by Steve Hedrick | Dec 4, 2023 | Presence Weekly
[The Devo] Waiting and Advent“The waiting is the hardest part.” Tom Petty was almost spot on when he said that. I say, almost, because Petty’s statement misses an important point about context. It’s not hard to wait for a dentist appointment or an oil change, for...
by Steve Hedrick | Nov 27, 2023 | Presence Weekly
Credit: New York Times[The Devo] Thanksgiving WhiplashAs the opening lyric of the classic American songbook standard, What A Difference A Day Makes, states,“What a difference a day makes, 24 little hours, brought the sun and the flowers, where there used to be...
by Steve Hedrick | Nov 20, 2023 | Presence Weekly
Norman Rockwell’s “Thanksgiving”[THE DEVO] Thanksgiving: The FULL SpreadTo the choirmaster. A Psalm of David. How long, O LORD? Will you forget me forever? How long will you hide your face from me? How long must I take counsel in my soul and have...
by Steve Hedrick | Nov 13, 2023 | Presence Weekly
The U.S. Capitol during its recent restoration project.The Devo: Proximate HumanityThere are several wonderful passages in the New Testament that proclaim the true essence, nature, and mission of Jesus. In John chapter one, we are presented with the externality of the...
by Steve Hedrick | Nov 7, 2023 | Presence Weekly
How Church-based Racial Reconciliation Services Bless the Public Square – The Faithful Presence PodcastIn this episode, Michael hosts “D.B.” and “Supe,” two Chicago area pastors from vastly different demographic contexts living in the...
by Steve Hedrick | Nov 6, 2023 | Presence Weekly
The Devo: Truth and ElectionsSo Pilate entered his headquarters again and called Jesus and said to him, “Are you the King of the Jews?” Jesus answered, “Do you say this of your own accord, or did others say it to you about me?” Pilate answered, “Am I a Jew? Your own...
