Category: Columns

December 22, 2011

Great expectations

Christmas greetings from the Central District president by Thomas Prachar Christmas is a time of expectations, and we usually expect the same things to take place Christmas after Christmas. You take care of that last-minute shopping because Christmas just wouldn’t be Christmas without giving and…

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December 22, 2011

LCC on the Road: Seminary teaching in Ukraine

Reflections teaching overseas by Edward Kettner I arrived in Odessa on Monday, November 28. This is my fourth trip to Ukraine on behalf of LCC, and my third trip to teach seminary students. The first thing I noticed was how much easier it is to…

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December 21, 2011

What does the future hold?

Christmas greetings from the ABC District president by Don Schiemann History records the rise and fall of great and powerful nations and empires. In the days of Daniel the prophet, the ancient Babylonians were at the pinnacle of power. Everyone feared them, and with good…

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December 16, 2011

President’s Christmas Message: Standing at the door

Jesus knocks, but occupants inside don’t always hear by Robert Bugbee The words appear in red letters in special editions of the Bible: “Here I am! I stand at the door and knock. If anyone hears my voice and opens the door, I will come…

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December 7, 2011

A pure and simple gift: Is it really free?

by Ian Adnams The English language is perplexing at times, especially as it reflects cultural leanings. At this time of year we hear a lot about gifts. People are busy looking for the perfect Christmas gift for a loved one. Christians celebrate God giving the…

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November 25, 2011

Vibrant mission-minded outreach in Brazil

by Leonardo Neitzel After several years away, I decided recently to visit my home country Brazil, where all my relatives still live. I was impressed with the progress Brazil is making – surprised by its many changes, both positive and negative. The Brazilian economy is…

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