.