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…
Read MoreFour 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…
Read MoreShelter 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…
Read MoreFour 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…
Read MoreWhat 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…
Read MoreOur 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…
Read MoreOur Great Commission
Do you know what Jesus said should be the duty of every disciple? How well do you feel you are accomplishing His strategy for church growth? Sadly, too often people today consider that only the leaders should do the work of the ministry. However, Paul actually taught that it was the job of the leaders to teach…
Read MoreOur Great Vision
Jesus said in Mark 12:30, “Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind and with all your strength.” So we believe we should love God by (1) Worshipping Him in spirit and truth, John 4:23 and (2) By obeying all of His commands, John 14:15. He…
Read MoreMPI 2014 Year in Review!
God is so good! He showed up and showed His amazing glory at MPI during 2014. Please take a few moments to see a summary of all the wonderful and encouraging things God in our midst as we loved Him and others! Click here for the pdf and best quality. Click on the pictures to enlarge. …
Read MoreOur Great City
The meaning behind our name is simple and yet profound. Simple because it basically means God’s people (the church) are forming a city of praise throughout the nations. However, it is profound in the sense that until God establishes New Jerusalem (His capitol city) upon the new earth in the Kingdom of God the church is…
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