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95 Piccadilly – January 2, 2025
Merry Christmas! Though it’s an almost forgotten piece of our culture, today very much is Christmas, the ninth of the twelve days of the Christian season, ending with the start of Epiphany and the arrival of the Magi, a season that commemorated with the birth of Christ. As Christmas 2024 came upon me so suddenly,…
Read MoreLet’s talk…a new perspective on the story of Jesus’s birth
Let’s talk…a new perspective on the story of Jesus’s birth As we approach Christmas, we are often swept into a familiar rhythm: decorating the tree, preparing festive meals, and of course, retelling the beloved story of Jesus’ birth. This story is one we’ve heard countless times. From the angel’s announcement to the shepherds, to the arrival of…
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Even when we’re young, there is something intrinsically nostalgic about Christmas. It’s in the way the boughs hang from staircases and across mantles, red baubles and plaid bows, and trees lighted like stars glistening by night, and it’s easy, as children, to suspend our worldly beliefs and welcome in a Dickensian realism, if only for…
Read More95 Piccadilly – December 12th issue
Our world can seem far removed from the dark, damp days of fighting that engulfed the First World War. We can look back over time and see our lives as very different, only connected to the past by the stories left by our grandfathers and the great writings of such iconic literary symbols as Ernest…
Read MoreThis Column Will Save Your Life – December 12th issue
Let’s talk…Keeping Christ in Christmas Christmas is a season of joy, generosity, and togetherness, but for many, it can sometimes feel like the true meaning of the holiday gets overshadowed by commercialism and secular traditions. However, there are countless individuals and families who continue to find meaningful ways to keep the focus on Christ during…
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Let’s talk…Make this Season Joyful I met Jessica a few years ago after she left the shelter. Jessica had been a victim in a tragic car wreck which left her without an arm. As a disabled, she lost custody of three little boys; as well as losing a husband, a home and income. As a…
Read More95 Piccadilly – December 5 issue
While the church calendar says it’s only Advent, the next season, Christmas, has seemingly sprung up all around us. Perhaps because, these days, we are seeing it even before Halloween, it sometimes seems hard to find the Christmas spirit, despite our best efforts. After all, it seems clear that a modern Christmas isn’t exactly what…
Read MoreLet’s talk…The unhealthiness of unforgiveness to body, mind and especially the Soul
Let’s talk…The unhealthiness of unforgiveness to body, mind and especially the Soul By Jean Davenport-Niles The emotion of unforgiveness plagues many people. Mayoclinic.org states that this emotion can negatively affect your health -mentally, as well as immune system, heart and blood pressure. This medical organization states that it is in your best interest to release…
Read More95 Piccadilly – November 28th issue
By Shane Gilreath As we grow older, small things seem to mean more. It’s something I think about often: my appreciation of this or that and how things once were done. As we wake up this Thanksgiving, let us embrace the day for what it is – a chance for gratitude and to acknowledge the…
Read MoreLet’s talk…top foods to fight breast cancer risks
Let’s talk…top foods to fight breast cancer risks By Jean Davenport-Niles Breast cancer affects one out of eight American women, with more diagnoses rising every year. Dr. Nicole Saphier writes, “the biggest risk factors for breast cancer are women who are either aging or have genetic mutations.” Other external factors include environmental toxins, ultra-processed foods,…
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