God’s Heart for Chicago

Though I am not a Chicago native I have joyfully made this great city my home and a place to raise my kids. Now with over 11 years of citizenship in four different areas (including the suburbs) I am raising my children here and pastoring a great church with the hopes that Chicago’s residents will…

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God’s Heart for Your Family

Today the greatest display of God’s love and nature can be seen in a happy and healthy family. Since the devil knows this as well, he tries to destroy the family and bring death instead of life and he tries to bring hurt and pain instead of joy and healing. This sermon is aimed at…

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The Elder’s Heart for You

Do you remember your first time visiting MPI? Do you remember being greeted at the door, people wanting to get your name and ways to connect with you? How about God’s powerful presence during worship and the word? The testimony people normally share is that they feel an overwhelming love from God and love from…

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HEAR THE WORD OF THE LORD

Isaiah is an Old Testament book written by the prophet Isaiah based on the vision he received concerning Judah and Jerusalem during the reigns of Uzziah, Jotham, Ahaz and Hezekiah, kings of Judah from approximately 710-740 B.C. The major theme of the whole book could be summed up in the phrase, “God’s plan for His…

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God’s Heart for You

I love to ask my kids, “How much does Daddy love you?” Because they always answer in Greek, “Toso!” (“this much”) as they spread their arms as wide as they can go. They do it this way because we taught them to say it. Why? Because as parents we wanted to them to know our…

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Four Things I Choose Not To Think About Anymore

Here is a short list (with comical insight) I made after talking to my cable company. The list is basically four things I’m better off not trying to understand or think about. I hope you enjoy it! CELL PHONE BILLS: Well, thank you! You’re so nice. I get to keep my unused minutes & data now…

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Shelter from the Storm

One time my Dad and I decided to walk home from the store while visiting my grandparents in southern Illinois. The lure of the walk was the beautiful green corn stalks, open farm land, and long country roads. Needless to say, about 30 minutes into the 2 hour walk we got caught in a harsh…

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Four Signs of Maturity

Check out these nuggets I’ve been pondering on this past year and see if it lines up with your experience in life- especially for those who are parents and/or growing in Christ! Self-Awareness: I know who I am and I know who I’m not- I shouldn’t need others to tell me. Self-Denial: I don’t have…

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What Makes the Devil Do What He Does?

Have you ever wondered what makes the Devil do what he does? Often times people will make excuses for their sinful actions by saying, “The Devil made me do it!” Despite this being a cheap excuse and a sad attempt of “blame shifting” from the time of Adam and Eve, it fails to consider the…

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Our Great Goal

God said in Psalm 2:8, “Ask me, and I will make the nations your inheritance, the ends of the earth your possession.” Therefore, we believe God has promised a great harvest both in Chicago and in the nations. Chicagoland has over 9 million residents and needs a strong discipleship church in each of its fifty wards and…

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