“One is the loneliest number.” It isn’t just a line from an old song; it has become the cry of millions of people who have been widowed, abandoned, divorced, or just not picked. Living alone can be hard, but it can also be rewarding and fulfilling. The Apostle Paul, who wrote a sizable portion of the Bible’s New Testament, actually talked as though being single is preferable. Let’s see what wisdom the Scriptures have for us on the topic, so we can better live our lives for as long as God may us ...
Feb 26, 2017•35 min
Parent and kid relationship are tough. (If you don’t agree, just ask your parents or your kids.) So how do we honor our father and mother, as the Bible repeatedly instructs us? And how do we not provoke our kids (see Ephesians 6:4), when we ourselves often feel dishonored and provoked? The truth is family is a gift, a blessing, a grace. How can we all experience the blessing God has waiting for us in the midst of our families?
Feb 19, 2017•42 min
Human relationships can be difficult, and family relationships are no exception. Even Jesus felt the tension we’re all familiar with. Consider this conversation, recorded in John 2:3-4 (NLT): The wine supply ran out during the festivities, so Jesus’ mother told him, “They have no more wine.” “Dear woman, that’s not our problem,” Jesus replied. “My time has not yet come.” How are we supposed to live together in a way that brings honor to God and joy to our hearts? It’s not impossible, and God has...
Feb 12, 2017•35 min
We are pleased to welcome Ray McElroy, a Chicago guy and former NFL cornerback who played for the Indianapolis Colts, the Chicago Bears and the Detroit Lions. For the past 9 years, Ray has been bringing a life-changing, powerful message of truth to churchgoers, students and corporate employees across the country. Currently, Ray serves as the chaplain for the Chicago Bears.
Feb 05, 2017•42 min
Jan 29, 2017•35 min
Spiritual growth and health are not boxes to check off and claim to have finished. Faith is more like a cycle or the seasons, renewed and refreshed regularly in our lives. Even the Apostle Paul, who wrote two-thirds of the New Testament, believed there was room for himself to grow when he said, “I don’t mean to say that I have already achieved these things or that I have already reached perfection.” (Philippians 3:12 NLT) We have a deepening need and desire to know God more, to find freedom, and...
Jan 22, 2017•34 min
Jan 15, 2017•36 min
Before Jesus started his earthly ministry, He was baptized and spent 40 days fasting and praying. Before He faced His greatest trial on the cross, He prayed all night. Over and over throughout the Bible, we see that Jesus prayed first, then did whatever was needed. We want to pattern our lives to match the patterns of Christ’s — this year, let‘s pray first.
Jan 08, 2017•36 min
Jan 01, 2017•33 min
Christmas at The Well
Dec 24, 2016•27 min
Programming Note: Due to the copyrighted nature of the movie clips, we are not able to publish video during this series. There are four weeks of Advent that lead up to Christmas, each representing one of the major themes of Christ’s coming: hope, love, joy and peace. This year for Christmas, we will be looking through the lens of our culture — and of movie cameras — to find the mystery of Christmas all around us. Come join us this year for “Christmas at The Movies.”
Dec 18, 2016•35 min
Programming Note: Due to the copyrighted nature of the movie clips, we are not able to publish video during this series. There are four weeks of Advent that lead up to Christmas, each representing one of the major themes of Christ’s coming: hope, love, joy and peace. This year for Christmas, we will be looking through the lens of our culture — and of movie cameras — to find the mystery of Christmas all around us. Come join us this year for “Christmas at The Movies.”
Dec 11, 2016•40 min
Programming Note: Due to the copyrighted nature of the movie clips, we are not able to publish video during this series. There are four weeks of Advent that lead up to Christmas, each representing one of the major themes of Christ’s coming: hope, love, joy and peace. This year for Christmas, we will be looking through the lens of our culture — and of movie cameras — to find the mystery of Christmas all around us. Come join us this year for “Christmas at The Movies.”
Dec 04, 2016•30 min
Programming Note: Due to the copyrighted nature of the movie clips, we are not able to publish video during this series. There are four weeks of Advent that lead up to Christmas, each representing one of the major themes of Christ’s coming: hope, love, joy and peace. This year for Christmas, we will be looking through the lens of our culture — and of movie cameras — to find the mystery of Christmas all around us. Come join us this year for “Christmas at The Movies.”
Nov 27, 2016•38 min
Thank you to all who serve and make The Well great!
Nov 20, 2016•31 min
Through the prophet Jeremiah, God told the Israelites who were living abroad to pray and work for the peace and prosperity of the city/nation where He had sent them into exile, because its welfare would determine their own (see Jeremiah 29:7). That can help us understand the weight of our own civic responsibility today. But if we aren’t careful, we can overemphasize civic responsibility and lose sight of God’s promises and sovereignty.
