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Author: Shirley Dobie

Dawson Creek, British Columbia, Canada

The CollectionPodcast

Sunday, March 18, 2012 Shirley Dobie

This collection was certainly unplanned. Way back when, my brother and I gave grandma a ceramic chicken cookie jar. After she passed away, it became the property of my parents, who then gave it to me. Our children always checked … Read more

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The UnexpectedPodcast

Thursday, March 1, 2012 Shirley Dobie

Growing up in a family where grandpa, dad, and some uncles were carpenters, I was used to tools. My brother and I helped clean and oil things and get them ready for the cold winter in the tool shed. Watching … Read more

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The HangingPodcast

Friday, May 27, 2011 Shirley Dobie

Recently in church, my eyes were drawn to a wall hanging about Christ's crucifixion, made by some of the talented quilters in our congregation. The ladies tell me that they were not aware of the symbolism while it was in … Read more

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What's In A Name?Podcast

Thursday, October 29, 2009 Shirley Dobie

Colleen lives on the side of a mountain. When her children were both home, they begged for a pet. She reminded them that there was no one home all day. One spring, a kitten appeared at the door. She fed it, and made inquiries, and … Read more

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Where Am I Going?Podcast

Wednesday, October 21, 2009 Shirley Dobie

Last year, my son and I flew to a wedding in the United States. We are both living in the northern part of different provinces in Canada. We met in the airport in Calgary, Alberta, and proceeded from there. Upon arrival in a strange city, … Read more

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Let's EatPodcast

Friday, April 24, 2009 Shirley Dobie

In this record of Jesus feeding the crowd, several things come to mind. First of all, if one little boy had the five loaves and two fish, his basket must have been boy-sized. Needing to have enough for fifty in each group, Jesus must … Read more

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The License PlatePodcast

Monday, November 10, 2008 Shirley Dobie

Some years ago, I got a "new to me" car; actually, it had so few miles that it was still new and shiny. In our province, we keep the same license plates and move them to each new vehicle. I'd … Read more

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Never JudgePodcast

Tuesday, October 28, 2008 Shirley Dobie

Some years ago, a co-worker and her daughter were having lunch with me at a coffee shop. We were discussing Christmas preparations. This would be my first Christmas in the empty nest, and I was finding it hard to get … Read more

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AcceptancePodcast

Tuesday, October 14, 2008 Shirley Dobie

Some years ago, one of my children sent me a cassette tape with a sermon he was sure I would appreciate. The sermon was good and appropriate for the time it was sent, but my favourite part was a song. … Read more

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A Varied Mother's DayPodcast

Saturday, May 10, 2008 Shirley Dobie

It was Mother's Day, and my son was in first grade. He was very upset because his dad was away on a trip and it was Mother's Day. He said, "What good is Mother's Day if I can't buy you … Read more

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