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Month: August 2012

Time, Our Most Precious CommodityPodcast

Tuesday, August 21, 2012 Vena Poole

When I was a new Christian, I was so enthralled with the singing of the congregation, their beautiful harmony, and their enthusiasm, that I did not even comprehend the meaning of the words, until one day, the congregation sang that … Read more

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Life's Hot MomentsPodcast

Monday, August 20, 2012 Allan Smith

As I was watering our vegetable garden at the back of the house, I was reminded of times when I needed refreshing from God, times when I was experiencing some of life's hot displeasures. Last night, the power went off, … Read more

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We Are AdriftPodcast

Sunday, August 19, 2012 Julie Bowles

You would think, after owning a boat for the past five years, that some things would become automatic, such as checking that the rope is secured to the anchor. Well, apparently not, as anchor number two departed from us today. … Read more

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Do What You CanPodcast

Saturday, August 18, 2012 Brenda Wood

This census of the Israelites who left Egypt did not include women and children, nor possibly 55,000 Levites. So if there were an average of one woman and two and a half children for every male over twenty, that would … Read more

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Running Against The WindPodcast

Friday, August 17, 2012 Rosemary Hagedorn

With all the hot weather that we have had, we were grateful when we finally received the much-needed rain. With the rain came a gentle, cool breeze that brought relief and comfort to our household. The other day, as I … Read more

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The Hearing OrganPodcast

Thursday, August 16, 2012 Parise Arakelian

All was readied for one of my most exciting experiences in the operating room. As assistant to the surgeon, I had gathered all the supplies and instruments needed to perform middle ear surgery. Hearing is regulated by the middle ear. … Read more

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Try, Try AgainPodcast

Wednesday, August 15, 2012 Anton Stander

I remember when ballpoint pens first appeared in the late 'forties. Most teachers in South Africa wanted nothing to do with them. They preferred, actually demanded, that all submitted work be done with either dipping pen and ink or with … Read more

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A Strong FoundationPodcast

Tuesday, August 14, 2012 Lori Ciccanti

As a child, I remember walking with my parents through an old, abandoned house in the woods, not far from my aunt's residence. This property had been vandalized by neighbourhood kids, and there was broken glass and debris everywhere. Despite … Read more

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StandbyPodcast

Monday, August 13, 2012 Pat Bell

My young adult son needed a ride to a warehouse in an industrial park. He was going to the storage space used by a volunteer organization which our family supports. There was a scheduled work party in preparation for Summerfolk, … Read more

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Beat The HeatPodcast

Sunday, August 12, 2012 Patricia Day

The power of the sun beating down on the earth is oppressive. Every living thing wilts as dehydration begins. Leaves and flowers dip their heads as moisture evaporates. Animals seek shade in an effort to find relief. Human movements and … Read more

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