A Centurion Beheld Jesus and Found Faith
A Roman centurion who witnessed the crucifixion of Jesus amid the execution squad found him as God’s Son. The piece notes Jesus showed unconditional love, prayed for his accusers, forgave enemies, and faced death with courage and dignity. The message urges readers to let God’s love flow through them to soften hard hearts.
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Vnena
Jesus
Jerusalem
Convicter Iminals
Skull Hill
Calvary
Golgo
God
Ace
Graffiti and Railcar Art Across the Prairie
A reader observes graffiti on train cars, underpasses, and abandoned buildings while noting the contrast with wash marks. The piece links street art to a broader urge for beauty, comparing modern marks to Pompeii style scratchings and referencing the film Freedom Writers as cultural touchstone.
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Freedom Writers
Home Bodies and the Art of Surviving through Fear
Rita Friese reflects on personal need for creative format and the power of art to sustain life. A northern miner turned mill worker finds poetry as quiet time expression, noting fear as a strong motivator. Graffiti sparks ideas about public space as a canvas for emerging artists, including rail cars.
Time Ticks And Fresh Starts In The Bible
Addy Oberlin reflects on time passing while awaiting a doctor visit. She notes five clock counts per minute and contemplates how minutes, hours, and years shape life. The piece encourages seeking God’s wisdom through scripture for a new beginning and lasting guidance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Addy Oberlin
Five core principles for provincial leadership reform
A call urging PC and Liberal leadership candidates to embrace five principles. Focus on core services like health care education justice and highways with less luxury spending. Favor competitive bidding for services, curb debt via open competition, and press for government accountability and transparency.
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Greece
Saskatchewan
British Columbia
Alberta
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Schein
Aeek
Raffito
Pompeii
Rome
Kilroy
Prairies
Rita Friese
Colin Craig
Canadian Taxpayers Association
Rivers Banner
Riversuannnet
Rivers, MB
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