The Gift of Life and Family at Christmas 2005
A family recalls Christmas 2005 marked by Kathryn's stroke and her miraculous recovery. They describe sitting with her in Winnipeg's Health Sciences Centre, sharing a quiet moment that spoke volumes about love and the gifts of life and family. The piece reflects on fragile relationships and offers prayers and a project to heal divisions and reconcile with loved ones.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kathryn
Winnipeg
Health Science Centre
ICU
Jens
Jesus
Mary
Joseph
Alone but Not Lonely Christmas Reflection
A personal meditation on being alone yet not lonely inspired by Mary Elizabeth and Joseph. contrasts with shepherds and wise men, urging open homes this Christmas. The author urges courage to seek shelter, and to offer support to those alone. Merry Christmas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary
Elizabeth
Joseph
Bethlehem
Mary and Joseph
Watching the Christmas Candle and the Bethlehem Promise
A reflection on lighting a single candle as a symbol of peace and looking up to glimpse the star of Jesus. The author cites Micah 5 2 and 5 about Bethlehem and the coming ruler who brings peace, urging readers to seek the Savior during Christmas with blessings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jesus
Bethlehem
Bethlehem Ephratah
Israel
Lord Jesus Christ
Oakview council rejects hog feeder permit in bold decision
Ruth Pryzner commends Oakview council for refusing a conditional use permit for a hog feeder operation after a public hearing. She criticizes provincial TRC and engineer reliance on interpretive rules, praising the council for protecting Lake Wahtopanah and Little Saskatchewan River and residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oakview Council
Provincial Technical Review Committee
TRC
Council
Sustainable Development Department
Riverdale
Lake Wahtopanah
Little
Saskatchewan
Ruth Pryzner
Alexander
Man
Holidays Bring Stress Yet Offer Comfort and Tips
December brings Christmas pressure and mood dips but planning and support can curb risks. Practical guidance helps reduce holiday stress, balance demands, and find comfort amid anxiety or grief, with a note that continued guidance appears on page 25.
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Neil Strohschein
Rita Friesen
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