Author Archives: Hillside Laughter

A prayer for the world and for us all

Posted on October 14, 2011 by Hillside Laughter

O God, you made us in your own image and redeemed us through Jesus your Son: Look with compassion on the whole human family; take away the arrogance and hatred which infect our hearts; break down the walls that separate … Continue reading →

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Wrestling with Truth October 9, 2011

Posted on October 9, 2011 by Hillside Laughter

Voices from the Book of Ruth [Read chapters 1 through 4 of Ruth] On a rather warm summer day, before the invention of air-conditioning, I attended the wedding of Tom and Beth in a church just south of Boston.  As … Continue reading →

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Ontario, New York, and Kentucky Travels

Posted on October 7, 2011 by Hillside Laughter

After a speedy trip to Toronto and then back to Elmira, NY, I am now in Wilmore, KY.  I zoomed the whole 655 miles from Elmira to Wilmore in one day which is too much since it exhausts me for … Continue reading →

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On Sturgeon Lake

Posted on October 5, 2011 by Hillside Laughter

As part of our Toronto escape, we spent this past weekend with our wonderful friends, Sandy and Lorne.  Sandy and Lorne actually live about 35 minutes from Tyndale University College and Seminary in Stouffville.  We arrived at their home early … Continue reading →

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Fenelon Falls Baptist Church

Posted on October 5, 2011 by Hillside Laughter

Pastor Mark Scott Fenelon Falls Baptist Church Fenelon Falls, Ontario Dear Pastor Scott: It was our privilege to join in worship with you and your congregation this past Sunday (October 2, 2011).  We attended as the guests of our friends, … Continue reading →

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Celebration at Shakertown

Posted on September 13, 2011 by Hillside Laughter

We celebrated Joyce’s birthday at Shakertown yesterday (Monday). This is a special “refurbished” community about 9 miles from our house. The attached pictures will give you a visual experience of what it is like. People come from all over the … Continue reading →

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Wrestlng with Truth September 11, 2011

Posted on September 11, 2011 by Hillside Laughter

CONSIDERING EVIL  (Deuteronomy 19) As we observe how the Israelites went about setting up their community and culture, there is much to learn.  However even with guidance from Moses (and God) there were still many challenges for them and subsequently … Continue reading →

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Thanks for dreary days

Posted on September 7, 2011 by Hillside Laughter

The last three days have been deary.  Some suggested synonyms for dreary are bleak, cheerless, chilly, cloudy, cold, comfortless, dark, depressing, desolate, dire, disconsolate, dismal, gloomy, forlorn, glum, lonesome, miserable, morbid, morose, murky, solemn, somber, sullen, and sunless.  Not all … Continue reading →

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Wrestling with Truth September 4, 2011

Posted on September 6, 2011 by Hillside Laughter

PRINCIPLES OF GIVING Based on Deuteronomy 14 – 16: 15:2, 3             Love God’s people 15:4                 Remember God’s kindness 15:5                 Obey God’s word 15:6                 Trust God’s promises 15:9                 Keep your heart right There are significant consequences … Continue reading →

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Wrestling with Truth August 28, 2011

Posted on August 28, 2011 by Hillside Laughter

An Opportunity for Courage NUMBERS 13 and 14  from The Outline Bible by Harold L. Willmington The Penetration of the Scouts (Numbers 13:1-25) The names of the men (1-16) The nature of the mission (17-25) The Lamentation of the People … Continue reading →

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