John and Linda Brennan’s stories – separately, then together – could fill several books. Both are Southern California natives. Both suffered broken marriages – John two, Linda one. Both of their lives were once derailed by addictions—John’s by his own drug use and...
Looking to take that “go, tell and show” thing more seriously? Want to get involved in serving our community but don’t know where to begin? Looking for a way for your Life Group or Adult Community to serve together? Take time at your next gathering to look through the...
Kathy Schooley carefully folds thin slices of prosciutto, places them on top of honeydew melon cubes and gently pierces them with a toothpick. She’s preparing hors d’oeuvres for the church staff Christmas party the next night—the latest of many times she’s used her...
Every child has a story. For hundreds of children in the Rockford area, that story may be filled with the abandonment, loneliness and shame that comes from having a mom or dad in prison. First Free Rockford is hoping to share the love of Christ with 70 children who...
We spoke via Zoom recently with seven parents from our church family. Topic: How are you and your kids coping with the stay-at-home order? *Opinions expressed are the individuals’ own, and do not necessarily represent First Free Rockford or the Evangelical Free Church...
Evangelism books never sell very well. There are some good ones out there, usually written by extroverts with the spiritual gift of evangelism. They make the reader feel guilty. Inadequate. The gist is, “Here’s what I did, and here’s how many people came to Christ. Go...
