Tim Heischberg has served as an ordained Elder since 1990, and has served in other capacities, since his baptism in 1985. He attended the A.R.I.S.E. Institute in Troy, Michigan in 2006, and was subsequently employed as a Bibleworker in the Illinois Conference for five years. It has been a great adventure, filled with many wonderful life changing and faith building experiences. He and his wife of 38.5 years live in the suburbs of Chicago, Illinois, USA. They enjoy the outdoor activities of camping, and cycling.
When we read about slavery in the Bible, we think of it as something from ancient history, or even from more recent history. Many people are unaware that slavery is a current event in our world. In fact, it is estimated that there are more slaves in the world today than at any time in … Continue reading –>
A television program in my childhood captured my attention, and I always looked forward to seeing the next adventure. It was called “On The Road With Charles Kuralt.” It aired from 1967 to 1980 and featured Kuralt traveling in a motorhome nearly 50,000 miles (80,000 km) across the lower 50 states in search of stories … Continue reading –>
In February, the thoughts of many turn to “love” in connection with Valentine’s day. It has become known as a day to share flowers, chocolates, cards, gifts, and loving pleasantries, Quite aside from the day’s questionable history, I ask, do Christians need a day to celebrate love? Isn’t it rather an everyday mandate given to … Continue reading –>
Life is full of decisions and choices, and when we make the wrong ones we usually have regrets. I believe that the Holy Spirit brings conviction in our regret to lead us to repentance, even down to our final breath.
Continue reading -->Many feel depressed during the holidays because they don’t have the means, or the family to meet the societal expectations that come with them, but the Advent season isn’t about giving gifts. It is about receiving the greatest and costliest Gift ever given.
Continue reading -->“Come, let us sing for joy to the LORD; let us shout aloud to the Rock of our salvation. Let us come before him with thanksgiving and extol him with music and song. For the LORD is the great God, the great King above all gods.” Psalm 93:1-3 In America, we will soon be celebrating … Continue reading –>
