Category: Columns
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…
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…
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…
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…
Remembering the departed faithful
by Robert Bugbee For all the saints who from their labours rest… In the old days, especially in villages and out in the country, on your way into church on Sunday, you walked past gravestones. The church had its own cemetery. Sometimes you noticed upturned…
The heart of thanksgiving
by Peggy Pedersen Although the Apostle Paul writes in Thessalonians 5:18 “Give thanks in all circumstances; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you” a harder saying is what he writes in Ephesians 5:20. There he says we should be “giving…
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