A Not-So-Silent Night: Behind the Scenes at Christmas Time

By: Tania Harris | God Conversations

It’s mid-December and by now you will have heard the carol “Silent Night” as you’ve wandered through the shops or joined in at a Carols event. It’s a beautiful song, made all the more magical when sung in the stillness of a starry evening.

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The NZ Pastor and His Daughter, who Cared for Volcano Victims

By: Clare Bruce

A New Zealand church pastor and his daughter were among those administering first aid, prayer and comfort to burns victims, after the Whakaari / White Island volcanic eruption on Monday afternoon.
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10 Classic and Delicious Recipes to Try This Christmas

By: Holly Carroll

If you’re entertaining for Christmas and need a bit of fresh inspiration, give some of these classic recipes a try. Here’s a list of mains, salads and desserts for the festive season that are perfect for the whole family.

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3 Reasons to Buy Coffee for Strangers

By: yesHeis

Apple, Starbucks and Harley Davidson, each have done everything they can to understand the wants and needs of their customers, while delivering solutions to those needs at interactive and human levels.
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Donating to Charity Replacing Traditional Gift Giving this Christmas

By: McCrindle

The first Tuesday after the Black Friday and Cyber Monday sales is known as Giving Tuesday. In contrast to these mega sales events which encourage rapid consumerism, Giving Tuesday promotes an international day of charitable giving at the beginning of the Christmas and holiday season.
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Why We Should Trade In Our Education Bias

By: Michael McQueen

If you rose through the grades of the schooling system in the last forty years or so, it is almost certain that at some point you were encouraged toward university.

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A Christmas Album Born In Pain Brings Purpose For Melanie Penn: ‘Immanuel: The Folk Sessions’

By: Laura Bennett

It’s hard to imagine a more wondrous Christmas setting than a snow-lined New York City with sparkling city lights, filled with the sound of carollers offering Christmas cheer.
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Reinhard Bonnke, Gospel Preacher to Africa and Influencer of Millions, Dies Age 79

By: Clare Bruce

Renowned Christian evangelist Reinhard Bonnke, one of the most prolific missionary-preachers of the modern era, has died, aged 79.
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Daniel Craig’s ‘Knives Out’ Will Keep You Guessing – And Make You Look Inward, Too

By: Laura Bennett

While Daniel Craig is the best Bond, it’s nice to know he can be the best at other things too.

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