From the Windy City

The Democratic National Convention kicks off today in Chicago.

Party organizers have been updating the programming and swapping out the “Biden-Harris” signage for “Harris-Walz”. Following a summer of division amongst Democrats over then-candidate Biden, the party plans to focus on unifying behind Harris with a convention theme of “For the People, For Our Future.” 

President Biden is speaking tonight, former President Obama tomorrow, former President Clinton & VP nominee Walz on Wednesday, and VP Harris will close out the week on Thursday. Events will be streamed on Instagram, YouTube, and TikTok in an effort to reach younger voters.

Meanwhile, Chicago police are expecting tens of thousands of protestors outside the convention bearing signs about abortion rights, economic injustice, and (primarily) the war in Gaza. Protest organizers want the U.S. to cut off aid to Israel.

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ETERNAL PERSPECTIVE
The names on the ballot this election may feel monumental, but in the scope of eternity, they’re but a speck of dust. Viewing our lives in light of eternity doesn’t mean we don’t care about present issues, but it reminds us to keep our focus on Christ and live as citizens of his kingdom.  

“But the day of the Lord will come like a thief; on that day the heavens will pass away with a loud noise, the elements will burn and be dissolved, and the earth and the works on it will be disclosed. Since all these things are to be dissolved in this way, it is clear what sort of people you should be in holy conduct and godliness as you wait for the day of God and hasten its coming.”
2 Peter 3:10-12 (CSB) (read full passage)