Stories
To equip us to go, tell and show the love of God. To help us see the world with new eyes. To inform, inspire, unite and engage. This is the purpose of stories.
The good-neighbor guide to Halloween
Expecting trick-or-treaters? Here are some pro tips on what not to do.
Let’s talk about giving
How does financial giving work at First Free? We spoke with Dean Senglaub, our church’s new Executive Minister, about a topic that may not always be well understood in churches.
More about the Christian Standard Bible
As our church adopts the CSB, learn more about how this version differs—and how it doesn’t differ—from the NIV we have used for decades.
Matters of Life & Death, Part 2
This week, our conversation turns to experiencing the death of a loved one, and coming to grips with our own earthly mortality in light of our faith.
Matters of Life & Death
In the first of a two-part conversation on death and dying, we discuss what makes a good funeral.
Balancing Busyness
Is it possible to balance the extreme busyness of life, especially for families with young children? A group of moms share their families’ strategies for balancing a busy schedule and keeping God first.
Q&R: Pastor Luke Uran
Parables. A minor prophet. A highly resourced church. Porn. Prayer. We cover it all in this conversation with Lead Pastor Luke Uran.
‘The mission field moved to Rockford’
Missionary Joyce Lievano talks about a local ministry opportunity, and the story behind the international resources that can support it.
Experiencing God
At Summer Camp, students and leaders saw their faith stretched in new ways
Fighting to Forgive
On April 12, the Currys lost their beloved dog, Lucy, in a hit-and-run accident. In this vulnerable reflection, Tarah describes her road to forgiveness.
Christian Business Owners
We sat down with some of the business owners in our church to talk about what it’s like to live and operate at the intersection of faith, business and culture.
The Parable of the Ketchup Seed
A backyard garden plant gone bonkers provides a sideways take on Jesus’ parable.