Faith leaders and government officials called on Americans to unite in prayer May 4, designated as the country’s National Day of Prayer. Created in 1952, the day dedicated to prayer has been held on the first Thursday in May for 35 years. Across the country, intercessors gathered to pray at state capitols, city halls, courthouses, police […]
‘Sobering reminder’: High winds, dust cause deadly pileup in Illinois
Six people were killed after a dust storm resulted in multiple car crashes along Interstate 55 south of Springfield, Illinois, Monday (May 1). Illinois State Police reported the accidents were caused by “zero visibility” conditions as strong winds blew dust from farm fields across the highway. A reported 72 vehicles were involved in the crash, […]
Churches welcome refugees who become neighbors
Jorge Rodriguez’s young church is engaged in one of its city’s most urgent ministry needs. Buses of asylum-seekers are arriving in Chicago—people looking for safety, peace, and a chance for better lives. These new arrivals are the most recent sojourners in Rogers Park, the church’s densely populated and highly diverse neighborhood. “We all know what […]
Spectators or participants?
My church is in a season of refocusing on prayer. Every Sunday before the sermon, we break into small groups and pray together. One of the goals of this emphasis, our pastor has said, is to move from being spectators of prayer to participants in it. Last season, the football team I have followed and […]
God’s love fuels churches’ refugee ministries
Jorge Rodriguez’s young church is engaged in one of its city’s most urgent ministry needs. Buses of asylum-seekers are arriving in Chicago—people looking for safety, peace, and a chance for better lives. These new arrivals are the most recent sojourners in Rogers Park, the church’s densely populated and highly diverse neighborhood. “How do we take […]
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