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2007-12-18 issue:

Discussion Resource - Dec. 30, 2007

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The Mennonite
Dec. 18, 2007

Discussion guide for Dec. 30, 2007

All our hopes and fears
By Mike Clymer
Page 12

When have you felt the most basic motivation of love? When have you felt the most basic motivation of fear?

Do you agree that Christmas "festivity inspires more selfishness than generosity, more weariness than joy"? How can we resist this?


In the unlocked cages of God’s apocalyptic zoo
Poem by David Wright
Page 15

What is a new thought you have about the Peaceable Kingdom (from Isaiah) after reflecting on this poem?

What has the Peaceable Kingdom meant to you over the years?


Making the church more offensive
By Gordon Houser
Page 30

How could your congregation be more "offensive" and freer from society?

How could the DIY (do it yourself) movement change Mennonite Church USA?


More peace this Christmas?
By Everett J. Thomas
Page 32

Do you believe the world is more peaceful this Christmas? Why or why not?