Faithfully yours - What really happened in Bethlehem
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- Published on Sunday, December 18, 2016
By Neil Strohschein
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The more I study the Scriptural accounts of Jesus’ birth, the more amazed I become. His was no ordinary birth because, as we have seen, he was no ordinary baby. He was the all-powerful, all-knowing, eternally existent creator who formed and ruled over all facets of his creation. Jesus was that God—revealed in human form. He was “the Word (who) became flesh and lived for a while among us.” (John 1:14)
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Homebodies - Angels with broken wings...
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- Published on Saturday, December 17, 2016
By Rita Friesen
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Among my crèche collection is a hand crafted ceramic trio, Joseph, Mary and babe in manger, created in shades of blue and grey, that call to me. I am certain it was a gift, for alas, I seldom indulge myself in works of art. At another time I was gifted an angel, smaller that the trio, but of the same colour and style. The four-inch-tall member of the angelic host was designed to be a tree ornament, but somehow, on this earthly voyage, a wing got broken.
Observation - Dec. 16, 2016
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- Published on Thursday, December 15, 2016
By Addy Oberlin
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December is often known as the “dark” month. When we get up in the morning it is still dark outside and at suppertime we need to have the light on. For some people the long evenings by artificial lights are depressing, for others it brings a feeling of coziness.
Right in the centre - Not always as it appears
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- Published on Thursday, December 15, 2016
By Ken Waddell
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Over the years, I have personally experienced many situations where things weren’t always as they appear. In business, in community work, in our personal lives, we are always learning more about how things work. I have learned for example, that in politics, it is about ability but it’s also about availability. Fortunately, we get some very competent people into politics, but we lose out on the contribution of many competent individuals because they may not be available. Maybe they are too busy to get involved or too timid to step forward.
Faithfully yours - Christmas is a time to relate
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- Published on Sunday, December 11, 2016
By Neil Strohschein
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In his first public statement following his election, Pope Francis set out his vision for a Catholic church that was prepared to use its resources and influence to help those who were most in need; the poor, the prisoners, the refugees, the displaced and the homeless, to name but a few.
