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The Church says yes to life
Family planning and contraception? Actually, these things are a private matter. And given the variety of cultures worldwide, the Church is a little reluctant with recommendations, but it does advocate an important guiding principle.
January 6, 2022
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Christmas 2021: a feast of hope
When we think of Christmas we often imagine a snowy wonderland, white-capped mountains, and frozen lakes. If not from personal experience, then from pop culture. However, given the global mood, this is a never-never land. Behind the façade, Christmas looks different.
December 24, 2021
Africa

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The trip of a life-time
The sailing trip that Yvonne and Bob Vosse-Huisman from the congregation Sneeck-Sperkhem in the Netherlands embarked on in August 2019 was scheduled to take a year. They had prepared themselves for all kinds of eventualities, but not for the coronavirus pandemic.
December 14, 2021
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Determination leads to the goal
What do a widow seeking justice and a mountaineer have in common? Both need determination to reach their goal. Christians too need to be persistent in order to prepare adequately for the return of Christ.
December 2, 2021
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Lead the way: International Day for Tolerance 2021
“You may say I’m a dreamer, but I’m not the only one. I hope someday you'll join us and the world will be as one.” John Lennon wrote these words, and the song has become a classic. The concept of tolerance has also aged. The sheen has gone. Here are some thoughts on the International Day for Tolerance.
November 16, 2021
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“All I wanted was to find some peace”
What moves people to decide to take their own life? This was a question that spirit magazine put to three people who have been directly affected by the subject of suicide. A few days after World Suicide Prevention Day, here are their responses.
September 30, 2021
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Seek and find: the road to peace
Jesus Christ has many names. As Prince of Peace His appearance takes on a quality that many people have difficulties with. How can we learn from the master of peace? Reflections on the International Day of Prayer for Peace on 21 September.
September 21, 2021
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A firm foundation is required
The valley is extremely dry and hot, the houses there are cheaply built. Then the torrential rains cause a flash flood that picks up speed as it tears through the valley … The chosen ground decides over death and life. This is what Jesus declared 2,000 years ago.
September 20, 2021
Bible study

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Music is my life
“Tina im Kirchturm”—in English: “Tina in the church tower”: this is the name of a series that has been running on YouTube since January 2021. There, a budding music teacher from the Hannover South congregation in Germany posts music videos for children, to which they can sing and dance along.
September 13, 2021
Children

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Stop and help the other!
Mother Teresa died on 5 September 1997. The date was chosen to observe the International Day of Charity. Actually, it is a scandal that humanity has to be reminded of helping the destitute. Here are some thoughts on compassion and love for the other.
September 6, 2021
anniversary Profile

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Paying attention to the fine print
How do Christians believe? What do Christians believe? When do Christians believe? Difficult questions? Not exactly. Actually, the respective answers are quite simple: genuinely, everything, and always! That’s the theory in any event. But as is so often the case things can be different in practice.
August 30, 2021
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Changes in the circle of the Apostles (01/2021)
Again the Chief Apostle was hardly able to travel in the first half of the year and could therefore ordain and retire only a few Apostles. Instead, he asked the District Apostles to perform these ministerial acts on his behalf. At the end of June 2021, 337 Apostles were active around the world.
July 15, 2021
Africa

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“Onward, upward, homeward…” in stereo
When Chief Apostle Jean-Luc Schneider sets off for the Good Friday divine service, he will also be following a cultural connection that will most likely be familiar to friends of modern art. It has to do with a sculpture that reminds us of a hymn from our choir book: "Onward, upward, homeward..." — a brief page view:
April 2, 2015
Good Friday Chief Apostle

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