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Faith Seeking UnderstandingJanuary 25 2023 - What is John's MessageJohn's message was, wake up, the kingdom of God is at hand. Repent so you may live and escape the coming judgment. It was the message given to him by God and promised in the prophets.2023-01-2517 minFaith Seeking UnderstandingJanuary 24 2023 - Who is John the BaptistJohn was the last Old Testament prophet, the Elijah promised in Malachi's prophecy who would be the harbinger of Messiah. A fascinating man whose ministry was brief but blessed. 2023-01-2421 min
Count Me In®Ep. 188: John Greene - Financial Transformation at DiscoverToday we go inside the financial transformation process at Discover Financial Services (NYSE: DFS) with CFO John Greene. John joins Adam Larson to discuss how Discover’s focus on innovation and corporate culture has empowered the finance team to be better business partners to the entire organization.Connect with John: https://www.linkedin.com/in/john-greene-/Full Episode Transcript:Adam: (00:05) Welcome back to Count Me In, the podcast that looks at business issues and trends from the management accountant's perspective. Today, we are speaking with John Greene, the CFO of Discover Financial Services, th...2022-06-2715 min
Faith Seeking UnderstandingApril 27 2022Psalm 119:1-24
Dan. 2:17-30
1 John 2:12-17
John 17:20-262022-04-2721 minFaith Seeking UnderstandingApril 26 2022Psalm 5, 6
Dan. 2:1-16
1 John 2:1-11
John 17:12-192022-04-2620 minFaith Seeking UnderstandingApril 25 2022Psalm 1, 2, 3
Dan. 1:1-21
1 John 1:1-10
John 17:1-112022-04-2520 min
The Live & Love Local Podcast2022 Local Real Estate Market OutlookOn today's episode of the Live & Love Local Podcast, Scott Parker, VP of Sales & Marketing at john greene Realtor, connected with Lance Ramella, President at Housing Trends, LLC, and Shamus Conneely, SVP at john greene Commercial to discuss what the forecast for 2022 looks like in the world of real estate. The team touched on the impacts the last few years had on the current state of the market from both a residential, commercial, and new development standpoint, and we made some predictions for how that data will impact the market for both buyers and sellers in 2022.
To w...2022-02-0143 min
Irish Stew PodcastS3E11: John Greene & Maurice Casey - Telling the EPIC Story of Irish EmigrationIn this episode we explore the “roots” and “routes” of the Irish diaspora for a very “Global Irish Nation Conversation” with CEO Patrick Greene and Historian-in-Residence Maurice J. Casey Ph.D. of Dublin’s EPIC: The Irish Emigration Museum, voted Europe’s leading tourist attraction the last three years running.Patrick shares how an apprenticeship in archeology led him into a lifelong international career at the forefront of the movement to make museums more vibrant, relevant, and engaging for visitors.Maurice describes himself as an “expert in histories of hope, solidarity and the Irish abroad,” and tells of his eff...2022-01-311h 02The Live & Love Local PodcastDebbie Mossburg of Bike Bald GroupThis week on the Live & Love Local podcast, john greene Realtor agent Kim Grant sat down with Debbie Mossburg, Founder of Bike Bald Group. Bike Bald is committed to enriching the lives of children affected by cancer, rare illnesses, and providing additional support needed through their many programs and their community center located in Oswego. We learned more about the services Bike Bald Group provides, as well as about their upcoming Toy Drive and Jeep Ride!
To learn more about them, visit: www.bikebald.com
2021-12-0615 minFaith Seeking UnderstandingSunday November 21 2021Ps. 132:1-19
2 Samuel 23:1-7
Revelation 1:4b-8
John 18:33-37
Almighty and everlasting God, whose will it is to restore all things in your well-beloved Son, the King of kings and Lord of lords: Mercifully grant that the peoples of the earth, divided and enslaved by sin, may be freed and brought together under his most gracious rule; who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.2021-11-2138 minThe Live & Love Local PodcastJulie Ryan of 360 Youth ServicesThis week on the Live & Love Local podcast, john greene Realtor agent Rachel Jenness sat down with Julie Ryan, the Chief Philanthropy Officer at 360 Youth Services. Serving Naperville and the surrounding areas, 360 Youth Services offers substance abuse prevention education, counseling, and housing to local youth. We talked about the programs they offer, who they serve, and how people can become involved in helping them further their incredible mission.
