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Month: October 2012

Discouragement And DeliverancePodcast

Wednesday, October 31, 2012 Joel Jongkind

October 31st is "Reformation Day", the day when, in 1517, Martin Luther posted his 95 statements on the Castle Church doors in Wittenberg, Germany. In preparation for a church service in which this fact was to be mentioned, I studied … Read more

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If I Take The Wings Of The MorningPodcast

Tuesday, October 30, 2012 Mary Daniel

Years ago, this Scripture was quoted to me by a dear friend and family doctor as being the epitaph on a simple stone marking the grave of the famous American aviator, author, inventor, explorer, and social activist, Charles Lindbergh, on … Read more

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The OrganistPodcast

Monday, October 29, 2012 Lynne Phipps

Many years ago, I attended a church where the organist was deaf. Throughout the singing of the hymns, she would be actively tickling the keyboard while at the same time vigilantly watching the music conductor, through a mirror, in order … Read more

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I Like BreadPodcast

Sunday, October 28, 2012 John Stuart

I like bread. I like it a lot. Whether it's the bread that I toast in the morning, the sandwich that I eat for lunch, or the roll that I may have with dinner, my conclusion is the same: Bread … Read more

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ZacchaeusPodcast

Saturday, October 27, 2012 Kathleen Ageton

"Zacchaeus was a wee little man, and a wee little man was heeee …" I can remember singing this song in Sunday School. I loved that song because I was a little girl, and I knew what it felt like … Read more

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The Art Of RespectPodcast

Friday, October 26, 2012 Martin Wiles

"Respect your elders." How many times I heard that growing up! I knew I should, but I didn't always want to. My parents put forth great effort to teach me respect for them, family members, teachers, and other significant adults. … Read more

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The Kissed HandPodcast

Thursday, October 25, 2012 Isabel Allison

I was invited to join a family for a birthday supper. When we were all seated, a little toddler in his highchair stretched out his chubby arm to the centre of the table and stuck his fingers into the frothy … Read more

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The CoveringPodcast

Wednesday, October 24, 2012 Allan Smith

Every morning when I take my dog for a walk, I stroll down a street that is lined on both sides with a variety of tall maple trees. Their top branches bend gracefully over from each side to touch one … Read more

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The HandsPodcast

Tuesday, October 23, 2012 Julie Bowles

I joined my husband on a run to the dump to dispose of some spring cleaning from the yard. As we were driving into the dump, I said to him, "Remember that day you saw the doctor at the dump?" … Read more

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A Time Of TransitionPodcast

Monday, October 22, 2012 Parise Arakelian

It was a difficult time for me. I was 62 years old when I had major back surgery, which led me to an early retirement from a forty-year career in nursing. What was I going to do with myself? For … Read more

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