Lent as valley between Advent and Easter in sermon
A preacher uses a hikers journey from Fraser Valley to Sum mit of Rogers Pass to illustrate Lent as a challenging valley between Advent and Easter. He warns Lent is not about mere candy abstinence but confronting pride selfishness and anger. He cites Jesus enduring suffering and offering guidance and strength to overcome life’s trials.
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Vancouver
Manitoba
Fraser Valley
Lillooet
Revelstoke
Roger’s Pass
Calgary
Prairie Provinces
Christ
Jesus Christ
God
Jesus
Firsts of a long road trip and quiet reflections
The writer recalls a weekend venture to Carman and Morden with a sister, noting daylight travel, family moments, antique shop discoveries, and a rare circle sun halo. They describe rural scenes, shared meals, and deep emotion as they listen to Tamara Sparrow and thank Alana Levandoski for her song It Won't Kill Me. The entry ends with a resolve that firsts will ease with time and daily steps beyond a safe haven.
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Carman
Morden
Car
Tam
Alana Levandoski
Alana
Temptation and Sin Guided By Faithful Escape Verse
A reflection on resisting temptation with reference to Adam and Eve and the biblical promise that God will not allow us to be tempted beyond our ability. It emphasizes saying no to sin and yes to Jesus while noting divine watching and guidance.
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Eve
God
Adam
Jesus
Letters on unsustainable spending and native programs
A reader from Rivers Manitoba argues that health care and pension costs strain budgets, and critiques opaque native program spending. He cites figures, questions transfer allocations, and calls for transparent accounting of where funds go rather than vague “transfers.”
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Canada Pension Plan
Unemployment Insurance Corporation
Ezra Levant
Edmonton
Ezra
Canada
Merv Tweed
Harper
Ernie Janzen Rivers
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Neil Strohschein
CBC
Rita Friesen
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