To learn more about them and how to help: 360youthservices.org2021-11-1518 minFaith Seeking UnderstandingSunday August 22 2021Psalm 84
1 Kings 8:1-43
Ephesians 6:10-20
John 6:56-692021-08-2231 minFaith Seeking UnderstandingSunday August 15 2021Ps. 111
1 Kings 2:10-12, 3:3-14
Ephesians 5:15-20
John 6:51-582021-08-1534 minFaith Seeking UnderstandingSunday August 8 2021Psalm 130
2 Samuel 18:5-33
Ephesians 4:25—5:2
John 6:35,41-512021-08-0832 minFaith Seeking UnderstandingSunday August 1 2021Ps. 78:23-29
2 Samuel 11:26—12:13a
Ephesians 4:1-16
John 6:24-352021-08-0133 minFaith Seeking UnderstandingSunday July 25 2021Psalm 14
2 Samuel 11:1-15
Ephesians 3:14-21
John 6:1-212021-07-2531 minFaith Seeking UnderstandingTrinity SundayPsalm 29
Isaiah 6.1-8
Romans 8.12-17
John 3.1-172021-05-3033 minFaith Seeking UnderstandingPentecost Sunday 2021The church is born and given the power and blessing to become fruitful and multiply in accord with the mission it was given to make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, Son and Holy Spirit and teaching them to obey all He commands and in fulfillment of the promise Jesus made to be with us to the end of the age.
Psalm 104:25-35,37
Acts 2:1-21
Romans 8:22-27
John 15:26-27; 16:4b-152021-05-1633 minFaith Seeking Understanding5th Sunday of Easter 2021Psalm 22.24-30
Acts 8.26-40
1 John 4.7-21
John 15.1-82021-05-0232 minFaith Seeking Understanding4th Sunday of Easter 2021Psalm 23
Acts 4:5-12
1 John 3:16-24
John 10:11-182021-04-2531 minFaith Seeking UnderstandingApril 24 2021Psalm 30, 32
Dan. 6:16-28
3 John 1-15
Luke 5:27-392021-04-2418 minFaith Seeking UnderstandingApril 23 2021Psalm 105:1-22
Dan. 6:1-15
2 John 1-13
Luke 5:12-262021-04-2317 minFaith Seeking UnderstandingApril 22 2021Psalm 37:1-18
Dan. 5:13-30
1 John 5:13-21
Luke 5:1-112021-04-2316 minFaith Seeking UnderstandingApril 20 2021Psalm 26, 28
Dan. 4:28-37
1 John 4:7-21
Luke 4:31-372021-04-2015 minFaith Seeking UnderstandingApril 19 2021Psalm 25
Dan. 4:19-27
1 John 3:19--4:6
Luke 4:14-302021-04-1916 minFaith Seeking Understanding3rd Sunday of Easter 2021Psalm 4
Acts 3:12-19
1 John 3:1-7
Luke 24:36b-482021-04-1829 minFaith Seeking Understanding2nd Sunday after EasterPsalm 133
Acts 4:31-35
1 John 1:1—2:2
John 20:19-312021-04-1128 minFaith Seeking UnderstandingApril 10 2021Psalm 145
Isa. 25:1-9
Acts 4:13-31
John 16:16-33
This is a link to the hymn, We Know that Christ is Raised and Dies no More (with lyrics)
This is a link to the article I mention about the intent of the writer of the lyrics2021-04-1016 minFaith Seeking UnderstandingApril 9 2021Psalm 136
Dan. 12:1-4, 13
Acts 4:1-12*
John 16:1-152021-04-0916 minFaith Seeking UnderstandingApril 8 2021Psalm 146, 147
Ezek. 37:1-14
Acts 3:11-26*
John 15:12-272021-04-0816 minFaith Seeking UnderstandingApril 7 2021Psalm 97, 99
Micah 7:7-15
Acts 3:1-10*
John 15:1-112021-04-0716 minFaith Seeking UnderstandingApril 6 2021Psalm 103
Isa. 30:18-21
Acts 2:36-47
John 14:15-312021-04-0615 minFaith Seeking UnderstandingApril 5 2010Psalm 93 & 98
Jonah 2:1-9
Acts 2:14, 22-32*
John 14:1-142021-04-0515 minFaith Seeking UnderstandingEaster Sunday 2021The resurrection of Jesus from the dead changes everything about the way we look at the world. We understand the world and everything about it from the perspective of knowing that there is eternal life for those who believe in Him. Everything prior to this day points to this day and from this day points everything in the future, towards the coming again in glory. Our perspective on the world is so radically different because of the resurrection of Jesus that we should not think the same way as those who do not believe that truth. Our priorities, expectations...2021-04-0421 minFaith Seeking UnderstandingGood Friday 2021Psalm 22
