What is Good Friday, and even more, why is it called “Good Friday?” The Easter season focuses on Jesus’ death and resurrection. Where Easter Sunday is the day we celebrate Jesus resurrecting...
Physical darkness is unnerving. It’s not innately dangerous, but the possibilities of what exists in the unseen and the unclear are often foreboding and keep us on edge. Darkness presents too many...
Is God real? Yes! And how do we know, in confidence, that this is true? Through our own very real and relatable experiences with Him. Everyone on staff at Willow Creek has wrestled with their thoughts...
There is so much going on this season (with Easter Eggs, the Easter bunny, decorating Easter baskets), that you might stop yourself and ask, “Why do we celebrate Easter?” It’s easy for the true...
When work is draining and unsatisfying, when the hours are long, when we are tired, when kids are screaming, the house is a mess, when you’re waiting on a promotion, or a big move, or something...
When it comes to kids, Easter can be a complicated story to share: what do you leave in, what do you omit, and how do you describe the events therein? Knowing the difficulties around sharing the...
Are you struggling with depression and looking for help? You are not alone. Depression is a debilitating and complex mental health condition affecting millions of people worldwide. It can limit daily...
This weekend, Pastor Dave took a deep-dive look at the story of Joseph: a boy who had larger-than-life dreams who grew into a young man in the hands of tremendous injustice who grew into a man refined...
And as we talk about Divine Dreams, I believe we would be remiss to neglect the power of dreaming in the present; what kind of life do I dream of living today. What is God’s dream for me right now?...