by Corey Ashley | Aug 19, 2021
What a season this has been. With God’s grace we continue to navigate our way through the maze of a global pandemic, not a journey any of us claim lightly. In response to the increase of COVID-19 cases, the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) has announced it...
by Corey Ashley | Aug 17, 2021
“The nations are in an uproar, the kingdoms totter; he [God] utters his voice, the earth melts. The LORD of hosts is with us; the God of Jacob is our refuge.” -Psalm 46:6-7 Let us pray, O God, author and giver of peace, in whose image and likeness each of...
by Corey Ashley | Jul 21, 2021
“I’m tired,” “I’m fatigued,” “I’m worn out,” “I’m overwhelmed.” I’ve heard many express similar feelings over the past six-months as our society continues to transition in so many ways. People have had to adapt their rhythms...
by Corey Ashley | Jun 24, 2021
“The Contrariness of the Mad Messiah” is a title of one my favorite poems by Wendell Berry. In the poem, Berry’s reveals how the life of the protagonist, the Mad Farmer, stands in contrast to the society around him. In a beautiful way, the Mad Farmer reveals the...
by Corey Ashley | Jun 17, 2021
“The Family of God,” a phrase that is used a lot, sometimes with little thought. When you get past the idealized imagery, the truth of the matter is that in today’s world (and yesterday’s as well) all members of the family have not been seen or treated...
