I will forever believe that going to graphic design school stole a piece of my sanity. I can hardly remember my freshman year because I was sleep-deprived from trying to handle assignments, a social life and figuring out how to cut a perfect 1-inch square with a small...
“If your mother says she loves you, check it out.” That was the maxim at the famed City News Bureau, where young reporters covered crime, fires, courts and city hall for Chicago’s major newspapers, TV and radio stations. Over its 115-year existence (1890-2005), some...
It takes about 18 hours to drive from Oakdale, Calif. to Bowron Lake Provincial Park in British Columbia, Canada. I know that because as a 14 year-old I once rode for those 18 hours in a crowded, 12-passenger van. We were towing a large trailer filled with food and...
As Advent begins, the first candle represents prophecy. In the Old Testament, God often sent prophets to preach messages of repentance, and great hope. Hundreds of Old Testament prophecies point squarely to Jesus, the Messiah. In every case, prophecy should be...
When you spot the familiar Angel Tree in our church lobby on Sunday, you may notice something. It’s bigger. That’s because First Free has embraced the program so enthusiastically in recent years that this Christmas we’re taking on more local kids than ever – 85 in...
We spoke this week with Pastor Luke Uran about the new sermon series, and our annual Christmas Traditions event. Can you tell me a little about the “Names of God” series? What have you been hearing from God to prompt a series like this for our church? During my...
