Hundreds gathered Sunday at 67 E. Algonquin Road in South Barrington for an event of epic proportions – Willow Creek Community Church’s lakeside baptisms. “This is a monumental event for our church,” pastor Bill Hybels said. “Many of us will go into the water. The most important part is that we put you way under… Continue reading Willow Creek’s Lakeside Baptisms – June 24, 2012
Category: Daily Miracles
Justin Bieber is a BELIEVER
Justin Bieber’s much anticipated album, “Believe,” hit store shelves today. His fourth studio album was immediately purchased by millions of screaming girls and their mothers, hitting the top of iTunes charts in mere hours and, according to Billboard Magazine, is well on its way to becoming the biggest debut of the year. It has finally… Continue reading Justin Bieber is a BELIEVER
MotoX : go big or go home
Motocross is not for sissies, and it’s definitely not something I thought existed outside of the television until I attended a Motokazie hare scramble race in Carver, Minnesota last Sunday where I learned how intense the sport can be in real life. My sister’s boyfriend, Eric Hempel, placed 4th out of 24 in his class,… Continue reading MotoX : go big or go home
Princess Diana : “A Celebration”
Princess Diana was always someone I admired, but never someone I knew more about than the fact that she was royalty in England. After visiting “Diana: a celebration,” an award-winning traveling exposition showcasing the Princess’ accomplishments throughout her life, I understand why she was so important. When she died in that fateful car crash in… Continue reading Princess Diana : “A Celebration”
Worrying < trusting God!
Last night, I attended my little sister’s high school graduation, where I was reminded that wisdom is ageless. In addition to cheering ’til i went hoarse for my lil sis as she walked across the stage to receive her diploma, I was reminded of some of the stress and anxiety I felt as a high… Continue reading Worrying < trusting God!
Jesus loves you!
A moment of inspiration spotted today on Northwestern University’s campus in Evanston, outside the Medill School of Journalism. A great reminder outside of the Sunday school classroom, that: “Jesus loves me, this I know, for the Bible tells me so!” “For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that… Continue reading Jesus loves you!
WWJD @ WINE RIOT ?
This weekend, I will be attending Second Glass’ “Wine Riot” at Union Station in Chicago. According to the press release, this event will be “two parts education, one part revolution,” and I am very much looking forward to “travelling from the Loire Valley in France to the depths of Germany,” though I have only one… Continue reading WWJD @ WINE RIOT ?
Pay it Forward
Today, I needed to mail a package. So I drove to the post office, got out of the car, and realized I had left all of my spare change at home. After I had sighed, scuffed my feet on the pavement and been all angsty with myself, I trudged over to the parking meter where,… Continue reading Pay it Forward
The Miracle of Memorial Day
As parades process up and down streets in cities nationwide, families remember lost and loved ones in service and fireworks light up the skies, I remember my Grandpa Bob, who served as a Sergeant in the United States Army’s 9th Infantry during World War II. He was married to my grandmother in the 1940s, several… Continue reading The Miracle of Memorial Day
THE MIRACLE OF HIGHER EDUCATION: Shaq gets a PhD!
For anyone who has ever wondered if they’re “good” or “smart” enough to go for a doctorate degree, look to the model of Dr. Shaquille O’Neal, who not only brought it on the basketball court for decades, but now reps a doctorate degree and will look to school, literally, in brick-and-mortar classrooms just as he… Continue reading THE MIRACLE OF HIGHER EDUCATION: Shaq gets a PhD!