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Stoney Creek, Ontario, Canada

Motivated By A BirdPodcast

Tuesday, June 19, 2012 Robert Barlow

It's not often that I just sit and do nothing. I would say that that is probably a good way to describe most of us. We like to do things, accomplish much, and have the pleasure of getting things done. … Read more

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Never Enough TimePodcast

Sunday, June 3, 2012 Robert Barlow

"I never have time to read my Bible or pray." There is never enough time. You know it and I know it. And the older we get, the faster the time seems to go. It might have something to do … Read more

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I'm First!Podcast

Friday, October 21, 2011 Robert Barlow

Don't you just hate them? I mean, really? Who do they think they are anyway? We have all been there when someone pushes themselves to the front of what is happening and declares to everyone else, "I can do it … Read more

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Just Another PlayPodcast

Monday, October 3, 2011 Robert Barlow

Have you ever been around someone who is so excited about something that it rubs off on you? I have, many times. But last August, I had opportunity to discover it again. My granddaughter was attending day camp for two … Read more

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Good At One ThingPodcast

Saturday, October 16, 2010 Robert Barlow

Have you ever tried to do something, and no matter what you do, it just doesn't happen the way it should? That is because God has created us to excel in at least one thing, and we just get by … Read more

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DustingPodcast

Saturday, October 2, 2010 Robert Barlow

Don't you just love cleaning house? Our street is under construction. It doesn't matter how often I dust, it is still very dusty in the house. Now you know why I started with the question that I did. Dust. That … Read more

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Self-Help BooksPodcast

Tuesday, January 1, 2008 Robert Barlow

Have you ever read any of the self-help books? I heard that these books make up the majority of books sold today. Many of them are for people like me, who have a hard time adapting to the new ways … Read more

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Mark 8:36 – What good is it for a man to gain the whole world, yet forfeit his very soul? (NIV)5

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I don't see the big picture. I don't have a clue. But I know God does. I'm going to declare that, even if I don't feel it right now. – Steven Curtis Chapman6

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