Gen. 22:1-14
1 Peter 1:10-20
John 13:36-382021-04-0223 minFaith Seeking UnderstandingMaundy Thursday 2021Psalm 102
Jer. 20:7-11
1 Cor. 10:14-17; 11:27-32
John 17:1-262021-04-0122 minFaith Seeking UnderstandingMarch 31 2021Psalm 55
Jer. 17:5-10, 14-17
Phil. 4:1-13
John 12:27-362021-03-3114 minFaith Seeking UnderstandingMarch 30 2021Psalms 6, 12
Jer. 15:10-21
Phil. 3:15-21
John 12:20-262021-03-3015 minFaith Seeking UnderstandingMarch 29 2021Psalm 51:1-18
Jer. 12:1-16
Phil. 3:1-14
John 12:9-192021-03-2915 minFaith Seeking UnderstandingMarch 27 2021Psalm 137:1-6, 144
Jer. 31:27-34
Rom. 11:25-36
John 11:28-442021-03-2716 minFaith Seeking UnderstandingMarch 26 2021Psalm 22
Jer. 29:1, 4-13
Rom. 11:13-24
John 11:1-27
2021-03-2615 minFaith Seeking UnderstandingMarch 25 2021Psalm 131
Jer. 26:1-16
Rom. 11:1-12
John 10:19-42
2021-03-2516 minFaith Seeking UnderstandingMarch 24 2021Psalm 119:145-176
Jer. 25:30-38
Rom. 10:14-21
John 10:1-182021-03-2415 minFaith Seeking UnderstandingMarch 23 2021Psalm 121, 122, 123
Jer. 25:8-17
Rom. 10:1-13
John 9:18-41
2021-03-2315 minFaith Seeking UnderstandingMarch 22 2021Psalm 31
Jer. 24:1-10
Rom. 9:19-33
John 9:1-17
2021-03-2216 minFaith Seeking Understanding5th Sunday of LentPsalm 51.1-3, Jeremiah 31.31-34, Hebrews 5.5-10, John 12.20-33
Some Greeks want to see Jesus and we have no idea whether they did or not. Their coming to Him is the sign that the time has finally come. The world is now coming to see Him. Jesus' answer to Philip and Andrew is enigmatic at the time. It could have been interpreted as though the time had come for Jesus to take the earthly throne. Only later did John realize Jesus was actually pointing to His death which would lead to the heavenly throne, awaiting the time when...2021-03-2131 minFaith Seeking Understanding5th Sunday of Lent 2021Psalm 51.1-3, Jeremiah 31.31-34, Hebrews 5.5-10, John 12.20-33
Some Greeks want to see Jesus and we have no idea whether they did or not. Their coming to Him is the sign that the time has finally come. The world is now coming to see Him. Jesus' answer to Philip and Andrew is enigmatic at the time. It could have been interpreted as though the time had come for Jesus to take the earthly throne. Only later did John realize Jesus was actually pointing to His death which would lead to the heavenly throne, awaiting the time when...2021-03-2129 minFaith Seeking UnderstandingMarch 20 2021Psalm 107:33-43, 108:1-6
Jer. 23:9-15
Rom. 9:1-18
John 6:60-712021-03-2016 minFaith Seeking UnderstandingMarch 19 2021Psalm 102
Jer. 23:1-8
Rom. 8:28-39
John 6:52-592021-03-1915 minFaith Seeking UnderstandingMarch 18 2021Psalm 101, 109
Jer. 18:1-11
Rom. 8:1-11
John 6:27-40
2021-03-1816 minFaith Seeking UnderstandingMarch 17 2021Psalm 97
Psalm 99
Jer. 17:19-27
Rom. 7:13-25
John 6:16-272021-03-1716 minFaith Seeking UnderstandingMarch 16 2021Psalm 89:1-18
Jer. 16:10-21
Rom. 7:1-12
John 6:1-152021-03-1615 minFaith Seeking UnderstandingFriday March 12 2021Psalm 88
Jer. 11:1-8, 14-20
Rom. 6:1-11
John 8:33-47 2021-03-1214 minFaith Seeking UnderstandingThursday March 11 2021Psalm 42
Jer. 10:11-24
Rom. 5:12-21
John 8:21-322021-03-1116 minFaith Seeking UnderstandingWednesday March 10 2021Psalm 119:97-120
Jer. 8:18--9:6
Romans 5.1-11
John 8.12-202021-03-1016 minFaith Seeking UnderstandingTuesday March 9 2021Psalm 78:1-39
Jer. 7:21-34
Rom. 4:13-25
John 7:37-522021-03-0916 minFaith Seeking UnderstandingMonday, March 8Psalm 80
Jer. 7:1-15
Rom. 4:1-12
