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?
Would God use email?
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- Published on Wednesday, February 10, 2016
By Rev. Glenna Beauchamp
Rivers and Oak River United Churches
It takes seven to 10 days for my letter to reach my favourite uncle in southern Ontario; an email would take seconds. But he doesn’t do email. Bill has never owned or used a computer.
