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Ours is a faith rooted in incarnation – yet so many young people struggle with their body image.

Pop Culture and God – Part One: Body Image

Posted on April 8, 2009 by allison

Ever since Jacob fell in love with Rachel in the Book of Genesis, the victory of beauty over wits has raged on and on.  Jacob ended up marrying Leah, but Genesis tells us that it was Rachel who was more … Continue reading →

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Part One: Body Image – as it was for Leah so it is for the rest of us

Posted on April 4, 2009 by allison

A sermon based on Genesis 29:21-35 – submitted by Susan Moore, Coordinator of Youth and Young Families, The Parish of the Ascension, Mount Pearl, NL. Page One – Brokenness in the Biblical World. Leah was unloved.  There is nothing more … Continue reading →

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Coming your way…

Posted on April 2, 2009 by allison

Pop culture has a significant impact on youth, the way we see ourselves, the way we interact with each other and with God, on many aspects of our lives.  Over the next week or so I will be posting a … Continue reading →

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