John 7:14-362021-03-0816 minFaith Seeking UnderstandingThird Sunday of Lent 2021When God made the covenant with the nation at Sinai He gave them the Ten Commandments as a nation. They all heard it, all 600,000+ of them. Judaism is the only religion to make a claim that God spoke a group of people, all others were private revelation. Jesus had the authority of a Son with respect to application of the Word in all situations, including when He cleansed the money changers and sellers of sacrificial animals. Just as God appealed to His authority as the one who brought the people out of the land of Egypt, so Jesus, by...2021-03-0732 minFaith Seeking UnderstandingFebruary 27 2021Psalm 55
Deut. 11:18-28
Heb. 5:1-10
John 4:1-262021-02-2714 minFaith Seeking UnderstandingFebruary 26 2021Psalm 40
Deut. 10:12-22
Heb. 4:11-16
John 3:22-362021-02-2614 minFaith Seeking UnderstandingFebruary 25 2021Psalm 50
Deut. 9:23--10:5
Heb. 4:1-10
John 3:16-212021-02-2512 minFaith Seeking UnderstandingFebruary 24 2021Psalm 119:49-72
Deut. 9:13-21
Heb. 3:12-19
John 2:23--3:15
2021-02-2413 minFaith Seeking UnderstandingFebruary 23 2021Psalm 45
Deut. 9:4-12
Heb. 3:1-11
John 2:13-222021-02-2313 minFaith Seeking UnderstandingFebruary 22 2021Psalm 41
Deut. 8:11-20
Heb. 2:11-18
John 2:1-122021-02-2213 minFaith Seeking UnderstandingFebruary 19 2021Psalm 31
Deut. 7:12-16
Titus 2:1-15
John 1:35-422021-02-1912 minFaith Seeking UnderstandingFebruary 18 2021 - Daily Lectionaryhttps://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=deut+7.6-11&version=ESV
https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Titus+1%3A1-16++++++&version=ESV
https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=John+1%3A29-34&version=ESV
2021-02-1811 minFaith Seeking UnderstandingLast Sunday after EpiphanyThe Transfiguration of Jesus is a dramatic statement by the Father about His Beloved Son. This comes just days after Peter has first confessed Jesus as the Christ and then, almost immediately, rebuked Jesus, the Christ, for speaking of His death and resurrection. The transfiguration is the answer to that episode, God's word on Jesus to the most important disciples, James, Peter and John. When they see Jesus with Moses and Elijah Peter refers to Jesus as Rabbi. A rabbi expounds the word of God, the Law and the Prophets of whom Moses and Elijah are exemplars. In no...2021-02-1433 minFaith Seeking UnderstandingFirst Sunday after ChristmasWhat difference does it make whether John's Gospel is intended for a Jewish audience or for Gentiles? It's intended for all but, like the other New Testament writings it's deeply Jewish in character because it's author was looking for the Messiah promised in the Old Testament and in the proclamation of John the Baptist who John previously followed. John found what he was looking for in the person of Jesus of Nazareth and tells us the signs which he finds most convincing so that we, the readers will believe not just in the death and resurrection of Jesus but...2020-12-2733 minFaith Seeking UnderstandingWhat would you do?Mary is quite an unusual person. She's just contemplating what it will look like to be a married woman and suddenly an angel, actually an archangel, appears to her and tells her she is favored by God and she wonders what in the world that means. She questions how she can fulfill the promise this angel speaks of as she is a virgin and virgins don't give birth. The angel "explains" how this will happen in terms that make no sense at all and Mary's response is, ok, I am God's servant, whatever He wants. She actually responded better...2020-12-2035 minFaith Seeking UnderstandingThird