“In the Spirit” June/July Newsletter
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May 25 – Thoughts on 1 Chronicles 25-27 & John 9:1-23
“Light” and “Darkness”, “Blind” and “Seeing”… John uses these metaphors regularly throughout his gospel, and they are good ones for us to ponder today. As we look at Jesus healing a man who was born blind, this question of Who is Really Blind? comes home to the Pharisees. Jesus and His disciples approach a man […]
May 25 – Thoughts on 1 Chronicles 25-27 & John 9:1-23
“Light” and “Darkness”, “Blind” and “Seeing”… John uses these metaphors regularly throughout his gospel, and they are good ones for us to ponder today. As we look at Jesus healing a man who was born blind, this question of Who is Really Blind? comes home to the Pharisees. Jesus and His disciples approach a man […]
May 24 – Thoughts on 1 Chronicles 22-24 & John 8:28-59
The stereotypical playground chant, “My daddy can beat up your daddy” seems strangely apropos in today’s reading. The question between Jesus and his detractors is this: “Who’s your daddy?” For Jews, being able to say that Abraham was their father was code for saying that they were righteous, Law-abiding Jews. But Jesus turns the tables […]
It’s Time for Libertyville Days Again!
On June 15 and 16, we will once again host a booth at Libertyville Days in downtown Libertyville. Our purpose is to engage the community in conversation and open up chances to tell our stories. With a putt-putt golf hole with prizes, pens and water to give away, and a shady and cool place for […]