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Voices
Give Us This Day
Clothes Lines
Marj Leegard
Bookmarks
Karen Ball
Bible Study
Everyday Surprises: The Parables of
Jesus
Audrey West
Session 4: Ready or Not!
We are an Advent
people, called to wait in eager anticipation
for the coming of Jesus, who is Emmanuel,
God with us.
Reader Call
Tell us about a
person who has brought hope to you in a time
of darkness.
Mothering
Seasons
Meditation on
Those Poor Foolish Virgins
Anne Basye
Grace Notes
What is Your Song?
Linda Post Bushkofsky
Amen!
Now and Then
Catherine Malotky
Each year we
prepare for the celebration of the birth of
Jesus with great expectancy. We light
candles, sing songs, decorate trees, set out
the crèche. We're quite good at celebrating
Christ's first coming, but are we as
diligent in preparing for his second coming?
How do we keep our lamps trimmed and
burning?
Raise a
Cup to Justice! Celebrating the 90 Ton
Challenge
Terri Speirs, Brenda Meier, and
Barbara Lund
A three–part feature on the yearlong
fair–trade effort, its impact at home and
abroad, and a special liturgy for your own
celebration.
Washed in the Bounteous Waters
Deborah McConomy–Wallace
The
thunderous waters of Niagara Falls bring to
mind the power of baptismal waters to shape
the life of the believer and, in turn, the
world around the believer.
Standing with Africa: Opening the Door to
Understanding
Deborah Bogaert
Following Jesus' example, we seek to
support those in need. Thanks to you, the
battle against AIDS in Africa continues.
Read real–life stories reflecting a mix of
success, hope, and challenge.
Understanding Biblical Urgency: Debunking
Left–Behind Theology
Barbara R. Rossing
As Christians we believe Jesus will
come again. What are we to make of the
pop–culture "Left Behind" Rapture book
series that claims to have a biblical
foundation? Find the answers here.
All that
Glitters: Separating Kitsch from Symbol
Julie A. Kanarr
Does your neighborhood electric bill
increase by astronomical proportions each
December? Perhaps its time to examine why we
adorn every square inch of lawn space with
blinking lights, flying reindeer, and
automated manger scenes.
Plus...
Question of the Month
This month's question and your answers
concerning the film The Passion of the
Christ.
Action & Advocacy Guide
Resources and links to help you in your
advocacy efforts.
Directory of Reader Services
Valuable information for every reader.
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