Sunday of Advent - Who Am I?John is approached by the Pharisees to give an accounting of sorts of himself and his ministry. There are two enigmatic and expected figures who are expected along with Messiah in Judaism. Elijah didn't die but was taken up in a whirlwind and Malachi speaks of his Elijah as forerunner of Messiah. Moses, in Deuteronomy 18:15, says "The Lord your God will raise up for you a prophet like me from among you, from your brothers—it is to him you shall listen..." The Pharisees ask in turn if John is Messiah, Elijah or this prophet as his ministry is un...2020-12-1329 min
The Live & Love Local PodcastHeidi Becker of Warrior WagonsThis week on the Live & Love Local podcast john greene Realtor agent Elizabeth Gigler at down with Heidi Becker from Warrior Wagons which is a non-profit that provides wagons filled with care and comfort items to families of pediatric cancer patients. Heidi shared how her family started Warrior Wagons in honor of her son Drew whom they tragically lost to cancer in 2017, as well as how recipients are selected and how we can help them further their mission.
To learn more about them and how to donate: www.warriorwagonsinc.com
You can also donate items f...2020-11-1218 minFaith Seeking UnderstandingEye ExamWe need an eye exam. What we need is to see what's right before our eyes and then allow that to change the way we think and feel. The Israelites had seen plenty of evidence God was with them. They had seen the plagues, the parting of the Red Sea, the drowning of Pharaoh's army, the turning of bitter water sweet, and manna. Now they needed water after following the commandment of God and they get angry with Moses and demand he provide it. As Moses astutely observes, they are questioning whether God is still with them. We do...2020-09-2729 minFaith Seeking UnderstandingThe Value of Desolate PlacesWhen Jesus hears of the death of John the Baptist he seeks to be alone and ends up in a "desolate place" with over 5,000 people whose sick He heals and then He feeds them miraculously. When He had been baptized by John, Jesus went to a desolate place to be tempted by satan. Those temptations began with questioning Jesus' identity, "if you are the son of God..." Was Jesus wondering what was going on when John was beheaded, if so, it was certainly affirmed that the work would continue that day.
As Jacob heads home after leaving L...2020-08-0231 minFaith Seeking UnderstandingHow God like is your vision?Psalm 45.11-18; Genesis 24:34-38, 42-49,58-67; Romans 7.15-25; Matthew 11.16-19, 25
Do we see as God sees? The people in the days of John the Baptist and Jesus missed a great blessing by not seeing who they were or what God was doing. Eliezer, in our reading from Genesis, saw aright because he knew what he was looking for in finding a wife for Isaac, a family resemblance but not in physical form, but in character. Paul didn’t see aright, he persecuted the church because he believed it was following a lie, that Jesus was not Messiah, un...2020-07-0528 minThe Live & Love Local PodcastFrom the Vault! Beth Carey with Sharing ConnectionsWe're back on the Live & Love Local podcast this week with an unreleased episode that we recorded way back in February! john greene Realtor agent Jenn Sereque sat down with Beth Carey from Sharing Connections in Downers Grove to learn more about their mission to make sure everyone has a bed to sleep in and a table to eat at. We planned to have a collection drive for Sharing Connections through the month of March, and you will hear reference to that, but due to the pandemic, we had to pause those plans.
