Presence Weekly 11/20/2023

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...

Presence Weekly 11/13/2023

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...

Why Church-Based Reconciliation Services Are A Blessing to the Public Square

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...

Presence Weekly 11/06/2023

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...

Presence [Volume 1, Issue 2]

by Steve Hedrick | Nov 3, 2023 | Presence Weekly

A Journal for Servants and Leaders in the Public SquareWelcome to the second issue of Presence!First, a word.For the past year, our President and his wife have been dealing with the life-threatening health concern of a close family member. This has produced long...

[Book Review] Dedication & Leadership by Douglas Hyde

by Steve Hedrick | Nov 3, 2023 | Presence Weekly

A book among booksRev. Michael LangerPerhaps the most well worn book on my shelf is my second copy of Douglas Hyde’s Dedication and Leadership. Several decades ago, the publishers decided it made economic sense to truncate the original title, Dedication and...