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Author: Joel Jongkind

Meaford, Ontario, Canada

Out Of A Clear Blue SkyPodcast

Friday, July 16, 2021 Joel Jongkind

In May, I had some correspondence with one of the contributors to these PresbyCan Daily Devotionals, in which we commented on the fact that our small pets or animals can fall prey to a predator at any time. This made me think of the time … Read more

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The Fire Of FaithPodcast

Monday, June 21, 2021 Joel Jongkind

Early this spring, we heard and read about grass and forest fires in various places. We know from the reports that these fires are extremely hard to put out and to keep from spreading. I have a little bit of personal experience with a … Read more

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The Good Old DaysPodcast

Saturday, June 5, 2021 Joel Jongkind

Early in May, I was overcome by a wave of nostalgia. I was driving along and saw a long line of yellow six-inch pipe strung out along the side of the road. Obviously, there was a pipeline project in the making, and in an instant flashback, … Read more

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Patience Is A VirtuePodcast

Wednesday, May 19, 2021 Joel Jongkind

For many years while we lived overseas, I did not have the chance to have a vegetable garden, but when we refocused — not retired — we had a good-sized garden behind the house. Since we downsized to a bungalow in town, I have had a … Read more

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Do Remember — Don't Forget!Podcast

Thursday, May 13, 2021 Joel Jongkind

One of our daughters lives in the state of Michigan, USA, some 800 km from where we live. For many years, we went there twice a year, in the spring and in the autumn. Going there and coming back, we always went about halfway, stayed … Read more

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Bread From HeavenPodcast

Thursday, April 29, 2021 Joel Jongkind

For the people in the Netherlands during what is called the Hunger Winter of 1944-1945, things were desperate. The country had been occupied for almost five years. It was a very cold winter, there was very little fuel left, food was in … Read more

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Shed Your Heavy LoadPodcast

Wednesday, April 14, 2021 Joel Jongkind

In his first letter to the "Pilgrims of the Dispersion", the apostle Peter gives all kinds of advice to young and old alike, and then he tells them: These verses remind me of a story that I read some time ago about a vendor on his way to … Read more

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Singing Praises To GodPodcast

Wednesday, March 31, 2021 Joel Jongkind

Because of the COVID-19 restrictions, there are many people, like my wife and I, who have not been to church for well over a year now. There are different reasons why people miss going to church. Some miss the fellowship of other … Read more

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A Defective HeartPodcast

Thursday, March 18, 2021 Joel Jongkind

In March 1993, I had chest pains and periods of shortness of breath. I went to see the doctor, and he referred me to a specialist. After a number of tests, it was determined that my aortic valve was defective. It was leaking badly, and it … Read more

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Simply TrustingPodcast

Friday, March 5, 2021 Joel Jongkind

One day, we received a picture of our granddaughter and her husband holding their little two-year-old boy upside down between them. We could see their legs and the boy hanging there, laughing. He was not worried; he knew that his parents … Read more

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