#EpiphanySunday question: What compelled Magi to take such risk for something they couldn’t confirm 100% until they got there? And for us: what encouragement can we draw as we as we face uncertainty in 2019? -Rev Coates #followtheLight FirstPresEvanston

This amazing piece was written by a woman, but don’t not click on it because it’s from “CT women”: it’s profound truth and powerful impact can be for all. Why Song of Solomon Is Key to the Great Commission via Christianity Today christianitytoday.com/women/2019/jan…

We don’t have a clean answer to the problem of evil. But this we do know: God was/is not far off in our pain and suffering. In the crucified Jesus, we experience the Empathy of God who is with us. @raymondihylton FirstPresEvanston #ExploreGod

Packed house at FirstPresEvanston with Dr. Amy Peeler. Engaging us in both mind and heart on the reliability of Scripture. @albpeeler #ExploreGod

The day we stop deflecting and take ownership of our sin, we see God face to face. His real holiness, His real mercy. We know God best when we realize how much we need Him. @raymondihylton FirstPresEvanston

Powerful words for reflection this morning FirstPresEvanston #Lent

Ephesians 2:1-9 culminates in v. 10. In the end, and after all God’s work: our job is to let the reviving power of God flow through us. @raymondihylton FirstPresEvanston

#PalmSunday In the face of the Empire, the humble King enters on a donkey and weeps. Very un-king-like from a worldly view. Yet this is part of the picture of what true freedom and liberation looks like. -Rev. Amanda Golbek FirstPresEvanston

#HappyEaster FirstPresEvanston

Jury duty = a good excuse to read that book I’ve been meaning to get to. I’m just a few chapters in, but so far so good! Thanks Adrian Pei for putting so many hard realities into powerful words.

Eph 3:20-21. When we can’t imagine how things will go, we can trust things will end in glory. God invites us to imagine hope. -Rev Coates FirstPresEvanston

“If people come to our church, would they meet people who truly live and love like Jesus? Not just hearers of the Word, but also doers?” @raymondihylton FirstPresEvanston #James1

Trump, Christianity Today, and the Question of History — The Center for Pastor Theologians pastortheologians.com/blog/2019/12/2…

In times of trial we have *living* hope. Not a guarantee of zero suffering, but the promise of presence from a risen Lord. @raymondihylton FirstPresEvanston #1Peter1

This was at an event hosted by an Assemblies of God US church. While we can’t assume the people at the church that night were Christians (pause), it’s fair to assume the pastor who allowed the event was aware this hate-filled rhetoric should be expected. Hope other AG pastors say something.

Two petitions to help international students stay in the country while their schools are still online: (1) petitions.whitehouse.gov/petition/allow… (2) chng.it/MjnWPxQQkL

Great article Shaylen Hardy ! Three strategies to help black students on campuses today cope with trauma and other growing mental health issues (opinion) insidehighered.com/views/2020/10/…

Every leader who declared Trump to be the only choice for Christians, who touted policy over personality should now give account for the compromised theology which led to those conclusions. It’s an historical theology and an accompanying refusal to disown their arrogance.

Thursday is almost over, so it's nearly time for the WGN Morning News Friday Forecaster. Tomorrow, Matthew Shiau from Lincoln ES in Evanston will join Paul Konrad. Tune in to meet this talented 3rd grader & find out how he celebrated Michigan's national championship.🏈🌤️📺

Third grader Matthew uses the Friday Forecast to roast his brother: tinyurl.com/5fr92umk Paul Konrad