Monthly Archives: December 2012

The Promise After Christmas

Posted on 24 December 2012 by Islwyn

Christmas time is a reminder that God in the Person of Jesus Christ came to live with us, to quote a line from a familiar carol, ‘Born that man no more may die’ John 1:1-3, 14; 3:16. We look forward … Continue reading →

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Finding God And Grace in ‘Les Miserables’

Posted on 23 December 2012 by Islwyn

“Several recent films have tackled big questions of religion, God, and spirituality, such as Life of Pi and Lincoln. But in Les Misérables, it is hardly a question of where to find God. It would rather be a challenge to … Continue reading →

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USA Mourns Massacre Of 20 Children Ages 5 and 6

Posted on 18 December 2012 by Islwyn

It’s the news story that has replaced all other news stories around the world; an unstable 20-year-old armed with guns, one an assault semi-automatic rifle, deliberately kills his mother and then goes into the school where she worked and killed 20 … Continue reading →

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