The power of the Church is not a parade of flawless people, but of a flawless Christ who embraces our flaws. The Church is not made up of the whole people, rather of the broken people who find wholeness in a Christ who was broken for us. … Mike Yaconelli (1942-2003), The Door, Issues 139-150, Youth…
Dwight L Moody on “Leaky Vessels”
A great many think because they have been filled once, they are going to be full for all time after; but O, my friends, we are leaky vessels, and have to be kept right under the fountain all the time in order to keep full. If we are going to be used by God we…
You Know You’re From Chicago If…
1. The “Living Room” is called the “front room”(pronounced fronchroom) 2. You don’t pronounce the “s” at the end of Illinois. You become irritated at people who do. 3. You measure distance in minutes (especially “from the city”). And you swear everything is pretty much 15 minutes away. 4. You have no problem spelling or…
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