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I Am With You – Inspired by the song: Your Labor is Not In Vain
There’s a song I love that gets to me every time it comes through my speakers. (Okay, there are a few that fall into this category, but bear with me.) It’s not only the music, which is lyrical and lovely. It’s also not only the words, though I find them to be thoughtful and powerful. The emotional trigger of the song comes down to one line, which I am convinced captures a truth at once so fundamental and so easy…
What Do the Sufferings of Jesus Say to Your Frontline?
When we talk about our frontlines, it is with a largely positive tone. This is understandable. For many of us, whole-life discipleship offers a sense of empowerment and fulfillment. When we realize that God cares about our everyday lives, those ordinary spaces—our work life, our leisure time, our relationships—become exciting opportunities to experience God and see Him at work. It is a joyful thing to know that your mundane existence can be part of the work of God in the…
Give Thanks in a Time of Trouble
Ok, I admit it. I’ve had a hard time getting excited about Thanksgiving this year. It’s not just the holiday itself, which will be different than any other in my lifetime. No, my challenge goes deeper than that. I don’t know how to get in the spirit of the day, to be genuinely thankful in a year that has brought so much difficulty, pain, and loss. I recently shared my struggle with a small group of friends over Zoom. I also…
Lisa Brosious Beamer ’91 | Wheaton College Chapel | 20th Anniversary of 9/11
Lisa Beamer shares her testimony of losing her husband on 9/11 and yet discovering her security and identity in Jesus Christ through the hardship and trial. Please take a moment to listen as we lament those we lost that day and pray for their families. Thank you Catherine W. for sharing this with me. In Christ, Pastor Jonathan Romig