When we hear the word “poverty”, the majority of us think of individuals who are facing severe economic struggles. This could be accompanied by preconceived notions of what they look or smell like - their background, ethnicity, or how they…
Faithfully Standing in Prayer for Our Community
Violent crime is nothing new to our twin cities, here in central Illinois, especially the last 5 years. While we may grow calloused to being bombarded constantly with news reports of tragedy, it hits a nerve when a child or…
Why Should You Attend Financial Peace University?
One of the opportunities we provide to empower our participants and community members is Dave Ramsey’s Financial Peace University. This nationally acclaimed program gives individuals resources to take control of their finances, work towards being debt free, and the privilege…
Why Is Access To Technology So Important?
Among the greatest advances in technology in the last quarter century, the personal computer and the Internet would be near the top of that list. Imagine the panic, anxiety, and chaos that would occur if the web were to go…