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The original Christmas gift

Posted on December 8, 2024 by George Hawke

Can you remember what you got for Christmas last year? How about 5 years ago? How about 2000 years ago? The magic and excitement of receiving gifts at Christmas has somewhat diminished for me as I’ve gotten older. Like most … Continue reading →

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Thanksgiving Day

Posted on November 24, 2024 by George Hawke

Next Thursday is Thanksgiving day in the USA when they share a family meal, attend church services, and view special sporting events. This celebration began when settlers who arrived from England in the 17th century dedicated a day to give … Continue reading →

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Don’t forget to remember

Posted on November 10, 2024 by George Hawke

How you remember things? Some people use mnemonics like “ROY G. BIV” for the colours of the rainbow. Or in sheet music, “Every good boy deserves fruit” for the treble lines and “FACE” for the treble spaces. And “Good burritos … Continue reading →

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The cure for death

Posted on November 3, 2024 by George Hawke

The shadow of death looms over all our lives – rich or poor, young or old. It is the great inescapable equaliser that cuts across nationality, social status, physical ability, gender, sexuality, and belief. It is therefore not surprising that … Continue reading →

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When Jesus returns

Posted on October 3, 2024 by George Hawke

The sound of a father’s footsteps approaching the front door – the same thing can mean different things to different people. For the two year old that sound may be the most exciting noise she’s heard all day. For the … Continue reading →

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God is the greatest father

Posted on September 1, 2024 by George Hawke

Today is the first day of the spring season when there is new growth and flowering of vegetation. In fact we have been getting spring weather for the last ten days. Because of this, there were plenty of flowers to … Continue reading →

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Prophecies about Jesus: He would experience intense suffering

Posted on August 27, 2024 by George Hawke

Did you know that many aspects of the crucifixion of Christ are mentioned in the Old Testament? When Jesus was about to die, He cried out in a loud voice “My God, my God, why have you forsaken me?” (Mt. … Continue reading →

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Train for eternity

Posted on August 15, 2024 by George Hawke

Exercise and sport provide a myriad of benefits to our wellbeing. There are physical health advantages such as better heart and lung health, higher bone density, lower blood pressure, better balance, flexibility and function. There’s also the psychological gains of … Continue reading →

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Eternal glory awaits those who …

Posted on July 24, 2024 by George Hawke

Have you ever dreamed of excelling at something? Being the world’s best? Having crowds cheer for you? To have people say your name with awe and speak well of you. Respect. Kudos. Glory. Fame. A few, like Usain Bolt and … Continue reading →

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Prophecies about Jesus: He would be betrayed

Posted on June 30, 2024 by George Hawke

Did you know that the betrayal of Jesus by Judas Iscariot was not an accident, as it was predicted in Old Testament times? After David had reigned for about 30 years, his son Absalom conspired to become king. So David … Continue reading →

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