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Things that Go ‘Thud’…
It’s easy to lose the plot when it comes to life, others, and even God. Why is that? One reason is perhaps that we tend to lose sight of the vastness of God and his unbelievable complexity behind our simple encounters. We ‘naturally’ gravitate toward embracing the aspects of others, and of Him, with which…
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The Lady’s a Legend!
Did you hear the roar just after midnight at the dawning of May 26th? It was the crescendo of cheers in heaven as Elfra Davidson quietly slipped free from her worn out earthly cocoon and spread her wings in heaven. “Who is she?” some asked. “She’s a legend,” came the reply, “Just wait and see,…
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The Blessing
You’ve probably noticed how the song ‘The Blessing’ has been recorded around the world in different countries? It has become a sort of declaration of unity that transcends division and unites people of many different churches, denominations, nations, and cultures – in Jesus. Jesus was the one who walked this earth and declared that human…
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I’m a Bit of a Turkey Myself
The following program is intended for a mature audience. It contains course language, nudity and scenes that may be offensive to some, much like real life……. Such is the introduction to a variety of TV shows – and perhaps may be pertinent to this blog. I mentioned last time about a wild turkey appearing out…
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A Bird Called Bob
Strange and challenging times continue. This isolation does get tedious. It’s easy to be impatient and focus on the freedom lost – for now. Then I browse the faces and stories of those around the world who have died, the strain on doctors, nurses, caregivers, workers…. It’s sad and sobering. And I want to complain…
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God’s Cross Word of Love
Only God could plan, execute, and pull off a weekend like this. Turn a very bad Friday into a one of a kind Good Friday crescendo-ing into a Resurrection Sunday. Unbelievable! “Didn’t see it coming, sort of hoped, but never happened before, a dead man rising!” But He did! He was seen by more than…
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Who Do We Listen To?
We walked beside a lake the other day. The air was still, not a ripple on the surface to break the glass. From the grey wooden jetty we looked down through the quiet water to view broken branches, last year’s fallen leaves, an old bottle, a rusted can, rocks, and other foliage. What was usually…
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A Tribute to Friends
In an overwhelming season of self-isolation and trauma across the world the curtain of our familiar coping mechanisms has been torn to shreds. More than perhaps ever before in our lifetimes we are aware of the value of friendships, family, and social interaction. What we’ve so easily taken for granted is now in full focus;…
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