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Who gives what to whom at Christmas?
by Don Schiemann Recently a television news show featured some unique Christmas gift ideas. One gift was a particular model of Jaguar, of which the automobile company makes only 250 a year. If you care to order one, go to your Jaguar dealer and put…
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…
Joy for the world and for all people
“Behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy, which shall be to all people!” (Luke 2:10 KJV). by Paul Zabel How many times during the days and weeks preceding December 25 do you think you will hear or share the greeting “Merry Christmas”? At…
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…
Oh little town, have you really changed?
by Mark Hartburg “Do You Hear What I Hear?” is the title of a modern Christmas carol penned in October 1962 by Noël Regney with music by his then-wife, Gloria Shayne Baker, a song recorded by hundreds of artists from Bing Crosby to Gladys Knight….
Seminaries request nominations
The seminaries of Lutheran Church–Canada present special honours at their spring convocations and graduation ceremonies. Both institutions are seeking nominations from the church-at-large. Concordia Lutheran Theological Seminary, St. Catharines At its annual Certification and Call Service, Concordia Lutheran Theological Seminary awards the Delta Chi Medal,…
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