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Month: August 2007

The Pink Elephant PrinciplePodcast

Tuesday, August 21, 2007 Brenda Wood

The Pink Elephant Principle is very simple. Dear readers, let's all close our eyes and think of pink elephants! See pink elephants playing hopscotch on the plains of Africa! Watch pink elephants as they tread water in the river! Gaze … Read more

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The Heavens DeclarePodcast

Monday, August 20, 2007 Dee Renaud

I've recently developed quite an interest in photography — landscapes, birds, and flowers — but particularly sunsets. Living in an area where I can watch the sun set every evening only a few minutes from my home has allowed me … Read more

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Making A WhistlePodcast

Sunday, August 19, 2007 John Stuart

My father-in-law, Bill Smith, was a remarkably talented man. He was a hydraulic engineer, so he could fix basically anything that was mechanical. He grew up in the countryside, and as a young man, worked on various farms. I guess … Read more

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The CallPodcast

Saturday, August 18, 2007 Valerie Macdonald

For the last ten years or so, I have organized the annual street sale in our neighbourhood: setting the date, notifying the residents, and placing the ad in the paper. In my notice to the residents, there is a comment … Read more

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The Abused KittenPodcast

Friday, August 17, 2007 Robert Clark

Over the past several years, our now eleven-year-old daughter has been persistent in asking for a cat. My wife and I tried to placate her with fish. This worked for a while, but she finally exclaimed, "Daddy, you can't hold … Read more

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Touching Another LifePodcast

Thursday, August 16, 2007 Marilyn Allanson

On Sunday, November 3, 2003, my mother-in-law had her eightieth birthday. We celebrated by having open house. I had many people praying that I would have the strength to be able to get through this and that all would go … Read more

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Looking For ExcusesPodcast

Wednesday, August 15, 2007 Carol Merrill

Several times this week, I found myself struggling with my impatience. I have been frustrated, and I find myself being argumentative with others with whom I have no disagreement. I have asked for guidance and patience from God while engaging … Read more

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Salmon Journey ContinuedPodcast

Tuesday, August 14, 2007 Dee Renaud

A couple of years ago, I wrote a devotional after watching the salmon swim upstream at the falls near where we live. Last year when I went to watch them again, it was a totally different scene. The water level … Read more

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HopePodcast

Monday, August 13, 2007 Judy Miller

I have changed jobs a few times over the years. In each case, there was some reason I chose to resign from that position. The older I get, the harder I find the interviews for a new job. And yet, … Read more

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Two LegsPodcast

Sunday, August 12, 2007 Ivie Bozeman

Months spent in a leg cast as a child taught me to identify with a quotation in Adult Bible Studies recently, that a Christian needs two healthy legs. During my confinement, I learned why God had given mankind two legs … Read more

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