Right in the Centre - How does God want us to live (and love)
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- Published on Friday, February 17, 2023
By Ken Waddell
Neepawa Banner & Press
The following two key verses are often quoted and with good reason. They clearly illustrate what our response should be toward God. “For all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God. Romans 3:23 (NIV)” “For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life.John 3:16 (NIV).” Here’s why they matter.
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Right in the Centre - Movie speaks volumes to mental health issues
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- Published on Friday, February 10, 2023
By Ken Waddell
Neepawa Banner & Press
Nearly every family in Manitoba has been impacted by mental health issues. In recent months, it seems that the topic is on everyone’s mind. With a large number of deaths by suicide. It would appear that many families are at risk of losing a member who has become so depressed that the only escape plan that they come to is taking their own life.
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Right in the Centre - Seeking the truth
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- Published on Tuesday, February 7, 2023
By Ken Waddell
Neepawa Banner & Press
“31 To the Jews who had believed him, Jesus said, “If you hold to my teaching, you are really my disciples. 32 Then you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free.” John Chapter 8, New International Version.
The above quotation, especially verse 32 is often quoted. No politician that I have known quoted it more often than former NDP premier Gary Doer.
Right in the centre - Seeking contentment
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- Published on Friday, January 27, 2023
By Ken Waddell
Neepawa Banner & Press
The world is in turmoil, both at home and far away. From economics to mental health to wars, there are plenty of things to worry about. It’s as if we are in a constant state of grief.
Right in the centre - New guidelines announced
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- Published on Friday, January 20, 2023
By Ken Waddell
Neepawa Banner & Press
When I was quite young, that is in the early 1960s, our school had a number of speakers come in to our school. I don’t remember if the one particular speaker was from the government or perhaps from Alcoholics Anonymous but I do remember the message. The man said, “The only way to avoid becoming an alcoholic is to never take the first drink.” The sheer logic struck me quite clearly. The implication was that if you never start drinking alcohol you can’t become an alcoholic. Fifty years ago, alcoholism was a problem and it’s still a problem today. Everybody has seen or been affected by alcoholism.
