Faithfully yours - Stories of love – part two
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- Published on Sunday, February 14, 2016
By Neil Strohschein
The Neepawa Banner
When he accepted God’s call to be a prophet, Jeremy knew his life would not be easy. God had told him so. “I am sending you to a stubborn and rebellious nation,” God said. “They do not want to listen to me, so they will not listen to you. In fact, they will do everything that they can to either silence you or get you to retract the things that I will tell you to say to them.”
Homebodies - ‘How then shall I live?’
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- Published on Saturday, February 13, 2016
By Rita Friesen
The Neepawa Banner
Years ago, I was impressed with the writing of Rudy Wiebe, “Peace Shall Destroy Many.’ The story is set in a rural area of the prairie provinces. He examines how the people following the teachings of Menno Simons practiced their faith in a community with different cultures. The question arises – how then shall we live?
My perspective - Accentuating the issue
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- Published on Friday, February 12, 2016
By Kate Jackman-Atkinson
Neepawa Banner/Neepawa Press
There’s been a firestorm of controversy in France over the last week. It wasn’t about immigration or refugees, it wasn’t about the economy or unemployment, it wasn’t even about terrorism or radicalization. It was about spelling.
Right in the centre - New attitude needed
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- Published on Thursday, February 11, 2016
By Ken Waddell
Neepawa Banner/Neepawa Press
It’s barely 60 days until the April 19 Manitoba election. The legislature is scheduled to sit for a few days in between. Many cabinet ministers and sitting MLAs (mostly on the government side) aren’t going to run again. It looks like there could be a change in government.
Finding true love
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- Published on Wednesday, February 10, 2016
By Linda Rioux
Valentine's Day is the time we celebrate romantic love. We enjoy going out for special dinners, giving chocolates, red roses, jewelry and other gifts to express our devotion. But how did it all start?
