It is not hard to diagnose the level of distraction we face in our cultural moment. Endless feeds that scroll and scroll by, Advertisements everywhere we turn, Cultural voices saying “buy this and you’ll be happier!” “consume this and you’ll feel better!” And perhaps we’ve gotten so used to the “24 hour news cycle” that we don’t even feel its … Read More
Captivated II
When I was in college, I would occasionally take the train from Wheaton into Chicago to visit the Art Institute. I didn’t meander through the galleries in any intentional order or direction, but each time without fail, I found myself in the same grand room in the ‘Painting and Sculpture of Europe’ section, sitting on a small bench, staring up … Read More
Captivated I
St. John, in his Gospel, records John the Baptist saying of Jesus, “Behold, the Lamb of God who takes away the sin of the world.” St. John was inviting the crowds then, and us still, to slow down, look up, pay attention, “the lamb of who takes away the sin of the world.” There is so much vying for our … Read More
Captivated Prayers
Lord God, heavenly Father, we thank you that you have granted us to live in the time of your favor when we may hear your holy gospel, know your fatherly love and behold your Son, Jesus Christ! Most merciful Father, let the light of your holy Word remain with us, and govern and guide our hearts by your Holy Spirit … Read More
Captivated IV
There’s a beautiful practice that I’ve been led through – and in turn have led others through, both in larger groups and individually. It’s a type of prayer and meditation that draws on visualization, and has resulted in powerful moments of the participant being captivated by Christ. I’d encourage you to try it out – or even better, to ask … Read More
Captivated III
One of the perks (gifts!) of serving as a pastor at a college church like Pillar is the vicarious nature of life with students. There is an exquisite privilege in watching them grow up in all things into Christ our Lord: forming friendships, building Christian character, discovering the adventure of “faith seeking understanding,” and even becoming captivated by Christ along … Read More
Grieving Well: One-on-One Conversations
The passing of a loved one can leave us feeling overwhelmed, lost, and like we are traveling through foreign land. You are not alone. Jesus reminds us He knows grief and is our Good Shepherd to guide us. Here at Pillar, we are holding hope and sadness with you. If you have lost a loved one and feel ready to … Read More
Men’s Ministry: Intentional Fatherhood
Intentional Fatherood Being a father is one of the most sacred responsibilities a man can have. The vision of the group is to be a place where Pillar fathers can journey together to strengthen and hold accountability for each other, create friendships, learn from each other on how to become better husbands and fathers and leave a powerful legacy for … Read More
Men’s Ministry: Pit Crew
Pit Crew with Jim Coe The Pit Crew will be studying the lives of various men in the Bible to learn how God works wonderfully and mysteriously in our lives through the many difficulties and unexpected twists and turns we experience. After one hour of discussion using a study guide, we will then examine what ‘pits’ we have fallen in … Read More
Women’s Ministry: Wednesday Afternoon Bible Study
Wednesday Afternoon Bible Study with Nancy Brown This study takes place on Wednesday afternoons from 1-2:30pm at Pillar Church and studies the passages of Scripture that are preached on Sunday mornings using a simple inductive method called The Great Eight. This method considers what the Lord will teach us about living the Bible through questions such as, how do we … Read More