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Author: Allan Smith

Innisfil, Ontario, Canada

One July FirstPodcast

Wednesday, July 2, 2014 Allan Smith

On the first of July, 1983, I had the arduous task of packing up and moving out a music and Christian supply centre that I had been running for about three years. A friend and I packed up his trunk with what remaining stock I had and piled … Read more

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God's ManualPodcast

Saturday, May 3, 2014 Allan Smith

A man carries a heavy box into his garage, places it on the floor, and begins to assemble the lawnmower contained inside. His wife comes to watch. "Honey, you seem to be having some trouble," his wife observes. "No, I'm doing okay, … Read more

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Staying In TunePodcast

Wednesday, April 9, 2014 Allan Smith

My wife, who plays guitar with me, commented to me recently about how quickly I could tune my guitar, sometimes even without a tuner. Others who have watched me fiddle with the strings have said the same. I believe that the reason I can do … Read more

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Stolen DinnerPodcast

Monday, February 10, 2014 Allan Smith

My wife and I, along with her dad, decided to visit her mother in the hospital following her surgery. Before I left home, I pulled out a couple of frozen prime steaks and placed them on the kitchen counter to thaw while we were away, … Read more

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Praying Against Evil SpiritsPodcast

Thursday, November 21, 2013 Allan Smith

A few years ago, I was employed by the Salvation Army as a bail supervisor. My work entailed receiving, by court order, individuals who required weekly appointments at our office, and reminding the bail clients of their conditions of … Read more

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Wonderful Delayed AnswerPodcast

Monday, October 21, 2013 Allan Smith

A number of years ago, my wife's mother, in her eighties, was hospitalized for observation for a variety of concerns. While she was there, a retired pastor she was related to, but whom she detested, came to visit her. I heard her say under … Read more

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The Corn Field ConnectionPodcast

Tuesday, September 10, 2013 Allan Smith

Recently while driving into town, I noticed that the corn on the edge of a farm field was only half the height of the stalks in the centre part. I'm sure that this difference in growth was because the plants on the edge were in the shade … Read more

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God's Healing JuicePodcast

Friday, August 23, 2013 Allan Smith

Now, I'm not suggesting that you all go out and buy a bottle of wine; that sort of thing is between you and the Lord! But years ago, I worked in the field of medical research, and I stumbled on a research paper on a study done at the … Read more

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The BackpackPodcast

Wednesday, July 17, 2013 Allan Smith

I've noticed in recent years that many kids are carrying backpacks to school, which look like they are a real burden to them. Some of them look like the Hunchback of Notre Dame, as they trudge along the street. Interestingly enough, … Read more

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Thinning OutPodcast

Tuesday, May 28, 2013 Allan Smith

The company that owns the forest behind my son's country property has been actively cutting down trees, which I thought was a shame, the bit of a tree hugger that I am. But what they are doing is thinning out the forest, so that the … Read more

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Tuesday, November 10, 2026 – In Asia — A new friend shared about how he uses his business to support his church planting movement ministries in three countries. Pray that this business could easily be set up in our area and it would support our national workers financially. Pray as well for wisdom to know where to reach out with the gospel these next months, and to stand strong through persecution.

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Today's Verse

Job 37:5-6 – God's voice thunders in marvelous ways; he does great things beyond our understanding. He says to the snow, "Fall on the earth," and to the rain shower, "Be a mighty downpour." (NIV)5

Today's Daily Manna

Jeremiah 1:5a – Before I formed you in the womb I knew you, before you were born I set you apart. (NIV)

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  • Today's Bible Reading:2 Matthew 23:29-39
  • Today's One-Year3 Bible Passage: Acts 13-14
  • Today's Two-Year4 Bible Passages: 1 Kings 5; Galatians 1:1-10
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Defend the Bible? I would just as soon defend a lion. Just turn the Bible loose. It will defend itself. – Charles H. Spurgeon6

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