Update Re: Mundhank Property
Willow Creek Community Church has a practice of reviewing assets to best steward and maximize our resources. One such asset was 25 acres of land south of the main church property on Mundhank...
Author: Liz Schauer
The Lasting Impact of Hope Packs
Real stories from real people whose lives have been changed The power of taking a few minutes to assemble a Hope Pack has the potential to infuse hope and change that can last a lifetime for the man...
Jesus as the ‘Wonderful Counselor’: Understanding Isaiah’s Prophecy and Divine Guidance
Historical Context: Why Isaiah Foretold a ‘Wonderful Counselor’ The title, “Wonderful Counselor” comes from Isaiah 9:6 and refers to the Messiah as a divine guide with extraordinary...
Understanding Jesus as the ‘Prince of Peace’ in Isaiah’s Prophecy and Mary’s Song
Jesus as the ‘Prince of Peace’: A Prophecy of Hope and Restoration Who is the Prince of Peace in Isaiah? The prophecy is telling of the coming Messiah, which we later learned to be...
Jesus as ‘Mighty God’: The Prophecy of Isaiah and the Revelation in John’s Gospel
Isaiah 9:6: The Promise of a Powerful Savior for Israel In Isaiah 9:6, the prophet Isaiah released the prophecy about the coming Messiah being “Mighty God.” This prophetic passage came during a...
The Birth of Jesus: Understanding Isaiah’s Prophecy and the Message of Peace
Isaiah’s Prophecy of Jesus’ Birth: ‘Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace’ The birth of Jesus was prophesied by the prophet Isaiah nearly 600 years...
Understanding Jesus as the ‘Everlasting Father’ This Christmas
As the prophet Isaiah spoke of the coming Messiah in Isaiah 9:6, he referred to the Messiah as “Everlasting Father.” What does ‘Everlasting Father’ mean in Isaiah’s prophecy? How does it...
Navigating the Political Season
Every political season comes with waves of emotion, and unfortunately, in the most recent political seasons, they’ve come with negative emotions: anxiety, fear, irritation, or even apathy. ...
Why Christians Are Often Seen As Hypocrites
Jesus really, really does not like hypocrisy. His sharpest words in the New Testament were directed at hypocrites, calling them whitewashed tombs. Yikes! Yet news headlines today are filled with...