Sometimes you walk into a church expecting to attend a gathering—and instead, you witness the heart of the Gospel in motion. That is exactly what our time at THE WORD OF GOD Church in Melrose Park, IL felt like. FOCUS Ministries was blessed to spend an evening on August 28, 2026 with a vibrant community…
As we approach this holiday season, we look forward to gathering with family. Our focus turns from being consumed with life to the blessings we have received throughout the year. We stop and recount the times of God’s faithfulness when jobs were lost, houses foreclosed, physical needs were at a premium, and hope seemed dim….
One Sunday morning in March, Glorie Christos (who was formerly known as Little Wife) sat down in her usual place in the church auditorium. She looked around at the gathered congregation wishing she could somehow connect. She noticed there was a guest speaker, actually the former pastor of the church. After a good time of…
Hope deferred makes the heart sick, but a desire fulfilled is a tree of life. Proverbs 13:12 Hope deferred is more like a wish with no real basis for truth. It can be unrealistic expectations. We say things like: “I hope he will change.” “I hope he will treat me with respect.” “I hope he…
Am I Loved? God’s Love made me, but human love betrayed me. I found love. God’s Love made our sons, then love left me I found love, then love was taken I found love, then love was taken I found love, love that was NOT love Then I searched for love Have I ever been…
One Sunday morning in April, Glorie Christos (who used to be known as Little Wife) sat down in her usual place in the church auditorium. She looked around at the gathered congregation wishing she could somehow connect. She noticed there was a guest speaker, actually the former pastor of the church. After a good time…
“Mom, when will we have a place to live?” “Soon, honey. I know we will find a place to live real soon. The Lord will help us. He always helps us. He already knows where our new home is and will be leading us there real soon.” Glorie Christos (who used to be known as…
I was reminded today that the Jewish High Holidays begin later this month. Rosh Hashanah (also known as the Jewish New Year, also known as the Birthday of the Universe, also known as the Feast of Trumpets) falls on sundown of September 25th and continues until sundown of September 27th. Immediately after Rosh Hashanah, follows…
I’m guessing we’ve all had times in our lives when problems feel like unmovable mountains. I know I have. Yet, Jesus told his disciples “If you have faith as small as a mustard seed, you can say to this mountain, ‘Move from here to there,’ and it will move.” (Matthew 17:20; NIV) I thought about…
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