Yes, Wheaton College in Wheaton, Ill. is often referred to as the “Harvard of Evangelical Universities,” but it turns out alumni are making waves in the world outside of church plants and stadium-sized evangelism rallies a la Billy Graham. Here are three men who have made names for themselves after graduation: one on Jeopardy!, one… Continue reading 3 (In)Famous Wheaton College Alumni
Author: A Daily Miracle
Color Run Chicago: A Recap of the Happiest 5K on the Planet
High-fives, multi-colored powder, beat-bumping bass, and 15,000 pumped-up runners took center stage in Grant Park at 7:30 a.m. yesterday for Chicago’s first annual Color Run – aka, “The Happiest 5K On the Planet.” I can’t decide if this, or my Down & Dirty 5K in May, was more fun – either way, I ended up… Continue reading Color Run Chicago: A Recap of the Happiest 5K on the Planet
ChicagoNow has spoken: baseball & Jesus > Obama & Romney
Election season is officially upon us – which means, in addition to changing leaves and colder weather, there is plenty of argumentation and debate to go around. As a journalist engaged in the ChicagoNow blogosphere, I’ve been interested in gleaning wisdom from my fellow bloggers, and have found that, much to my surprise, the average… Continue reading ChicagoNow has spoken: baseball & Jesus > Obama & Romney
Are Mumford & Sons “Christian?”
Alternative/folk group Mumford & Sons is back with another chart-topping album release, Babel. With banjos and guitars abounding, their newest release has created a stir in both mainstream and Christian music critic circles: With an album title referencing the Tower of Babel account from the book of Genesis, a few overt mentions of “Jesus” in… Continue reading Are Mumford & Sons “Christian?”
(Not so) lazy Sunday: kayaking the Chicago River
Ever wondered what it would be like to see Chicago from the river below street level? If so, wonder no more! If not, maybe the following glimpse into a two hour tour of downtown Chi-town from the (icy) waters of the river will convince you to be a bit more adventurous, and to maybe even… Continue reading (Not so) lazy Sunday: kayaking the Chicago River
Catholics, kleenex, and komedy: a blathering for the ages
When I arrived at the ChicagoNow “blathering” (blogger gathering) at Fitzgerald’s in Berwyn Thursday night, I expected a night full of comedy and cheers. Sure enough, ChicagoNow bloggers Scott King, Patrick O’Hara, and Dale Zawada delivered – assisted by guest comedians Jacob Williams and Fritz Nothnagel. The audience heard about topics ranging from domestic disputes… Continue reading Catholics, kleenex, and komedy: a blathering for the ages
Prayer & politics with the Illinois Legislative Summit
Enjoy another guest post today, this time from fellow Wheaton College graduate Joshua Little, who recently attended the Illinois Legislative Summit’s prayer breakfast and came away with some interesting insights on the integration of faith and politics. Read below and comment back – especially in this election season, what do you think of the integration… Continue reading Prayer & politics with the Illinois Legislative Summit
God, goodness & garbage: Melissa’s Midwest move
Tonight, I present a guest blog from Melissa Steffan, journalist extraordinaire from the Pacific Northwest. Fresh out of an undergraduate education at Seattle Pacific University where she served as Editor-in-Chief of The Falcon and completed an internship at the Washington Post, she recently arrived in Chi-town for a year of Editorial Residency with Christianity Today… Continue reading God, goodness & garbage: Melissa’s Midwest move
Tow Trucks, Trans Ams & Jesus
Last week, my car got towed. The starter died on me, and the engine wouldn’t turn over. So I called Triple AAA. They got me a tow truck at 7 a.m., driven by a bandana-clad urban cowboy with a fervent love of country music, classic cars, and motorcycles. It was a two day process: my… Continue reading Tow Trucks, Trans Ams & Jesus
Conflict, Education & Freedom: WCAGLS Day 2
The punches keep coming at Willow Creek Association’s Global Leadership Summit in South Barrington today. This morning’s speakers have included financial leaders, International Justice Mission leaders, and pastors speaking on topics ranging from organizational management to freedom, and Gungor keeps rocking the stage with, what they call, “liturgical post-rock” – here are some highlights from… Continue reading Conflict, Education & Freedom: WCAGLS Day 2