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Year: 2014

Christmas BarriersPodcast

Sunday, December 21, 2014 Fiona Watts

Around the time when I got my driver's license, my parents had an opportunity to buy a second car. A bright orange 1973 Volkswagen Beetle, close in age to me, joined the station wagon in our driveway. The "bug" was like a small tank, so … Read more

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No Room At The InnPodcast

Saturday, December 20, 2014 Lynne Phipps

The four goats were at it again, driving the fifth goat, Rosie, away from the feed and not allowing her into the warmth of the barn. Goats have a pecking order, and unfortunately for Rosie, she was bottom gal on the list, which meant that … Read more

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Little Among ThousandsPodcast

Friday, December 19, 2014 Lori Ciccanti

As I write, I'm thinking of a friend who is travelling to many parts of the Holy Land, places some of us only read about in the Bible. I thought, *How exciting it would be to visit the town of Christ's birth so close to the Christmas … Read more

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What Are You Giving This Year?Podcast

Thursday, December 18, 2014 Brenda Wood

Dear parents and grandparents: Are you stressing over gifts for those precious, darling, little children/grandchildren? Are you planning on buying the latest version of the newest computerized expensive something? When adults turn … Read more

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Glorifying GodPodcast

Wednesday, December 17, 2014 Pat Bell

Each year during Advent, I marvel at the angels' part in announcing the birth of Jesus to shepherds in a field. This year, I am paying special attention to the words "glory" and "glorifying" in Luke's Christmas passage, because they were … Read more

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Mary's Hidden TreasuryPodcast

Tuesday, December 16, 2014 Diane Eaton

Last Christmas, I found myself lingering over one particular verse in Luke's nativity account: Here I see a pattern which I believe is worth imitating. Interestingly, this verse is situated in the middle of a narrative about the … Read more

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Mary's SongPodcast

Monday, December 15, 2014 Lou Ciccanti

Growing up in an Italian neighbourhood named Tacony in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA, during Christmastime was festive for a young boy. The Roman Catholic Church was steeped in customs, especially during the Advent season. These … Read more

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Old Wood And Rotten FishPodcast

Sunday, December 14, 2014 Mark Carter

Old buildings are full of mystery to me. First Presbyterian Church in Prince Rupert, British Columbia, Canada, where I served as a student minister for the summer, is a perfect example. Built in 1925, it has stood as one of the pillars of … Read more

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The Master PlanPodcast

Saturday, December 13, 2014 Parise Arakelian

My Italian friend, who was a tablemate where I live, loved to play the piano by ear, to the delight of the residents. Her favourite thing to do was to play requests from gathered audiences. On one private occasion, as she played "O Solo … Read more

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Ice BreakersPodcast

Friday, December 12, 2014 Lori Ciccanti

I attended a church event which included some fun activities for the Christmas season. The first one was called an "ice breaker" because it was meant to make everyone feel at home. The following names were written on the blackboard: the … Read more

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