Servant

  • January 23, 2022
  • BY Scott Lilly
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SERVANT John Calvin: He calls Him a light, because the Gentiles were plunged in the deepest and thickest darkness. Now, then, the blame lies solely with ourselves, if we do not become partakers of this salvation; for He calls all men to Himself, without a single exception. Let us only open our eyes. He alone … [Read More...] Servant
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January 23, 2022

  • January 20, 2022
  • BY Pastor Philip Miller
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  Our family has recently been enjoying The Chronicles of Narnia by C. S. Lewis on audiobook. In the first book Lewis wrote, The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe, the land of Narnia is trapped under the curse of a forever winter. As Mr. Tumnus the fawn puts it, “It is winter in Narnia, … [Read More…] January 23, 2022

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Shepherd

  • January 16, 2022
  • BY Scott Lilly
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SHEPHERD Charles Feinberg: The contrast is presented between men’s faithlessness and the faithfulness of God. Whereas human leaders had no concern for their subjects, the Lord will seek and search out His sheep. The picture is one of taking charge with deep affection. The only solution to the failures of the monarchy clearly will be … [Read More...] Shepherd
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January 16, 2022

  • January 14, 2022
  • BY Pastor Philip Miller
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  I just got back from a week of skiing in Colorado with some Moody Church friends. The camaraderie was excellent. The weather was splendid. And the chance to get outdoors was thrilling!   I love getting out in nature, because it’s in creation that I most readily connect with God. There’s something about mountain … [Read More…] January 16, 2022

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Branch

  • January 9, 2022
  • BY Scott Lilly
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BRANCH Hetty Lalleman: Hope for salvation and a secure future will only come via the King after God’s own heart who will reign in righteousness. The kings have led their people astray. Yet this is not the end, for God will provide a righteous, true Son of David who will reign justly and bring safety … [Read More...] Branch
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January 9, 2022

  • January 7, 2022
  • BY Pastor Philip Miller
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  From the Brunswick Manifesto, to the Declaration of Independence, to Martin Luther King, Jr.’s famous “I have a dream,” the history of the world has turned upon ideas. 2,000 years ago, Jesus turned the world on its head with His Sermon on the Mount. He proclaimed an upside-down Kingdom so radical, they killed him … [Read More…] January 9, 2022

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Shoot

  • January 2, 2022
  • BY Scott Lilly
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SHOOT Alan Redpath: The immense step from the Babe at Bethlehem to the living, reigning triumphant Lord Jesus, returning to earth for His own people - that is the glorious truth proclaimed throughout Scripture. As the bells ring out the joys of Christmas, may we also be alert for the final trumpet that will announce … [Read More...] Shoot
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January 2, 2022

  • December 30, 2021
  • BY Pastor Philip Miller
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  Happy New Year!   I don’t know about you, but the past few years have simultaneously rushed by way too fast and crawled by at a snail’s pace. These pandemic-dominated years have felt so long and drawn out; yet time has flown by as days have blended together and life rushes on. So it’s with mixed … [Read More…] January 2, 2022

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December 26, 2021

  • December 22, 2021
  • BY Pastor Philip Miller
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  From the Miller Family to yours, we want to wish you a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!   For our family, this is our first Christmas in our new home here in Chicago. Last year, you may remember, we were in a rental with much of our stuff still in storage. … [Read More…] December 26, 2021

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