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The people of God ought to be the happiest people in all the wide world! Others should be coming to us constantly and asking the source of our joy and delight—redeemed by the blood of the Lamb, our yesterdays behind us, our sin under the blood forever and a day, to be remembered against us […]

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Chicago occupies nearly thirty miles of Lake Michigan shoreline. Much of it is parkland, so you can walk, ride bikes, swim the beaches, hear live music, visit museums, go sailing, and more. There’s even a Ferris Wheel.  In direct contrast, the shoreline also features a highway. Lake Shore Drive, a commuting artery, borders the park […]

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It’s a crucial question for everyone. This isn’t merely a Christian event; it’s a human event. The Person who created us, joined human history as one of us, and died to cancel the curse against us (e.g., sin), is coming back to bring us to His house. When we’re preparing for guests, we think of everything. Cleaning the house, preparing […]

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Good sense and sound judgment are indispensable. They keep us on track and help us sidestep the briars. Still, on track isn’t always comprised of well-worn trails through familiar neighborhoods. There are days (or seasons of life) when we find ourselves out on a lake, in a canoe, shrouded by fog, and paddling crosswise to […]