And, while we're still w...2020-06-1210 minFaith Seeking Understanding6th Sunday of Easter - Love one anotherThe lessons for the week are Psalm 148.7-14, Acts 17.22-31, I Peter 3.1-8 and John 15.1-8. Peter challenges the Christians to whom he writes "have unity of mind, sympathy, brotherly love, a tender heart, and a humble mind. Do not repay evil for evil or reviling for reviling, but on the contrary, bless, for to this you were called, that you may obtain a blessing." The sad reality is that on many times in my adult life I have seen a complete lack of charity in the church. I've experienced it as a layman bystander watching clergy get attacked...2020-05-1735 minFaith Seeking Understanding5th Sunday of Easter - Jesus is the Foundation of EverythingIn our Gospel, John 14.1-14, Jesus makes clear declarations about Himself, He is going to the Father to prepare a room for His bride, He is the Way, the Truth and the Life, if you have seen Him you have seen the Father. The disciples can't get their heads around all of it. Peter, in our epistle, 1 Peter 2.1-10 say Jesus is either the chief cornerstone or He is a stone of stumbling. Either way, you have to deal with Him. He is either savior or He is not. He is the determining factor of our salvation. Those who...2020-05-1030 minFaith Seeking Understanding4th Sunday of Easter 2020Psalm 23
Nehemiah 9:6-15
1 Peter 2:19-25
John 10:1-10
Jesus is the Good Shepherd and that is fantastic news because, boy do we need one. We are wayward sheep like Peter says in that reading and wayward sheep need a good shepherd to keep them safe and secure. In this time of plague and fear, we need to know our Good Shepherd and we need to stay close to him. We need to remind ourselves all He has done for us but that includes knowing church history, all that He did in times of war, p...2020-05-0329 minFaith Seeking Understanding2nd Sunday of Easter - Come out, come out wherever you arePsalm 118:19-24
Genesis 8:6-16; 9:8-16
1 Peter 1:3-9
John 20:19-31
Life in the time of COVID is different to say the least but is it? In Genesis 8 we see Noah testing to see if the flood is over by first sending out a raven and then, three times, a dove. Even after the dove doesn't return, when Noah looks and sees the ground is no longer covered by water, he remains in the ark for nearly two months until, finally, God commands him to come out. This points to a portion of the reason...2020-04-1927 minFaith Seeking UnderstandingAre we children of God?Are we children of God simply by virtue of being alive? John 1.9-13 says: "The true light, which gives light to everyone, was coming into the world. He was in the world, and the world was made through him, yet the world did not know him. He came to his own, and his own people did not receive him. But to all who did receive him, who believed in his name, he gave the right to become children of God, who were born, not of blood nor of the will of the flesh nor of the will of man...2020-04-1927 minFaith Seeking UnderstandingGood Friday 2020FYI - not like my normal recordings. On Good Friday the past 15 years when I preached I chose to do so in character as someone looking on and watching the events. This time it is from the perspective of the man born blind from John 9 and he is telling what he has seen to Mary, Martha and Lazarus.2020-04-1032 minFaith Seeking UnderstandingMaundy ThursdayThe night of Jesus' arrest in the Garden has been known as Maundy Thursday because of John 13.34 - A new commandment I give unto you: That you love one another, as I have loved you, that you also love one another. The Latin words for new commandment are mandatum novum and is from that word mandatum we take the name of this day. For Jesus to give a commandment is interesting and is straightforward and surely an easy thing to do. Well, there's a problem, two people to whom Jesus gives this very commandment, after washing their feet and...2020-04-1024 minThe Live & Love Local PodcastMary Lou Wehrli, Commissioner at Forest Preserve District of DuPage CountyOn this week's episode of the Live & Love Local podcast, john greene Realtor agent Rachel Jenness sat down with Mary Lou Wehrli, Commissioner at the Forest Preserve District of DuPage County. They talked about all the great things the forest preserves have to offer and how they can be a great benefit from a real estate perspective as well!
