By Rev. Calvin Lindstrom
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11.20.25
Christians in Nigeria are being slaughtered by the thousands — the deadliest persecution hotspot in the world. As the violence escalates, will we stand with our persecuted brothers and sisters in prayer and action?
By Rev. Calvin Lindstrom
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10.02.25
In the summer of 2019, the Evangelical Church of Finland pledged its full support for a Helsinki Pride event. Päivi Räsänen, a member of the church and a longstanding elected official, posted on X (then Twitter) a picture of Romans 1:24-27 along with a question.
By Rev. Calvin Lindstrom
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09.06.25
Jesus promised salvation to those who trust Him—but also warned we would face trouble in this world. Today, over 380 million Christians endure persecution for their faith. The question for us is clear: will we, in freedom, stand with those in chains?
By Rev. Calvin Lindstrom
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06.23.25
State Rep. Kelly Cassidy's recent House floor speech sparked outrage and revealed a deeper battle for the soul of Illinois. Blasting her Republican colleagues, Cassidy made shocking accusations, from the "demonization of trans people" to holding them responsible for youth suicides. But is there more to this tirade than meets the eye?
By Rev. Calvin Lindstrom
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04.29.25
A troubling bill is pending in the Illinois House after passing in the Illinois Senate. Our state lawmakers are seeking to implement universal mental health screening annually in public schools. Although the Board of Education would bring in “professionals” to implement the screenings, we've many reasons to be suspicious that the values of the government would not align with Christian family values.
By Rev. Calvin Lindstrom
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02.28.25
Get rid of DEI. Yes! There are only two genders, male and female. Amen. Shut down the Department of Education. Let’s get started. Let’s get the government to support Christian schools and homeschooling. Hmm, is this something we should be advocating for?
By Rev. Calvin Lindstrom
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02.04.25
The U.S. Department of Education was officially established on May 4, 1980, in the final days of the Carter administration. Conservatives have talked about putting an end to this department since the time of President Ronald Reagan.
By Rev. Calvin Lindstrom
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01.30.25
The Born-Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act was voted on in both Chambers of Congress this month. In the U.S. House, it passed, but in the U.S. Senate it stalled. Regrettably, in the wake of his nay vote, U.S. Senator Dick Durbin took to the floor to promote his radical abortion views.
By Rev. Calvin Lindstrom
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12.12.24
In his book, History of the Plymouth Settlement, William Bradford wrote about the departure of the Pilgrims from Leyden, Holland. Of course, they would be called “the Pilgrims” only many years later.
By Rev. Calvin Lindstrom
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11.20.24
Cook County is the most populous country in Illinois and the second largest county in the entire United States. Sometimes called Crook County, this county shapes much of the direction of our state because of its massive size advantage compared to the other 101 counties in Illinois. It is five times larger than DuPage, the second largest county, with a population of approximately 5 million people.
By Rev. Calvin Lindstrom
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10.29.24
About two weeks ago, our family enjoyed an evening outside, sitting around a new firepit friends had given to us. It was quite different from others we’ve used. This new one is a cylinder made from stainless steel.
By Rev. Calvin Lindstrom
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09.30.24
The final chapter of the book of Hebrews gives an important command to believers... This command has been vital throughout the last two thousand years of church history. Today, ministries like Voice of the Martyrs and Open Doors help equip believers to be aware of the threats and suffering our brothers and sisters in Christ around the world still face.
By Rev. Calvin Lindstrom
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08.03.24
The Bible says nothing about environmental determinism. We all stand before God and are not free to shift blame to others as Adam and Eve attempted to do in the Garden of Eden. But Scripture does indicate that evil men and women can and certainly do encourage others to sin.
By Rev. Calvin Lindstrom
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07.27.24
Though I am not a firefighter, I know that sometimes that they have to use destructive methods to save structures and lives. Sometimes in fighting wildfires, it is necessary to burn portions of land to create a buffer and keep a fire from spreading. Imagine if these protective measures were twisted to suggest that firefighters support arson and destruction of property.
By Rev. Calvin Lindstrom
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06.19.24
God gives to all parents a two-fold charge: We must be faithful with what the Lord has given to us, and we have a duty to teach and encourage the next generation to do the same. This is a great challenge that can only be accomplished by God’s grace. Even so, we do and should ask the question, “How can we best teach and prepare our children?”
