Yes, I'm transparent...but not THAT transparent

Rehearsal...making things "perfect" for Sunday

I had to learn it the hard way

Moral failures. Be careful about becoming too isolated.

Talking some more about my friend Stan Williams

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We don't want what we deserve

Stan's talk at Anderson University

Stan Williams, one of my beloved roommates from college, spoke at our alma mater,

Anderson University today. Stan has ALS. He spoke candidly, without being sad or depressing, about what that means for him, including the fact that his remaining time has been considerably cut short.

Stan's talk was interesting, fun, wise, challenging, spiritually profound, insightful and, like Stan, witty. (Although, I thought it was in somewhat poor taste for him to take up two offerings.)

I am so proud of this man. He is living well and--this is important--he is thoughtfully, purposefully, meaningfully helping others, while he demonstrates to us--with God's help--how to end well.

[Note: I also appreciated the fact that Stan waited until after the big public talk to reminisce with other college friends, Debba and Jordan, about some of the more regrettable hijinx we engaged in during those fun-filled times a hundred, or so, years ago. Lol!]

When love is tremendously challenging

Jesus is the one who couldn't be found at a tomb

Preparing for Easter Weekend 2018

What a terrific group of Christ followers. I love them!

These folks have been diligently, joyfully rehearsing and preparing so that we can honor Jesus this weekend. Some of you would be surprised if you knew how many volunteer hours these folks give to serving God’s kingdom. It is a tremendous blessing to my heart.

(If you’re thinking, “How is this Marler guy this fortunate to have wonderful folks like this at his church?!?” …Believe me, I feel the same way! It’s puzzling, lol! I guess God must like me.)

I’m already excited and rejoicing… and the services haven’t even begun, yet! It’s going to be fantastic!

First Church of God

4600 W. 111^th Street

Oak Lawn, IL

Good Friday Service, 7pm

Easter Services: 
Saturday, 5pm

     Sunday, 9am and 11am

Critics aren't going to stop us...right?