The Chicago soap opera of what advertising will be allowed at Wrigley Field continues. This time it serves as a reminder that we need to be sober thinking and realize who is influencing us.

Last week's events have Pastor Scott thinking about our Christian identity and how it relates to our national citizenship.

The reported failed hotel deal in Harvey, Illinois is both a helpful practical reminder to count the cost and a spiritual reminder that we are not promised health and wealth in this life as Christians (Luke 14:27-33).

Why are We so Interested in Celebrity Gossip? Headlines Episode 22 Gossip is a tasty morsel (Prov. 18:8); however, it will ultimately poison you because it's sin.

There is no hidden sin from God but there is always forgiveness. Headlines Episode 21 Pastor Scott encourages us to remember God will reveal all so we might as well rely upon his grace and forgiveness now while we can.

Beards as a Demonstration of Commitment to God Headlines Episode 20 The ever lengthening playoff beards of the Chicago Blackhawks players serve as an illustration of the Old Testament Nazarite vow found in Numbers 6:1-21.

Don't Associate with Angry People Headlines Episode 19 Pastor Scott reflects on the violent news in seeming constant rotation in Chicagoland as it relate to the dangers of having angry friends communicated in Proverbs 22:24.

Everyone did what was right in his own eyes. Headlines Episode 18 The recent slaying in cold blood of a British service man highlights the danger of people determining in their own eyes what is right and what is wrong. The true God of the Bible must remai

The Need to Educate Our Children Headlines Episode 17 The passion of the parents regarding the closing of their children's school is admirable. We need to be passionate about teaching our children about God.

How Will Jesus Evaluate Your Career Following Him? Headlines Episode 16 Brian Urlacher retired this morning; tonight's news will be filled with video montages of his career. He will likely be a Hall of Fame player. We too will be evaluated for how we have