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Stoney Creek, Ontario, Canada

Motivated By A BirdPodcast

Tuesday, June 19, 2012 Robert Barlow

It's not often that I just sit and do nothing. I would say that that is probably a good way to describe most of us. We like to do things, accomplish much, and have the pleasure of getting things done. … Read more

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Never Enough TimePodcast

Sunday, June 3, 2012 Robert Barlow

"I never have time to read my Bible or pray." There is never enough time. You know it and I know it. And the older we get, the faster the time seems to go. It might have something to do … Read more

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I'm First!Podcast

Friday, October 21, 2011 Robert Barlow

Don't you just hate them? I mean, really? Who do they think they are anyway? We have all been there when someone pushes themselves to the front of what is happening and declares to everyone else, "I can do it … Read more

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Just Another PlayPodcast

Monday, October 3, 2011 Robert Barlow

Have you ever been around someone who is so excited about something that it rubs off on you? I have, many times. But last August, I had opportunity to discover it again. My granddaughter was attending day camp for two … Read more

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Good At One ThingPodcast

Saturday, October 16, 2010 Robert Barlow

Have you ever tried to do something, and no matter what you do, it just doesn't happen the way it should? That is because God has created us to excel in at least one thing, and we just get by … Read more

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DustingPodcast

Saturday, October 2, 2010 Robert Barlow

Don't you just love cleaning house? Our street is under construction. It doesn't matter how often I dust, it is still very dusty in the house. Now you know why I started with the question that I did. Dust. That … Read more

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Self-Help BooksPodcast

Tuesday, January 1, 2008 Robert Barlow

Have you ever read any of the self-help books? I heard that these books make up the majority of books sold today. Many of them are for people like me, who have a hard time adapting to the new ways … 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)

Today's Bible Readings

  • 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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