Editor's note This week's From the Pulpit column was written by a member of Bob Butler's Wheatland Salem Church. Because of the sensitive nature of the topic, the writer wishes to remain anonymous. For 38 years I lived my life like a Jenga game – perfect rows on top of perfect rows, criss-crossed just so, as I carefully maneuvered the pieces to create the results I wanted. There was no room for God in my life. God was for weaklings. I had my plans, knew where I was going, and knew how to get there. But like the game, I found that as things changed in my life, the more unstable it became. …

As I thought about writing this article I was reminded of the Apostle Paul's vision of the Macedonian man in Acts 16:6-10.  The man was urging Paul to come over and help them. A key part of the story is that Paul and his companions had been blocked by the LORD from ministering to other towns before Paul received the vision. I know we did not hear the people of Oswego urging us to come. However, I do believe we have been called to go! Our mission statement at Wheatland Salem Church is, "Love God, Love Others, Change the World", and thanks to Pastor Bob Butler we have also adopted a motto of…

It's the most wonderful time of the year, even though Christmas isn't a biblical holy day.   I love the festivities surrounding the birth of the Messiah, the lights, songs, parties and food.  January is rather depressing after all the colorful lights are removed from the houses and businesses.  I wonder what motivates cities like Aurora to ban Christmas lights after a certain time of year.  I think the lights brighten up a rather dull January and February.  Cornerstone Christian has a Christmas pot-luck every year and I always deep fry two turkeys.  Sorry, you already missed it.  People that …