As 2023 draws to a close, many political and military leaders are referring to the times in which we now live as “the most perilous since World War II.” The invasion of Israel by Hamas on October 7 and the escalating and expanding responses since then seem to have placed the words “war” and “world” […]
Nate Adams
IBSA Annual Meeting: Don’t come alone!
I hope many hundreds of Illinois Baptists are planning to load up the car or church van and drive over to Marion for the IBSA Annual Meeting next month. If that describes you, or you’re at least considering the possibility, let me urge you to do something that could make the trip especially worthwhile: Don’t […]
FOR the Pastor
I have a friend, a long-time pastor here in Illinois, who occasionally calls me just to check in. We catch up on each other’s lives, and he often asks a thought-provoking question such as “What are you excited about these days?” or “What do you see out there that’s really working?” The call always lifts […]
Working the hill
For several years now, my oldest son and I have been on a quest to climb the highest mountains in Colorado, known as “14ers” because they exceed 14,000 feet in altitude. We can’t hike every year, but this summer we were able to reach four more summits, bringing our total to thirty-seven. As is often […]
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