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“If heaven is understood more as God's space on earth than as an ethereal region apart from the essential reality we know, then what happens on earth matters even more than we think, for the Christian life becomes a continuation of the unfolding work of Jesus, who will one day return to set the world to rights.”

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Jon Meacham is an American editor and author known for his in-depth analysis of history and public affairs. Born on May 20, 1969, he graduated from Yale University and earned a master's degree from Georgetown University. Meacham served as the executive editor of Newsweek, where he published numerous articles on politics, culture, and history. His writings cover significant figures and events in American history and are well-received by readers. more

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