Jesus Christ was innocent, but was charged, convicted and sentenced to death on a cross. He took the punishment for our sins and paid the price so that we can be reconciled with God. After three days in the grave He arose and is in heaven to be our mediator.

E – Empty Tomb

A – Alive Forevermore

S – Salvation, Full and Free

T – Today is the Day of Resurrection

E – Everlasting Life for Those who Believe

R – Rejoice and Be Glad

He has risen, just as He said. (Matthew 28:6)

Wishing you all a blessed Easter.

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I came from the city when I married this farmer and knew absolutely nothing about farming. I learned a lot the three years I lived on the farm, but did not feel that love for the land as my husband did. It was for each of us a second marriage (our first spouses passed away) and even though we were not compatible in many areas our love succeeded, because we knew God and tried to live by His teachings. The Bible tells us in Ephesians 4:26 “not to let the sun go down on your anger.” Do not ever go to sleep angry.

This Valentine’s Day let us show in an extraordinary way our love for the special person in our life.

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The soldiers who left home to fight in a wartorn country?

The soldiers who came back from war, their bodies and minds torn to pieces?

When the doorbell rang and a messenger brought a message of death?

This Remembrance Day we need to remember, and never forget, what our fathers, grandfathers and forefathers did for the freedom of others.

There are still soldiers fighting in different parts of the world. We need to pray that they will know Who brought the ultimate sacrifice, so they can be free from the oppression of sin and be assured of the mansion that is waiting them in heaven (John 14:3), no matter what happens in this world. Our prayers can travel where no words can reach.

Let’s not forget to remember them.

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There are still so many things that we can be thankful for. We have a roof over our head, many of us have loving families and we know that the Lord is in control if we let Him into our life.

When we read the Psalms we can see how thankful David is time and again, because he knows who is in control of his life. Psalm 95:2,3 tell us, “Let us come before Him with thanksgiving… for the Lord is a great God…”

Let us be thankful even for the small blessings we received this past year.

Happy Thanksgiving Day!

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It is wonderful to see how the generations keep growing. When God created male and female He told them “Be fruitful and increase in number…” (Genesis 1:28).

Let us remember the great-grandmas who brought their children into the world and often after a very busy and fruitful life now live in obscurity, alone and sometimes forgotten.

Mothers need to be recognized. They so often work beyond any time of day and night. Make their day special for them.

Some of the grandchildren have brand new babies. They need the support from their mothers and sometimes grandmothers. Let us not break the cycle.

Happy Mother’s Day to all the mothers.

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The eyes of the veterans show grief and some openly weep when they are reminded of the war they fought in. They lost comrades and close friends. Many were hurt and some continue to suffer because of it. Today, soldiers still come home aching in body, mind and spirit. Some come home in coffins. The soldiers fought for the freedom of others and many gave their life.

Let us remember.

Christ gave His life for us so that we could have freedom from sin. John 8:36 says: If therefore the Son ( Jesus) shall make you free, you shall be free indeed. We can claim this promise.

Let us remember.

Addy Oberlin writes from Swan Lake, Manitoba

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When I wanted to become a citizen of God’s Kingdom, I studied the Book, the Holy Bible. I memorized many verses, and I now accept the fact that the door to my Heavenly Home will be open when God calls me home. My responsibility is to live according to His will that I am obligated to seek each day.

– Addy Oberlin writes from

Swan River, Manitoba

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On Good Friday we remember that Jesus Christ was nailed to a cross as a worst criminal, even though He was innocent. In the Old Testament the blood of a perfect lamb, without any blemish, was used once a year for the cleansing of the sins of the people. In the New Testament Jesus became the perfect sacrifice, because He was without sin, and did it once and for all.

But Christ did not stay on the cross. At Easter He arose from the dead and He is alive. Let’s celebrate a risen Saviour this week. Have a Happy Easter.

– Addy Oberlin writes from Swan River, Manitoba

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Then there is the box of chocolates and the flowers. The candy box has to be red, because red represents love and red roses are a favourite.

The colour red in the Bible represents the blood of Christ, shed for us to show His love. In John 3:16 we can read how God loved the world so much that He gave up His only son for us.

Let’s show our love this Valentine’s Day by doing something special for someone else.

– Addy Oberlin writes from

Swan River, Manitoba

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The families of the soldiers are also affected by the war and they need our prayers. Let’s pray that God will comfort them and carry them through these troubled times. God who “heals the broken hearted and binds up their wounds” (Psalm 147:3) can give peace from the trauma and bloodshed of warfare.

– Addy Oberlin writes from Swan River, Manitoba

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