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Mary didn't really know what her future held

Empathizing deeply with Bible characters helps us understand life better. Mary didn't really know. She had faith and some hints, but did not know where it would all lead. This Christmas ask yourself if you are really saying yes to God. The path of faith twists and turns but the destination is always good.

14 min read Oceania

The end is nigh so hold your faith up high

Habakkuk's prophecy powerfully speaks to our current global crisis, providing a way to understand how God can use empire as a tool for his purposes. As we long for the return of our Lord we can find comfort in the song of Habakkuk with blessed Mary singing harmony.

11 min read Oceania
The light of Bethlehem still shines brightly in the midst of crisis and suffering

4 min read Middle East

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Practicing peace as an Advent discipline and beyond

Last Sunday, the second Sunday of Advent, and throughout this week has been an opportunity to reflect on peace. In this contribution, discover how it fits into the Advent season, some history, a relevant scripture, and practices that can help you cultivate personal peace in an uncertain world.

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When should purpose overrule preference in the Christian faith?

What if our deep ability and the world’s deep need meet, but we don’t enjoy doing what we are so good at? When should we say yes to preference, even though more purposeful options are within our reach? A pastor considers the dilemma of duty.

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Tourism, war, and healing: finding new purpose amid uncertainty in Palestine

Lilly Nassar, a mother of three in Bethlehem, Palestine, has had her career as a Holy Land tour operator ruptured by pandemic and war. Undeterred, she is studying for a new career and finding new ways to share her love for her precious homeland.

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Father Christmas and the need for Christians engage with cultural myths

Rather than simply dismissing the fantastical elements of Christmas that children seem to love, why not redirect their interest to the example of a godly Christian bishop who aimed to imitate his life on the life of Jesus?

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Following Simeon's example and finding the peace of God

Simeon exemplifies peace as he held fast to faith in the presence of God who does not leave His children without hope and consolation and his faith was rewarded when he lived to see the Savior born.

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