Nov 13, 2016
Through the prophet Jeremiah, God told the Israelites who were living abroad to pray and work for the peace and prosperity of the city/nation where He had sent them into exile, because its welfare would determine their own (see Jeremiah 29:7). That can help us understand the weight of our own civic responsibility today. But if we aren’t careful, we can overemphasize civic responsibility and lose sight of God’s promises and sovereignty.
Nov 06, 2016
Through the prophet Jeremiah, God told the Israelites who were living abroad to pray and work for the peace and prosperity of the city/nation where He had sent them into exile, because its welfare would determine their own (see Jeremiah 29:7). That can help us understand the weight of our own civic responsibility today. But if we aren’t careful, we can overemphasize civic responsibility and lose sight of God’s promises and sovereignty.
Oct 30, 2016
Through the prophet Jeremiah, God told the Israelites who were living abroad to pray and work for the peace and prosperity of the city/nation where He had sent them into exile, because its welfare would determine their own (see Jeremiah 29:7). That can help us understand the weight of our own civic responsibility today. But if we aren’t careful, we can overemphasize civic responsibility and lose sight of God’s promises and sovereignty. This week was a special panel where we discussed the racial ...
Oct 23, 2016
If within every believer beats the heart of God, if at the core of all humanity shines the image of God, then why do we seem to actually experience so little of God’s image or heart. What’s sabotaging our encounters with the divine? In this new series, we are going to discuss how to realign ourselves to experience God, and how others can experience God through us. As we position ourselves for the divine, we will also position ourselves for greatness.
Oct 16, 2016
If within every believer beats the heart of God, if at the core of all humanity shines the image of God, then why do we seem to actually experience so little of God’s image or heart. What’s sabotaging our encounters with the divine? In this new series, we are going to discuss how to realign ourselves to experience God, and how others can experience God through us. As we position ourselves for the divine, we will also position ourselves for greatness.
Oct 09, 2016
If within every believer beats the heart of God, if at the core of all humanity shines the image of God, then why do we seem to actually experience so little of God’s image or heart. What’s sabotaging our encounters with the divine? In this new series, we are going to discuss how to realign ourselves to experience God, and how others can experience God through us. As we position ourselves for the divine, we will also position ourselves for greatness.
Oct 02, 2016
Note for this week: We had technical difficulties with our music recording and were only able to publish the speaking portion for this weekend. In the book of Romans, Paul said that there wasn’t one righteous man in the earth. He wasn’t saying that no one tries. But the reality is we all blow it at some point. God was too good to leave the situation like that, though, so He exchanged His perfection — Jesus — for our pollution. We were unqualified, but He has become our Qualification....
Sep 25, 2016
In the book of Romans, Paul said that there wasn’t one righteous man in the earth. He wasn’t saying that no one tries. But the reality is we all blow it at some point. God was too good to leave the situation like that, though, so He exchanged His perfection — Jesus — for our pollution. We were unqualified, but He has become our Qualification.
Sep 18, 2016
In the book of Romans, Paul said that there wasn’t one righteous man in the earth. He wasn’t saying that no one tries. But the reality is we all blow it at some point. God was too good to leave the situation like that, though, so He exchanged His perfection — Jesus — for our pollution. We were unqualified, but He has become our Qualification.
Sep 11, 2016
In the book of Romans, Paul said that there wasn’t one righteous man in the earth. He wasn’t saying that no one tries. But the reality is we all blow it at some point. God was too good to leave the situation like that, though, so He exchanged His perfection — Jesus — for our pollution. We were unqualified, but He has become our Qualification.
Sep 04, 2016
Wherever we are in our situation, circumstances, stage of life, and maturity drastically impacts how we see things and can determine the way we respond. Our defense against our emotions and fears are our core values and behaviors; that set of unchanging, unwavering, unflinching hopes and convictions that keep our lives on track. This month we will look at the Five Core Values of The Well community and see a couple of ways to put them into practice to keep us on mission.
Aug 28, 2016
Wherever we are in our situation, circumstances, stage of life, and maturity drastically impacts how we see things and can determine the way we respond. Our defense against our emotions and fears are our core values and behaviors; that set of unchanging, unwavering, unflinching hopes and convictions that keep our lives on track. This month we will look at the Five Core Values of The Well community and see a couple of ways to put them into practice to keep us on mission.
Aug 21, 2016
Wherever we are in our situation, circumstances, stage of life, and maturity drastically impacts how we see things and can determine the way we respond. Our defense against our emotions and fears are our core values and behaviors; that set of unchanging, unwavering, unflinching hopes and convictions that keep our lives on track. This month we will look at the Five Core Values of The Well community and see a couple of ways to put them into practice to keep us on mission.
Aug 14, 2016
Wherever we are in our situation, circumstances, stage of life, and maturity drastically impacts how we see things and can determine the way we respond. Our defense against our emotions and fears are our core values and behaviors; that set of unchanging, unwavering, unflinching hopes and convictions that keep our lives on track. This month we will look at the Five Core Values of The Well community and see a couple of ways to put them into practice to keep us on mission.
Aug 07, 2016
