(Sue Bornowsky) An Advent Reflection “Secular society knows a little something about Christmas but virtually nothing about Advent. The danger for the Church is to end up going in this same direction. In our rush to get to the manger, we are tempted to downplay—or completely ignore—the Advent themes that the Church has […]
(Norma Holtslander) The Restoration Chronicles The “Restoration Chronicles” by Lynn Austin are a series of three books dealing with the Jews in exile. The story starts around the time of the leadership of Iddo and Zechariah and carries through to the time of Ezra and Nehemiah. I have never
(Annabel Robinson) Fellowship Is More Than Cake and Coffee A funeral and a wedding anniversary. Recently there have been two events that have invited us to look back on our lives and stare into the future. Winnie Kelm’s funeral was on August 10. We heard from her family of a life so
(Annabel Robinson) Try this for a new Bible study experience… In my work as Publications Director for Scripture Union, Canada, I try to keep abreast of what’s out there that other people may be reading. It was in this connection that I recently came across
(Norma Holtslander) Ruth, the Moabite At First Baptist Place, we have been looking at the book of Ruth during our chapel times. It is such a positive book placed in the middle of the darkness and disobedience of Israel and her judges; a book of hope, healing
