While the soldiers stood at attention during a parade, a private waved to someone in the crowd. "Jones, never do that again!" the drill instructor whispered.
But a few minutes later, the soldier waved a second time. Back in the barracks after the parade, the DI stormed in and barked for Jones to come front and center.
The pastor of the church was looking over the cradle in the church's soon to be put away nativity scene when he noticed that the baby Jesus was missing from among the figures.
Immediately he turned and went outside and saw a little boy with a red wagon. In the wagon was the figure of the little infant, Jesus.
"'Twas the day after Christmas and all through the room
Strewn wrappings were crying for use of a broom.
The children were scattered the friends' gifts exploring
Since now most of theirs were broken or boring.
'Jesus didn't say, "Come to me all who are crushing it, living your best life and I will give you rest."
He said, "Come to me all you are weary and I will give you rest."
If you're discouraged, tired, or weary, don't worry. That's exactly how Jesus expected you to come to Him.'
@lukelezon
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A discussion about Truth and Reconciliation with two members of the Wiikwemkoong First Nation, and a member and Chief of the Aundeck Omni Kaning First Nation.
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