Category Archives: Ideas to think about

Wrestllng with Truth February 26, 2012

Posted on February 26, 2012 by Hillside Laughter

Mark 5 Jesus heals and gives new life . . . Questions to consider: What are the physical characteristics of the region of the Garasenes? What are the personal characteristics of the man who lived there? How did the demons … Continue reading →

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I think I can, I think I can . . .

Posted on January 26, 2012 by Hillside Laughter

Thinking about how to accomplish a project, especially when the project is a big one, has begun to haunt me a little lately. Maybe there are several ways to go at projects–such as cleaning the house, rebuilding a bathroom, maintaining … Continue reading →

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Wrestling with Truth January 8, 2012

Posted on January 8, 2012 by Hillside Laughter

Our topic for January 8, 2012 was SIN UNDERSTOOD AS IMPROPER WORSHIP based on the 2 KINGS 17 account of the demise of the northern tribes (Israel). This scriptural account represents the end of the northern kingdom Hoshea is the … Continue reading →

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2011 in review

Posted on January 5, 2012 by Hillside Laughter

The WordPress.com stats helper monkeys prepared a 2011 annual report for this blog. Here’s an excerpt: A New York City subway train holds 1,200 people. This blog was viewed about 4,200 times in 2011. If it were a NYC subway … Continue reading →

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Wrestling with Truth December 11, 2011

Posted on December 11, 2011 by Hillside Laughter

Symbols, Part 2 We continued on with our study of symbols and signs and thought especially about Christmas-related symbols, both secular and sacred. We used the following hymns and poems because of their references to symbols and signs: What star … Continue reading →

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Preparing for Christmas

Posted on December 7, 2011 by Hillside Laughter

Well, it is great to be in our own home in the days leading up to Christmas. As we await the advent of Jesus’ birthday, there are lots of fun things to do in preparation: listen to many Christmas records … Continue reading →

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Solving problems

Posted on November 30, 2011 by Hillside Laughter

From Joyce . . . I am all about solving problems.  In fact, I admit that that’s sort of how I look at life:  What problem/challenge will I address next?  That’s why, when I read from the devotional book given … Continue reading →

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A Christmas Guest

Posted on November 18, 2011 by Hillside Laughter

I read yesterday Ann Perry’s A Christmas Guest.  (Context: Flying home from New York to Kentucky.  Yeah! . . . Oops!  Yes, Dad, I still love you!) Meet Mariah Ellison, one grumpy, snobby, English grandmamma who no one really likes … Continue reading →

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Barometer Rising

Posted on November 17, 2011 by Hillside Laughter

I have just completed reading Hugh MacLennan’s Barometer Rising (1941).   If you are looking for a Canadian love story set in the context of World War I and the catastrophic explosion of the Mont-Blanc (a freighter carrying explosives) in the … Continue reading →

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A prayer for today

Posted on November 17, 2011 by Hillside Laughter

Denis Duncan offers this simple but profound prayer: Give me, O Lord unlimited patience unlimited understanding unlimited love Then I will be able to forgive as I have been forgiven to bless as I have been blessed.  Amen.

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