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Author: Rosemary Hagedorn

Penetanguishene, Ontario, Canada

Clicking NoisesPodcast

Thursday, March 18, 2010 Rosemary Hagedorn

A click here and a click there, and then another click, and another click. The index finger keeps clicking on the mouse and the eyes keep watching the computer monitor to see the white arrow deleting and manipulating the coloured … Read more

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Tiny Running FeetPodcast

Monday, March 8, 2010 Rosemary Hagedorn

The stillness is suddenly interrupted by the sound of tiny feet, in socks, running exuberantly down the aisle. Eyes sparkling with delight, the little boy runs towards the front of the church with outstretched arms. The assistant to the pastor … Read more

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The Telephone CallPodcast

Sunday, February 21, 2010 Rosemary Hagedorn

It all started with a telephone call. "Hello. Is this the home of Rosemary Hagedorn, who writes devotionals for the local newspaper?" The person on the other end of the phone line was asking me where I get my inspiration … Read more

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The Empty Shell (2)Podcast

Thursday, September 21, 2006 Rosemary Hagedorn

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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The Empty Shell (1)Podcast

Wednesday, September 20, 2006 Rosemary Hagedorn

"An empty shell": these words of truth kept echoing over and over in my mind. I was driving my friend, Anna, home from church, and I mentioned to her how I had been neglecting my Bible reading and prayer time … Read more

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Tears In My WallpaperPodcast

Thursday, May 11, 2006 Rosemary Hagedorn

My granddaughter, Sierra, now six years old, came to visit her grandpa and grandma during the Christmas holidays. "Magga," (her name for Grandma) "would you come to the bathroom with me?" she asked me. "Of course, I will," I answered. … Read more

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The Lonely Twig

Tuesday, July 12, 2005 Rosemary Hagedorn

Spring had finally arrived! The buds on the trees and bushes were slowly starting to unfurl, clothing their surroundings with varying shades of luscious, bright greens. This is the time of year that I like going for walks. My friend … Read more

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Scrabble Insight

Friday, July 2, 2004 Rosemary Hagedorn

One of my favourite games is the game of Scrabble. The game begins when each player picks a letter tile from all the letter tiles which are turned face down. The person drawing the tile closest to the letter "A" … Read more

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No Thanks!

Thursday, March 25, 2004 Rosemary Hagedorn

Intricate snowflakes are falling to the ground, steadily covering the green grass and black asphalt with a soft, white blanket. The branch of the evergreen tree is moving slightly outside my living room window, indicating that there is a bit … Read more

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The Flickering In The Woods

Saturday, December 13, 2003 Rosemary Hagedorn

As I casually looked out my window the other morning, I saw a tiny red and sometimes green light, flickering in the woods. As I neared the window to get a closer look, I noticed a tiny water droplet dangling … Read more

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Today's Verse

Psalm 51:12 – Restore to me the joy of your salvation and grant me a willing spirit, to sustain me. (NIV)5

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Matthew 5:3a – God blesses those who are poor and realize their need for him… (NLT)

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  • Today's Bible Reading:2 Matthew 21:1-45
  • Today's One-Year3 Bible Passage: Acts 7-8
  • Today's Two-Year4 Bible Passages: 2 Samuel 14; 2 Corinthians 4:1-15
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Forgiveness is the well from which we draw the water to wash others' feet. – D. Siler6

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