To learn more, visit www.dupageforest.org2020-04-0909 minFaith Seeking Understanding5th Sunday of LentPsalm 130
Ezekiel 37:1-14
Romans 6:16-23
John 11:1-44
The final sign pointing to who He is Jesus gives prior to his own death and resurrection is the resurrection of Lazarus. In Ezekiel we have the story of the dry bones being brought back to life and it only happens when the prophet speaks to the bones as the Lord commands him to do. There was no way to resurrect those dry, very dry bones but when the Lord asks Ezekiel if it is possible he say, Lord you know. Wise man, he kn...2020-04-0731 minFaith Seeking Understanding4th Sunday of LentPsalm 23
1 Samuel 16.1-13
Ephesians 5:1-14
John 9:1-38
Four verbs define faith: see, know, believe and act. First we have to see clearly, not with jaundiced eyes or pre-conceived notions of what is true and what is not. We have to then interpret what we see so that we may know truth. Third we have to believe the evidence of our eyes, mind and heart so that we may obtain greater knowledge, wisdom and understanding. Finally we have to act on that belief as if our lives depend on it being true. That...2020-03-2233 minFaith Seeking Understanding3rd Sunday in Lent 2020Psalm 95.6-11
Exodus 17.1-7
Romans 5.1-11
John 4.5-42
Do you know anyone who is discouraged or afraid? Chances are pretty good you do at this moment in time as we face so much uncertainty in the world with the Coronavirus. The new nation was discouraged after they had a couple of days to celebrate the Red Sea miracle. They realized they weren't going to be magically transported to the Land, they would need things like water and they looked to Moses to make that happen. In our Gospel, Jesus meets a wo...2020-03-1538 minThe Live & Love Local PodcastDebbie Albright and Barbara Zegiel from Fox Valley Habitat for HumanityOn this week's episode of the Live & Love Local podcast, john greene Realtor agent Kim Grant sat down with Debbie Albright and Barbara Zegiel from Fox Valley Habitat for Humanity. We learned more about how Habitat for Humanity serves the community and their upcoming Realtors Unite 2020 Build, for which john greene Realtor will be fundraising!
If you are a realtor or real estate brokerage and would like to participate in the 2020 Build, please contact Barbara Zegiel at 630-206-5038 or b.zegiel@foxvalleyhabitat.org.
To attend our Concert Fundraising Event on June 4th: https://jgrhabitatevent.eventbrite.co...2020-03-1108 minFaith Seeking UnderstandingSecond Sunday of LentCan an Anglican Priest and Missionary really not be born again? Yep, it happened to John Wesley. Wesley knew a lot, patterned his life on biblical standards but was well aware he was more or less faking it. He was as confused as Nicodemus in our lesson this morning from John 3.1-17. Nicodemus had a lot of religious knowledge, he was a Pharisee and a teacher in Judaism but when Jesus spoke to him of spiritual things he was clearly lost. The good news is this isn't the last we hear of Nicodemus nor was Wesley's failed attempt at...2020-03-0833 minThe Live & Love Local PodcastBaelyn & Jessica Tanner of Cozy Dog TreatsOn this week's super cute new episode of the Live & Love Local podcast, john greene Realtor broker Carrie Foley interviewed Baelyn and Jessica Tanner, the creaters of Cozy Dog Treats. Based right here in Naperville, Baelyn wanted to figure out a way she, as a 7-old-year, could make some money for a trip to Disney World. With the help of her mom Jessica, they have also turned it into a way to help the local community. Be sure to listen to learn more and how you can pick up some of these homemade dog treats for yourself!
T...2020-02-2504 minThe Live & Love Local PodcastTop 5 Coffee Spots in Chicago's Western SuburbsWe polled our agents for this week's episode of the Live & Love Local podcast to get their recommendations for their favorite spots to get coffee. john greene Realtor brokers Shannon Nuzbach and Kate Shields broke down our top recommendations and shared more about the unique ambience of each place, as well some of their favorite drinks and treats. Listen to learn more! 2020-02-1109 minThe Live & Love Local PodcastNicole Fly of Magical Travel by Nicole FlyOn this week's episode of the Live & Love Local podcast, john greene Realtor agent Joy Hastings sat down with Nicole Fly, a local Disney vacation planner! She shared how she found her way into vacation planning and why she's so passionate about it, as well as some GREAT tips for your next Disney trip. Plus, she is giving away a special offer to listeners who plan to book their next trip in 2020. So be sure to listen to learn more!
