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Quake Hits Haiti: You can help

On January 12, 2010 a devastating earthquake hit Haiti just a few miles south of the capitol. The US Geological Survey reports that the initial quake registered 7.0 on the Richter scale, with aftershocks registering as high as 5.9. The Richter scale considers 7.0 a major quake and notes that at 5.9 even the aftershock “can cause major damage... >Full Story

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Why Did God Allow This Disaster? Talk about it. On January 12, 2010 a devastating earthquake hit Haiti just a few... >more
Dealing with Grief In this video sermon, Glenn Driedger, director of church relations for Power... >more

Faith, Family and a Christmas Tree Stand

Even though many members of my extended family (myself included) have never seen the little mechanical Christmas tree stand that now sits in my nephew Clarence Krause’s home in Saskatchewan, we all hold a special place for it in our hearts. More than just a neat little trinket from a by-gone era, the little stand – manufactured in Germany...... >Read More

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December Tears

Merry Christmas! Happy New Year! Bah Humbug. For many people, Christmas is the saddest time of year. In a culture that is obsessed with all things Christmas, it is easy to feel like an alien when our thoughts and feelings are anything but merry. Whether your pain stems from lost loved ones, unfulfilled hopes, shattered dreams or personal...... >Read More

Tags: becoming a christian, challenges and conflicts, Christie Hoos, Christmas, communication, Family, family issues, Glen Hoos, grief, loss, Men, primaries, singles, Women

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