Tag: faith
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The Problem With Christmas (and the promise)
“We should get out of Christmas.” That’s what a very devout friend of mine recently said. She meant that we should just stop the whole candy-cane-wrapped production because by playing the game we are often a part of the problem. What problem? That the happy-face-tinsel-festival eclipses the Messiah in a manger. There are a lot…
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An Open Letter to the Unborn Jesus
Dear Jesus of Nazareth, Saviour of the World: You are not born yet. Your mother is in her third trimester. People have been gossiping about who the father is. But we know that the father is the Father. We eagerly await you. Wise men are also seeking you, so perhaps we’ll tuck this letter in…
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The Busy Virus (And 5 Helpful Pills)
Sometimes when you bash your head against a moving train, it’s too severe for just a Band-Aid. When you say to someone, “How are you?” what is the most common response? I’m guessing it’s “Good—busy, but good.” Busyness can be like the invisible badge of honour we wear. If we’re busy, then surely we’re important!…
