Dan Marler's Blog

This blog contains comments and teaching regarding living the Christian faith and comments on the intersection of faith and many other aspects of life from pop culture to science. It also has some stories--hopefully they are amusing stories--from my life. ~Dan

Sunday, March 31, 2024

About Me

Dan Marler: Dan Marler is the pastor of the First Church of God in Oak Lawn, IL. Dan worked in radio and spent a number of years in the business world before experiencing a call to ministry. He became pastor of the First Church of God in 1993. Dan is an author, blogger, musician, podcaster and on a part time basis he works as a ninja (but don't tell anyone).

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Dan Marler's Blog

Sunday, March 31, 2024

The resurrection of Jesus: It’s personal -- Full message

Friday, March 29, 2024

What Jesus did was not easy. It was not meant to be easy. #GoodFriday

Monday, March 25, 2024

Joyous Celebration & Tragedy…It’s Both – Palm Sunday – Full message

Friday, March 22, 2024

A pastor who loves the church will speak the truth...anyhow

Monday, March 18, 2024

The Lord’s return will come unexpectedly -- Full message

Friday, March 15, 2024

Talking about Brittany’s class with Rachel

Thursday, March 14, 2024

Do you have some measure of power and authority? Be careful.

Monday, March 11, 2024

The coming of Jesus -- Full message

Saturday, March 9, 2024

What’s the deal with McDonald’s becoming “Wc”Donald’s? Rachel helps me out.

Monday, March 4, 2024

Let's talk about race

Grieving with hope -- Full message

Friday, March 1, 2024

Dan and Rachel talk about filmmaking