Not was. Not will be. Not past only. Not future only. Already. Here. Now. He is exalted forever. What does it mean to you that God is already exalted, has been exalted all along, and will be beheld as exalted for all eternity? How can you exalt Him in your heart today?
Chapel Worship Guide for Sunday 9 AM—May 19, 2013 The Nemmers Family Chapel at Advocate Condell Prelude –Nathan LeMahieu, Campus Pastor at Christ Church Highland Park Welcome—Barbara Shafer, Christ Church Highland Park Worship in Song: Holy, Holy, Holy (Hymn 1) Scripture Reading (Old Testament): Joel 2:28-29 English Standard Version (ESV) The Lord Will Pour […]
In John 14:1 we read, “Do not let your hearts be troubled. Trust in God; trust also in me.” What do we do when confronted with things that worry us, concern us, or make us afraid? Do we dwell upon the very things that bring fear, or do we take our troubles to the One who […]
Do you thirst for Him?
God observes the plight of the most helpless among us and He will arise! He will defend those who are least able to help themselves! While we do not understand the mysterious workings of God and how He will accomplish this, we can be assured that He will set everything right in the end.
What a reassurance to know that when we seek Him, He will never forsake us. We should endeavor to know Him, to trust Him, and to seek Him in all things and at all times.
A refuge. A place of security and safety. A haven where your adversaries can’t find you and can’t get at you. A solid house that your troubles can’t topple. The persecuted church is probably more aware of the need for this than those of us in comfortable and complacent congregations. Yet, it’s the persecuted church […]
Chapel Worship Guide for Sunday 9 AM—May 12, 2013 The Nemmers Family Chapel at Advocate Condell Prelude —LeAnn Malecha (piano) and choral ensemble from First Presbyterian Church of Libertyville Welcome—Barbara Shafer, Christ Church Highland Park Worship in Song: Scripture Reading (Old Testament): Jeremiah 31:2 This is what the LORD says: “The people who survive the […]
When is the last time you sang praises to God? I mean really singing with all the passion you could muster…? Are they just words on a screen or in a hymnal? Or are they words swelling with thanksgiving, rising up from within your heart? Rejoice in Him! He is the Most High God.
A wholehearted praise notices everything! The Lord has blessed us so abundantly and all the little things combine together to reflect God’s wonderful works. The color of the sky. The flowers. The birds. Butterflies. Creatures of all types. A baby’s smile and giggle. The tender arms of a mother and the strong arms of a […]
