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The battle for Christmas
’Twas the night before—X-Mas? Winter Festival? December Holidays? Festivus? by Mathew Block As Canadian society moves in an increasingly secular direction, public disagreement over what to call the season becomes more common. But even when we retain the historic title Christmas, the average person’s thoughts…
Year-end gifts that make a difference
by Allen Schellenberg As year-end approaches many of us reflect on our blessings, and consider special ways we might thank God for His many gifts. In fact, this is the first year my children and I have decided not to purchase gifts for each other, and instead…
Life lived in perpetual Advent
by Ian Adnams Think back a year. The world was caught in the swirl of swine flu or, more correctly, H1N1 virus. People waited in vaccine lines. Everyone learned how to sneeze into their sleeves and relearned proper hand-washing techniques. When officials tallied the final…
REVIEW: Voyage of the Dawn Treader: An odyssey in faith
by Mathew Block In what is perhaps the best of the three Narnia films, The Voyage of the Dawn Treader brings to life all the adventure of the novel while maintaining the sense of religious significance which pervades C.S. Lewis’ classic children’s series. With excellent…
Synod Christmas tree sends a message
In a video report, President Robert Bugbee talks about how staff at LCC’s Synod office in Winnipeg support congregations while decorating the Christmas tree.
The truth about Old Saint Nick : Why Turkey means more than Christmas dinner
by Jim Chliboyko “East of Marmaris the coast loses most of its wrinkles and the Greek Islands are left behind,” reads the dog-eared copy of Lonely Planet’s West Asia on a Shoestring. “The coast is sprinkled with ruins… and it’s studded with beautiful beaches and…
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