Category Archives: Listen

Accepted and Respected

Posted on May 11, 2012 by

I read recently, in The Daily Bread (www.rbc.org), that over 15 million people die each year from starvation. A mind boggling figure that tends to be just a number. Each number is a person! A child, a woman, a man! … Continue reading →

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The Hawk

Posted on April 30, 2012 by

Sitting and gazing out to the garden, my attention is suddenly grabbed by a hawk landing on the lawn.  It has a fresh catch in its talons.  What an unbelievable sight.  I’m used to seeing these beautiful birds soaring high above, while … Continue reading →

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The Love of God

Posted on April 20, 2012 by

The love of God is greater than anything we experience here on earth. I tend to allow distractions to break my focus, even during prayer time, and so one day in March, I was particularly surprised to ‘hear’ this: You … Continue reading →

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Why GOOD Friday?

Posted on April 6, 2012 by

I began my day thinking why is today called Good Friday?  After all Jesus was crucified this day, so long ago? I researched and came up with this as an answer.  I admit to posting the information on FB and www.devotionalchristian.com, … Continue reading →

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Anyway!

Posted on March 25, 2012 by

Anyway!  the word can sound like a negative response, or justification for a wrong action or spoken word. I (try my best to) live by the biblical laws of the Lord’s Ten Commandments, and some time ago, I’d had some unexpected challenges and … Continue reading →

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The Blue & Yellow Can

Posted on March 3, 2012 by

 John 10:10 – A thief comes to steal and kill and destroy, but I came to give life — life in all its fullness. (NCV) John 15:3 – You are already clean because of the words I have spoken to … Continue reading →

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My Blinking Coffee Maker

Posted on January 26, 2012 by

My coffee maker is winking at me! Honestly: on and off, on and off goes the little red light. It’s actually telling me that the machine needs cleaning, but what it isn’t recognizing is that I have cleaned it — … Continue reading →

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Recall Notice!

Posted on January 13, 2012 by

I loved this message.  I received it in an email from a friend.  I do not know the origin. The Maker of all human beings (GOD) is recalling all units  manufactured, regardless of make or year, due to a serious … Continue reading →

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The Best Christmas Gift

Posted on December 12, 2011 by

Ah! Christmas-time is here again. Time for hurried shopping trips. Time for shopping excesses. Time to buy gifts for those we love. Decision after decision! What can I give my spouse? What to give the children! What to give friends … Continue reading →

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Christians And Christmas

Posted on December 6, 2011 by

I live in a diversified, multi-cultural area to the northwest of the city of Toronto, Ontario, Canada. This area I now call home was only a small town sixty years ago. Now it has multiplied into the thousands. And yes, … Continue reading →

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