Join Pastor Jamie Morrison of Vernon Hills Church as he unpacks the transformative practice of the Prayer of Examen - a simple yet profound way to review your day with God. Far from being a harsh self-assessment, this ancient practice helps you...

Discover how to transform ordinary moments into sacred encounters with Pastor Jamie's guide to "cued prayers." Building on ancient monastic traditions, this episode shows you how to weave prayer naturally into your daily activities - no monaste...

Learn the gentle art of breath prayers with Pastor Jamie Morsin in this calming episode of Rhythms of Faith. Building on yesterday's prayer fundamentals, Pastor Jamie introduces a centuries-old practice that turns everyday moments into sacred p...

Join Pastor Jamie Morrison of Vernon Hills as he breaks down common misconceptions about prayer and shares five practical keys to developing a meaningful prayer life. Using a heartwarming reference to the movie Ratatouille, Pastor Jamie reminds...

In this compelling final episode of our Bible study week, Campus Pastor Jamie Morrison shares a fascinating parallel between the movie "Yesterday" and the importance of Scripture memorization. Through this creative lens, he challenges us to con...

Experience the powerful story of the Pool of Bethesda in a completely new way as Campus Pastor Jamie Morrison guides us through an immersive biblical meditation practice. In this moving episode of Rhythms of Faith, learn how to engage all five ...

In this soul-stirring episode of Rhythms of Faith, Campus Pastor Jamie Morrison introduces us to Lectio Divina, a transformative approach to Bible reading that's both ancient and accessible. Through a guided meditation of Philippians 4:4-7, Jam...

In this enlightening episode of our Rhythms of Faith series, Jamie Morson shares a fascinating parallel between detective work and Bible study through a clever Sherlock Holmes camping story. Using this memorable illustration, he reveals five pr...

In this final episode of our serving series, Lake Forest Campus Pastor Paul Fowler challenges us with a powerful truth from Matthew 5:16 - that our everyday actions can illuminate God's love to others. Through compelling examples like the Good ...

In this powerful episode of Rhythms of Faith, Lake Forest Campus Pastor Paul Fowler unpacks the transformative message of Ephesians 2:1-10, revealing the beautiful paradox of grace and service. If you've ever wondered whether your service makes...

Join Lake Forest Campus Pastor Paul Fowler in today's Rhythms of Faith devotional as he explores the fascinating world of spiritual gifts. Have you ever wondered what unique abilities God has given you to serve others? In this enlightening epis...

In this powerful episode of our Rhythms of Faith series, Lake Forest Campus Pastor Paul Fowler unpacks the profound connection between spiritual formation and serving others. Through three compelling parables from Matthew 25 – the Ten Virgins, ...

In this pivotal episode of "Rhythms of Faith," Pastor Paul Fowler explores how spiritual formation goes beyond mere belief to active obedience. Trace the biblical journey from Eden's single command to Christ's law of love, and discover how foll...

Pastor Paul Fowler reveals how to deepen your knowledge of God beyond mere scripture memorization in this compelling episode of "Rhythms of Faith." From ancient Israel's practices to modern spiritual disciplines, discover how to transform bibli...

Join Pastor Paul Fowler as he explores the biblical metaphor of "walking with God" in this powerful episode of our "Rhythms of Faith" devotional series. Drawing from Genesis to Revelation, discover how this timeless concept transforms into prac...

Join Pastor Paul Fowler of Christ Church Lake Forest as he kicks off our "Rhythms of Faith" devotional series exploring the transformative power of spiritual formation. In this introduction, discover how everyday practices shape who we become a...

In this final episode of our "Advent Unpacked" series, we explore one of Jesus' most powerful self-descriptions: "I am the Good Shepherd." Through a fresh examination of John 10, we discover why the Bible consistently uses sheep and shepherd im...

Through the powerful lens of missionary martyrs and grieving widows, today's "Advent Unpacked" devotional brings fresh perspective to the familiar Christmas narrative. We explore how the extraordinary love shown by missionaries' families toward...

Discover the profound depth of divine love in today's "Advent Unpacked" devotional. We dive deep into one of the most quoted yet often misunderstood verses in Scripture: "God is love" (1 John 4:8). Moving beyond Hallmark sentiments and warm fee...

Join us in our "Advent Unpacked" devotional series as we explore the profound meaning of love during this special season. In this enlightening episode, we delve into how love threads through Scripture - from individual words to entire books - a...

Ever feel like you've heard the Christmas story so many times you could tell it through the eyes of the nativity camel? In today's deeply personal message, we explore how even pastors can struggle with "Christmas fatigue" - and how to rediscove...

In a season often painted with twinkling lights and cheerful carols, there's a profound truth we often miss: "Advent begins in darkness." Drawing from Fleming Rutledge's powerful insight, today's message explores the deeper, often overlooked di...

What if everything we know about celebrating Christmas is backwards? In today's reflection, we explore the fascinating contrast between our modern holiday rush and the ancient practice of Advent. While we fill December with feasts and festiviti...

In a world of endless ads, algorithms, and holiday frenzy, what's really shaping your heart this season? Join us as we explore how the ancient tradition of Advent offers a radical alternative to our modern Christmas rush. Drawing from Augustine...

Journey with us in today's "Advent Unpacked" as we explore Christianity's most radical claim: that God became human. Discover why this bold assertion about Jesus being fully God and fully human changed everything about how we understand both di...