It was a privilege to preach at The Orchard Evangelical Free Church in Arlington Heights this past Sunday, a message entitled “Standing in Hard Times” from Ephesians 6:10-20. You may access a digital recording of the message HERE, if you like.
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The Gift We Overlook
Early Christians saw themselves as the manifestation of Christ in the world. According to sociologist Rodney Stark, this understanding of Christ’s body fueled the church’s