Whenever I am passing through Chicago and circumstances permit I try to attend a service at Willow Creek Community Church in South Barrington, IL. Since I live a considerable distance away that isn’t too often. But last weekend I was there.

Willow Creek sometimes evokes strong reaction – both pro and con – within Adventism. But that debate is largely beside the point I wish to explore here. I have never left one of their services without feeling uplifted, and frequently challenged. And that was again the case this time.