Archive for September, 2006

RestsPodcast

Saturday, September 30, 2006

I remember well the excitement of starting piano lessons. I still have the little beginner book: "Here we go, up a row, to a birthday party" — all played on three notes in the right hand. Then there followed, "Dolly … Read more

Near And FarPodcast

Friday, September 29, 2006

Sometimes we can get too pally with God and treat Him with unintended disrespect. I can remember hearing a pastor at a summer camp starting his prayer with the words, "Hey God," as if he were addressing a mule or … Read more

Garage Sale TreasuresPodcast

Thursday, September 28, 2006

Every Saturday, from the rise of the early morning sun, and even in the rain, the streets become alive with a different kind of commuter. This commuter is not heading to work in the city, but rather heading from street … Read more

What Lies Within UsPodcast

Wednesday, September 27, 2006

I was reading through a magazine that came to our home from a company that employed my husband for most of his working years. There were two particular quotations that I noticed. One was from Edward Gibbon, the historian, which … Read more

UnderstandingPodcast

Tuesday, September 26, 2006

One recent evening, I came upon a student who was talking on a mobile telephone in the computer suite where I work. We do not allow casual mobile-phone ring-tones being used, because students are here to work on their assignments. … Read more

When Do You Fasten Your Seatbelt?Podcast

Monday, September 25, 2006

When I enter my car, after closing the door, I immediately fasten my seatbelt. It is then that I start the engine and check my mirrors before pulling out. A family member, however, gets in, starts the car, checks the … Read more

Teach The Children WellPodcast

Sunday, September 24, 2006

When my granddaughter was four years old, she spent some time with us during the summer. I took her to her favourite fast-food restaurant, and she got the much-anticipated kid's meal with its treasure inside. For some unknown reason, I … Read more

WaspPodcast

Saturday, September 23, 2006

I work in an old Victorian building, built in 1849, that has been annexed by a newer twenty-first-century one. There are connecting corridors with associated stairs to the new rooms. During the construction of the upper bridge between buildings, I … Read more

Who Will Speak For Me?Podcast

Friday, September 22, 2006

Perhaps you have been guilty, as I have been, of discreetly packing away photographs of married couples when one of the spouses has changed their partner. When my husband Ron and I divorced, I often wondered if my name was … Read more

The Empty Shell (2)Podcast

Thursday, September 21, 2006

I remember being invited to attend a Bible study held at our church, and being very reluctant to attend it, but for some reason, my busy schedule allowed it. The Bible study, indeed, was a life-changer! At the end of … Read more

 



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