Poem by Luann E. Hiebert
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As Christians, we believe Scripture clearly articulates that we have been created by God specifically for the purpose of fellowship with him and with one another. This is the pinnacle …
Poetry by Alexander Young
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No dueling deities but a priestly people
by ContributorSome years ago a woman phoned me to ask if I would attend a meeting at which scientists and university professors would be advising public school teachers on how to …
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Is the rock of ages compatible with the age of rocks?
by ContributorAny visit to a local big box bookstore will reveal the works – often prominently displayed – of the “New Atheists,” a small group of Anglo-American intellectuals who argue that …
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I heard the bells on Christmas day
by James ToewsFew phrases echo as persistently through the Christmas season as the song of the angels with its blessing of peace in a dark and troubled world. Two thousand years ago, …
Ruth Naylor is a retired pastor, ordained in Mennonite Church USA, who works as a spiritual director. She has taught English and creative writing, and has published numerous poems and …
Alvin G. Ens is a freelance writer from Abbotsford, B.C.
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The Divine Home Invasion: What the Christmas Story Teaches Us About Security
by ContributorThe daily newspaper is a lot heavier and bulkier at this time of year, packed with wads of glossy Christmas advertisements and flyers. When I grab the newspaper out of …
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O Come All Ye Faithful: An African Christmas through carols
by ContributorOur family spent a Christmas in southern Africa a couple years ago. It was difficult getting into the festive season as we sweated in shorts and T-shirts under clear, hot …
I had only come to your door to “borrow” a couple of eggs. It was Christmas Eve, after all, and almost midnight at that.
Although Joe is a burly man, he’s practically invisible to those around him. He stays on the edge of whatever’s going on. His slightly anxious eyes dart about, as if …
Our two children were in bed, and I was waiting for my wife Felicia to come downstairs, so we could watch the movie I had rented. After waiting a few …
It was our third cup of tea, and we had yet to converse. Hair awry, a note of hysteria creeping into her carefully modulated voce materno, my young friend was …
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Don’t you wish it were true?
by James ToewsI just realized that most of my music is purchased at truck stops. There’s something about settling in for a long drive that brings out a craving for musical nostalgia.