A statement from Nate Adams, Executive Director of the Illinois Baptist State Association, on the signing of HB40 by Illinois Governor Bruce Rauner: I join with Illinois Baptists and many others in Illinois who stand for the unborn in expressing great disappointment with the action of Governor Bruce Rauner on Illinois House Bill 40. Taxpayers’ […]
Pastor Appreciation Month: Somebody’s prayin’
October is Pastor Appreciation Month. If this is not already your practice, let me encourage you to take the month of October to pray for your pastor, and perhaps other pastors you know, daily. Read…
Eclipses to avoid
Relatively small offenses, mistakes, and disagreements should not be allowed to obscure the far more important fellowship and mission of the church. Let’s avoid those eclipses. Read…
The stand: Why Aspen trees remind me of Illinois Baptists
I find in these beautiful Aspen trees an encouraging metaphor for the equally creative work I believe God desires to do among Baptist churches here in Illinois. Read…
‘It’s time to fly!’: Spiritual blessings can be small miracles
That cheerful, positive flight attendant reminded me that it only takes one sincerely excited and grateful worshiper to call other sleepy souls out of their routines and criticisms. Read…
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