by Christian Coon | Mar 30, 2022 | BLOG, Holy Spirit, Prayer
There was a man by the name of Joseph, a member of the Jewish High Council, a man of good heart and good character…He lived in alert expectation of the kingdom of God. (Luke 23:50, 51b The Message) For my birthday last January, my wife got us tickets to see the...
by Christian Coon | Aug 17, 2021 | Attentiveness, Focus, Grace, Prayer
You stay grounded and steady in that bond of trust, constantly tuned in to the Message, careful not to be distracted or diverted. (Colossians 1:23, The Message) For Christmas last year, Emily McGinley (Urban Village’s Executive Pastor) gave everyone on staff...
by Christian Coon | Jun 30, 2020 | BLOG, Journey, Prayer
Early in the morning, well before sunrise, Jesus rose and went to a deserted place where he could be alone in prayer. Simon and those with him tracked him down. When they found him, they told him, “Everyone’s looking for you!” He replied,...
by Christian Coon | Jun 16, 2020 | BLOG, Prayer, Psalm, Racism
So I said, “Here I come! I’m inscribed in the written scroll. I want to do your will, my God. Your Instruction is deep within me.” I’ve told the good news of your righteousness in the great assembly. I didn’t hold anything back—as you well know, Lord! (Psalm 40:7-9,...
by Christian Coon | Jun 30, 2019 | BLOG, Prayer
My son has gotten into indoor rock climbing in recent months so about once a week, my wife or I take him to a climbing gym on the north side of the city where he can scale to his heart’s content. I usually just stick around and go to a nearby coffee place and...
by Christian Coon | Jan 7, 2019 | BLOG, Humility, Prayer
Because all of our church’s staff works remotely, our church’s main phone number is connected to our cell phones. So, if you call 312-268-5300, you can then dial the extension 101 and it would be sent to my cell phone. In addition, if someone dials...
