When this goes up, it will be Christmas morning here in Oz. May you have a blessed and Holy Christmas, giving thanks that the Son of God became human for our sakes, and gave up his life for our sins. (I can't help thinking of Easter at Christmas time).

We've really enjoyed bringing Sola Panel to you this year, and eagerly looking forward to next year. Thanks to all our loyal readers who have read and engaged and thought and prayed.

For now, we're going to take a brief holiday. We'll be back here again in mid January.

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One of the things we're doing as we wrap up the year here at Sola Panel is to ask our contributors to share some of their highlights for the year from the world of reading and the web. Here's Sandy Grant's contribution:

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One of the things we're doing as we wrap up the year here at Sola Panel is to ask our contributors to share some of their highlights for the year from the world of reading and the web. Here's Jean Williams's contribution:

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I've just read through the Apostle Paul's letters and noted all the words he uses to describe his ministry. It's a fascinating and humbling list.

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One of the things we're doing as we wrap up the year here at Sola Panel is to ask our contributors to share some of their highlights for the year from the world of reading and the web. Here's Scott Newling's contribution:

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One of the things we're doing as we wrap up the year here at Sola Panel is to ask our contributors to share some of their highlights for the year from the world of reading and the web. Here's Lionel Windsor's contribution:

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Tony's due back from long service leave real soon now (and there is much rejoicing). But here's one last Saturday offering.

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The year is winding down, and life is unravelling a little around the edges. I'm no longer so keen to get up early and read my Bible. Chores go neglected. The kids' homework tapers off, then stops. The days I planned so carefully at the start of the year and launched myself into with shiny new enthusiasm gradually become chaotic and disorganized.

We're all tired out, sick of the familiar tasks. We drag ourselves out of bed and into the car in the mornings. We hold onto what's left of our routine by our fingertips. We feel like we deserve some respite—some reward for getting this far. We'll make it to the end of the year—to holidays and rest and a new start—we will!—but we'll be glad when we get there.

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Winter arrived in Monterrey with a bang this week. As a result, we joined the shivering throng at our local giant hardware chain (Australian readers: think Bunnings on steroids) to buy a heater. We were served by Sergio¹ who spoke excellent English, who had wonderful customer service skills, who knew very little about heaters and who got me thinking about evangelism.

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Most people probably ignored the International Men's Day on 19th November. Those who didn't may have noticed the launch of a new website One in Three (www.oneinthree.com.au). This is the latest attempt from the male rights movement (which most, perhaps, don't even know exists!) to break another appalling silence in our society.

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