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The War Cry | CHRISTMAS 2014
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Contents
"Christmas is built upon a beautiful
and intentional paradox; that the
birth of the homeless should be
celebrated in every home."
-- G.K. Chesterton
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Have We Seen the Light?
by GENERAL ANDR� COX
Will we be remembered for making the world
a better place, or for our selfishness and greed?
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Opening Your Heart's Door
by COMMISSIONER DAVID JEFFREY
It's easy to gloss over the human element in the Christmas
story. Take Mary. Pregnant. Unmarried. Alone.
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What Child is This?
by LT. COLONEL ALLEN SATTERLEE
Suddenly events predicted long before began to unfold,
with unimagined consequences.
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Something to Give
by DIANE STARK
When we're thrown by life's problems,
it helps to share from our inner assets.
A L S O I N T H I S I S S U E
FRONTLINES: JOE MADDON'S
THANKSMAS
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TEAMWORK THAT WORKS
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FEELING AT HOME
WITH THE LOWLY
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ROCKIN THE RED KETTLE
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IN THE MOMENT
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FAMILY FUN
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On the Cover:
The Spirit of Christmas, by
Greg Olsen, �2013 Greg Olsen. For this
and other inspirational paintings by the
artist, visit www.gregolsen.com.
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