P.S. Nicole brought her ADORABLE 4-month old son with to record and he had a little b...2020-01-3023 minThe Live & Love Local PodcastKristen Funk, Executive Director of Naperville Area Humane SocietyWe had the pleasure of sitting down with Kristen Funk of Naperville Area Humane Society for this week's epsiode. john greene Realtor agent Carrie Foley interviewed Kristen to learn more about how she became involved with NAHS and all of the amazing programs and opportunities they provide for cats, dogs, and humans alike. 2020-01-1706 minFaith Seeking UnderstandingFirst Sunday of Epiphany 2020Epiphany is the season immediately following Christmas and it means revealing or manifestation. During this season we look at several vignettes from the life of Jesus beginning with His baptism by John that reveal His identity. We have been talking lately here about the Christian understanding of satan versus the Jewish understanding and the differences are significant. I love the Jewish roots of the faith but the reality is that if Jesus gives us a new revelation on something, I have to let go of that previous notion and resolve the difference via His words. How did that come...2020-01-1330 minThe Live & Love Local PodcastTammy Key of It's All About the Dress. Pay it Forward.On today's episode of the Live & Love Local podcast, john greene Realtor broker Elizabeth Gigler had the opportunity to speak with Tammy Key who created the Facebook group It's All About the Dress. Pay it Forward. This group offers people from all across the country and beyond a platform to donate and receive formal dresses from people who just simply want to pay it forward. Tammy shared how her idea to donate her own dress turned into this movement of a group of more than 9,000 people who believe in the power of sharing with others.
To join t...2020-01-0208 minThe Live & Love Local PodcastTop 5 Holiday Activities in the Western SuburbsThere's something magical about this time of year and the western suburbs offer so many wonderful activities to enjoy during the holiday season. Since they're local experts, we polled our jgR agents to learn more about their favorites. We couldn't feature ALL of them, so we narrowed it down to these 5! From Geneva to Oswego and beyond, john greene Realtor agents Shannon Nuzbach and Donna Bode discussed our 5 recommendations and what makes them so special.2019-12-0408 minThe Live & Love Local PodcastMary Garcia of My Daughter's DressOn this week's episode of the Live & Love Local podcast, john greene Realtor broker Jessica Taylor sat down with Mary Garcia, Founder of an organization in Oswego called My Daughter’s Dress. The organization's mission is to ensure every girl and woman, regardless of finances, is able to attend special events like prom, homecoming, etc. without worrying about the sometimes extensive cost of purchasing a new dress. Listen to learn more about the organization, as well as how people can help.
http://www.mydaughtersdress.org2019-09-1913 minThe Live & Love Local PodcastJulie Cunningham of the Naperville Woman's Club: 60th Annual Fine Art & Artisan FairIn this week's episode, john greene Realtor agent Laura Caldwell sat down with Julie Cunningham of the Naperville Woman's Club. They discussed the mission of the NWC and their upcoming art fair that is celebrating its 60th year this year on Saturday, June 22nd and Sunday, June 23rd! The art fair truly has so much to offer and we were excited for Julie to share more about what visitors can expect to experience!
To learn more about the fair: https://www.napervillewomansclub.org/art-fair2019-06-2014 minThe Live & Love Local PodcastThe Beginnings of John GreeneIn this week's episode of the Live & Love Local podcast, john greene Realtor's President and CEO, Tim Greene, sat down with his father, John Greene. Yes, that John Greene! We learned more about John's humble beginnings and how his journey led him to finding real estate, starting his own company, and the lessons he learned along the way.
P.S. We're still working on becoming podcasting rock stars, so please excuse some of the audio issues as we are learning and growing. We'll get there soon! :)2019-05-1637 minThe Live & Love Local PodcastG.L.O.W Run 5K with Kathy Brown & Chris RoyLaura Caldwell, Broker at john greene Realtor sat down with Kathy Brown and Chris Roy to learn more about how they turned the tragic circumstances of their little sister's death into an opportunity to help others in her name. That is how the Jeanine Nicarico Memorial Fund for Literacy came to be. They share their story and how the fund seeks to help students in Naperville, along with information about their main fundraising effort - The G.L.O.W. Run 5K which will take place on May 18th! 2019-05-0911 minThe Live & Love Local PodcastWelcome to the Live and Love Local PodcastWe're excited to launch the Live & Love Local podcast by john greene Realtor. Our goal is to provide a platform for local business owners, leaders, and more to share their stories. 2019-05-0801 min